14 inch bandsaw choice

[Alexsha]

I have a choice between two 14-in band saws. The first is the harbor freight 14-in bandsaw, brand new about $400. The second choice is a 4 year old but hardly used Ridgid 14-in bandsaw at 300 to 350 dollars. I can't afford a $1,000 grizzly, there are no jets for sale here, there are no deltas for sale here, pretty much nothing else is available. Given the choice between those two, which should I go for?

 

[brownbagg]

ridgid, i have the harbor, I like it. They are really are copied of the old delta
i think the ridgid be a better model

 

[Indexmill]

Slow your roll and find a used Delta. They are always out there.

 

[Alexsha]

Slow your roll and find a used Delta. They are always out there.

Nope. Had my eyes out for 3+ years while looking for other tools. I just got a jointer the other day that should have been $200 but I had to pay close to $300. Saw one delta bandsaw for 800 or 900 a few months back, but if I was gonna pay that, I would but a grizzly. I live in a smaller town and there's not a lot of selection on these things. There's not always something out there, sadly.

Examples of used listings
Craftsman 12" $300
Rikon 10" $475
Delta 14" 28206 $1050
Ridgid 14" $500 (usual price)

 

[Cruzan80]

Or increase your travel distance. But only you can determine if something is worth it.

 

[Alexsha]

Or increase your travel distance. But only you can determine if something is worth it.

Search distance is 300 miles. Far northern Utah *****.

 

[Cruzan80]

Occasionally, I see stuff pop up on the western slope of CO (Grand Junction, etc). Is that too far away from you? If not, I can let you know if I spot something...

 

[Alexsha]

I'd appreciate that. I could possibly meet in the middle somewhere.

This is available in Grand Junction:

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I was under the impression that Jet and Ridgid are about the same.

 

[Cruzan80]

Sorry, I am over by Denver, but occasionally get hits on the western side. If I see something quality, I will let you know. Right now, the best one to come up by me was in CO springs, $450 for a Walker Turner with the cast iron stand. But about 6hrs from Vernal, UT (for reference).

 

[Alexsha]

Sorry, I am over by Denver, but occasionally get hits on the western side. If I see something quality, I will let you know. Right now, the best one to come up by me was in CO springs, $450 for a Walker Turner with the cast iron stand. But about 6hrs from Vernal, UT (for reference).

Yeah, that's about 10 hours driving from where I am. The gas there and back would cost me $400. Might as well order a Grizzly.

 

[Cruzan80]

There are a couple over by Grand Junction. A Shopmaster for $75 (12") Shopmaster, and a grizzly for 600 (with some extras) Grizzly. Of course, as soon as you buy one, a great deal on a delta will show up...

 

[Alexsha]

There are a couple over by Grand Junction. A Shopmaster for $75 (12") Shopmaster, and a grizzly for 600 (with some extras) Grizzly. Of course, as soon as you buy one, a great deal on a delta will show up...

That's how it goes. I'm looking for a 14" at least so the 12" is a no go. Where did you find the Grizzly?

 

[Cruzan80]

Western Slope Craigslist. Searched bandsaw, looks like it was posted towards the end of July. Fruita, so west of Grand Junction. The second name in red is a link for each.

 

[Dagny]

I have a delta and the part they call the trunion would be better if it was made from compressed dog s---.

 

[Alexsha]

Western Slope Craigslist. Searched bandsaw, looks like it was posted towards the end of July. Fruita, so west of Grand Junction. The second name in red is a link for each.

Craigslist in Utah is terrible. I installed the CL app to see if anything else pops up.

 

[Indexmill]

I'm sorry that your market for used machines is terrible. Guess you'll just have to buy new...

 

[Alexsha]

I'm sorry that your market for used machines is terrible. Guess you'll just have to buy new...

Not sure my wife will take that excuse. LoL

I swear there people here are terrible for used things... They post ads with things priced as if they were new and they're not gently used, but they low-ball everything they make offers on.

 

[MJK]

If you have to have it now, there is a Ridgid 14" on KSL for $400 that looks decent. Something like that would work well, but in full candor I would (and did) drive for a Delta.

