TattooedTurner
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I'm looking to buy my first bandsaw. It will mostly be used for segmenting small spindle blanks up to 2"x2" & cutting bowl blanks. I want to make horizontal segments, which I can't do on my miter saw without risk of losing my fingers. For now, my bowls will be no deeper than 4" but I will probably go up to 6" in the next 6 months. I'm considering a Wen 10" but have been looking at Grizzly & Jet 14". The larger ones are a lot more than I need now, but I don't want to quickly outgrow the Wen then have to buy a larger one. For you guys with bandsaws, would you recommend just getting the larger and more expensive 14" or does a 10" suit your needs? The ten inch says it will cut up to 6" depth but I'm doubting the power of the motor to do it well. Accuracy is obviously important with segments, but with proper setup does a 14" cut any more accurately? I have some ideas that require 45 & 22.5 degree segments. Also, would a small Dewalt style 10" table saw be better suited for these type of cuts? I could get the Wen & Dewalt for just a bit more than the Jet 14", but if I get a larger bandsaw the table saw will have to wait until after Christmas. Thanks for any advice.
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