Please Recommend Bandsaw

[Machine Man]

Please recommend a good metal cutting horizontal band saw that uses approximately 60" blades.

Thanks,
MM

 

[astroracer]

Enco, Jet, Grizzly, Harbor Freight... They all sell an almost identical saw. Shop around for a deal.
A 4 x 6 HV saw will use 64 1/2" long blades. I get my blades from Enco when they are on sale.
Mark

 

[Fretters]

Are they the same over there in that the stands tend to be the weak spot on those things, as in a bit flimsy in design? Usually the first recommendation over here is to either beef the stands up or just replace them with something more rigid.

 

[PCO6]

There are several GJ threads on band saws. Here is one ...
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=223595

I like my 4"x6" swivel head. I find it a lot easier to use than the regular 4"x6" saws in small quarters.

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[astroracer]

Are they the same over there in that the stands tend to be the weak spot on those things, as in a bit flimsy in design? Usually the first recommendation over here is to either beef the stands up or just replace them with something more rigid.

The same. My upgraded stand is in the link above. best thing I did with the saw. Got it to a comfortable working height and made it MUCH easier to move around.