Sounds like a Band saw is sweet for many things but slow. This is OK if you have other items to deal with while waiting? I would guess one could get used to doing things in this manner.
The cols saw looks to be fast but you have to get the right blade for long lasting quality results. There are a number of negative reviews on the blades on some of these saws but when they work, they are very good.
I guess, the lesson is that there is no one type of cutter for good all around needs. Many will do some things well and others not so much.
Now it looks like my budget will have to grow for all the right things in the shop?
Band saw-1000
Plasma cutter-900
Dry saw-450
multi process mig, tig stick welder-800
Spool gun for aluminum-250
Tank of argon-180
I have the Lincoln 251 mig for general steel needs.
Maybe 6000 in supplies and I am all set to do something?
I get the role saw info.. Makes sense but I do not need that cost and would not know what to pick up used if anything.
Gray
The cols saw looks to be fast but you have to get the right blade for long lasting quality results. There are a number of negative reviews on the blades on some of these saws but when they work, they are very good.
I guess, the lesson is that there is no one type of cutter for good all around needs. Many will do some things well and others not so much.
Now it looks like my budget will have to grow for all the right things in the shop?
Band saw-1000
Plasma cutter-900
Dry saw-450
multi process mig, tig stick welder-800
Spool gun for aluminum-250
Tank of argon-180
I have the Lincoln 251 mig for general steel needs.
Maybe 6000 in supplies and I am all set to do something?
I get the role saw info.. Makes sense but I do not need that cost and would not know what to pick up used if anything.
Gray