Bandsaw recommendations

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I’ve been thinking about buying a new bandsaw so I can make my own thin stock for lasering. I have an older Craftsman 12" bandsaw but it is not the best for resawing. I was wondering who cuts their own stock and has any recommendations for me.

Thank You
Terry

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There have been some previous discussions along this line that might be worth skimming, like this one:

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Sorry, After I hit go I did find this link and tried to delete the topic, but I can’t for some reason.

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Happy Cakeday @evermorian!

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No worries.

Maybe someone has new suggestions since then. Just wanted to point at the existing stuff so you had some immediate input.

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Thank you kindly!

I am, in fact, sitting here eating Meyer lemon olive oil cake while I catch up on the forum.

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Personally, I would check out Craigslist or eBay for a used one of reputable manufacture. Always a better price and sometimes a killer deal from someone who just wants it to go away.

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That’s what’s gonna happen when I die or go to memory care/assisted living. Got lots of stuff that my kids won’t use and the makerspace already has so I can’t donate it there.

Anyone want a Shopsmith Mark V (or two)? :smile:

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I bought this for cutting stock…

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-2-5-Amp-9-in-Band-Saw-BS904G/205503634?cm_mmc=Shopping|G|Base|D25T|25-9_PORTABLE+POWER|NA|LIA|71700000044155732|58700004615424082|92700038837660384&gclid=CjwKCAiA1ZDiBRAXEiwAIWyNC4BnSZizs3C0iyrx1DZn6ZVX72D-iH1hbb9w-G479gbfBsTrpDRhwxoCo2wQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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I always watch Craiglist for good power tools. It’s seems like where I live everyone either has junk or think they possess the holy grail and want a fortune for it.

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Update: Well yesterday I made the mistake of traveling to the nearest Woodcraft Store (just to browse) and walked out with a Laguna 1412 Bandsaw. I put it together last night. It’s a beast compared to my 40 year old Craftsman. Thank You all for your insight.

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