 

[Alexsha]

If you have to have it now, there is a Ridgid 14" on KSL for $400 that looks decent. Something like that would work well, but in full candor I would (and did) drive for a Delta.

That's the one I'm looking at.

 

[exmaxima1]

I'd appreciate that. I could possibly meet in the middle somewhere.

This is available in Grand Junction:

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I was under the impression that Jet and Ridgid are about the same.

I have a Jet very much like that one, except mine has a spacer for more height, Carter guides, and a Kreg fence. I would be thrilled if I someone offered me $500 for mine, so feel free to make a lower offer to that seller if you can go that far. FWIW, I've owned at least 5 Delta saws and they are not much better than the Jet saws. Jet has just as much aftermarket support as Delta.

 

[Indexmill]

I drove for an older USA Delta. Highly recommend.

 

[Cleave]

There are a couple over by Grand Junction. A Shopmaster for $75 (12") Shopmaster, and a grizzly for 600 (with some extras) Grizzly. Of course, as soon as you buy one, a great deal on a delta will show up...

I live in GJ and just bought the Shopmaster 12" last night. It needs tires, new blades, and a rebuilt stand but runs now as is. We'll see if I use it much or if it just takes up space in a corner.

 

[gnpenning]

I'm surprised you aren't finding anything in the Ogden or north davis county area.

I thought everyone in Utah used KSL, when I travel through there I generally don't even look at cl.

I have a older Delta Rockwell that I really like, oddly enough it came out of SLC. Just picked up a older Duro with a 2 speed gear box and 4 speed pulley. It needs some love. I found it by accident driving past a garage sale. Had to take down to fit in the vehicle vs going back with the truck.


You never know when and where one will show up.

 

[Alexsha]

I'm surprised you aren't finding anything in the Ogden or north davis county area.

I thought everyone in Utah used KSL, when I travel through there I generally don't even look at cl.

I have a older Delta Rockwell that I really like, oddly enough it came out of SLC. Just picked up a older Duro with a 2 speed gear box and 4 speed pulley. It needs some love. I found it by accident driving past a garage sale. Had to take down to fit in the vehicle vs going back with the truck.


You never know when and where one will show up.

I use KSL and Facebook mostly. Check in on CL every now and then.

 

[racecougar]

I've used this 14" Rigid for the past few years. It's a cheap saw, but provided this is for a hobby/personal shop and you're looking for a reasonably priced general-use saw, it fits the bill. I bought this one in nearly new condition for $200 in 2019.

 

[Alexsha]

I've used this 14" Rigid for the past few years. It's a cheap saw, but provided this is for a hobby/personal shop and you're looking for a reasonably priced general-use saw, it fits the bill. I bought this one in nearly new condition for $200 in 2019.

Definitely hobby/personal use. I've actually got a few motors I could swap to whatever bandsaw I get and the upgrades/fixes for the Ridgid are pretty straightforward.

 

[Alexsha]

I'm surprised you aren't finding anything in the Ogden or north davis county area.

I thought everyone in Utah used KSL, when I travel through there I generally don't even look at cl.

I have a older Delta Rockwell that I really like, oddly enough it came out of SLC. Just picked up a older Duro with a 2 speed gear box and 4 speed pulley. It needs some love. I found it by accident driving past a garage sale. Had to take down to fit in the vehicle vs going back with the truck.


You never know when and where one will show up.

Surprisingly, a Delta (15 years old) just showed up a few hours away. I'm looking into it.

 

[RTM]

Surprisingly, a Delta (15 years old) just showed up a few hours away. I'm looking into it.

And the trap is baited…

 

[Alexsha]

And the trap is baited…

Someone else is likely getting it, but we'll see.

 

[MJK]

If you have been looking for multiple years, and there is one that meets your criteria then get your @ss in the truck. Waiting and seeing is how the other guy gets your bandsaw.

 

[Alexsha]

If you have been looking for multiple years, and there is one that meets your criteria then get your @ss in the truck. Waiting and seeing is how the other guy gets your bandsaw.

Seller already has a few people that they said are going to look at it. I'm on "the list".

 

[Alexsha]

So this happened....