Metal band saw... recommendation?

[PuG]

Good evening, can anyone recommend a good brand of metal band saw's about in the 500 - 600 range?

Example: https://www.warco.co.uk/metal-bandsaws-metalworking-saws/303157-5-inch-mitre-arm-bandsaw.html

I need to cut tube pretty accurately and some other steels parts. I looked at bed mounted reciprocating saw but obviously not quiet as versatile.

Cheers, James

 

[Case290]

I e got one like this mine is 10yr old now been a good saw still cuts bang on sq have to re zero it some times but it’s easy to do . think bison machinery sell them under a different name now.

 

[dieselboost]

If possible increase you budget and get a saw that has a head with a variable position as opposed to a the vice. Will make your life much easier as the stock material can always be fed in through the same plane and means your saw can be placed up against a wall not in the centre of your workshop.

 

[PuG]

I just been looking, came to a similar conclusion

band saw / BS712TURN_230V / band saw for metal - HOLZMANN Maschinen GmbH

✓ saves space due to chassis ✓ automatic limit switch as standard ✓ solid casting machine with ball bearing ✓ chip separator and lubricant pump ✓ professional swiveling vise and workpiece stop ✓ lowering saw arm over hydraulic cylinders steplessly adjustable included in delivery...

www.holzmann-maschinen.at

There all Chinese but for the amount I'm going to but cutting it's probably up to the job - also the three phase is considerably cheaper which suits me, found a few shops selling them for £850.

Thanks Case, I did some googling but vastly out of my price range, even second hand units.

 

[Case290]

Ok thought you wanted to cut stuff 500-600mm I see that’s the budget .

 

[HarryB97]

Get a metal chop saw with a steel blade not an angle grinder type disk, much faster than a band saw but they are louder and you have to operate them rather than leave them to it. With a metal blade you also get no sparks unlike a grinder style disk.

 

[FarmerD89]

Get on eBay I picked up a three phase one for 250.00 with twenty new starett blades bought a phase inverter from machine mart £200.00 so for 450 you have a sterling machine. Don’t bother with the tct saws they’re loud messy hit and miss on the accuracy good on a tight budget and very expensive on the blades which won’t cut thick metal over 6mm repeatedly.

Used metal cutting bandsaw | eBay

Used metal cutting bandsaw. Three phase mains motor with cut off. Oil coolant circulation tank. Adjustable fall. Needs new blade. Working and sold as seen. Collection only. Good saw, just no longer needed in our workshop.

rover.ebay.com

 

[Ace864]

This saw looks a bit massive and not in perfect condition. I have a question if those saws are applied only for metal objects? Can I use it for both wood and metal? Sometimes, I do some wood-crafting and create different pieces of furniture and decor objects. Now, I’m considering getting a new scroll saw. I even found a few suitable models for me on https://mitersawjudge.com/best-scroll-saw-reviews-and-buying-guide/ Meanwhile, I also think of adding some metal elements to my crafting. To make it look more urban and trendy. I wonder if I can get one saw for everything, instead of buying two different.

 

[Classichay]

Go for two machines, you need cutting oil or lubricant for steel you’ll end up tarnishing your wood, but plastics etc or non ferros / ferros it doesn’t matter.

 

[B R C]

I would quite like a band saw for big stuff but I mostly cut up to 100x 50 box, mainly 50x50 and cold saw is very good, extremely accurate and clean cuts, good with roller feeds and cut stops.