so here's the scoop. I need a bandsaw. I am thinking about a jet 14" closed stand bandsaw and then i am gonna get a riser block (12" resaw capacity). Woodcraft has two different Jet models. the first one is $500 and has a 1 hp motor, while the $600 model has a 1 1/4 horse motor. The question is: with the riser block will the 1 horse version be strong enough to resaw my big bowl blanks (11 11.5 inches if need be) or do i need to spend an extra hundred bucks just for the entra 1/4 horse of power? I dont know enough about motor Horsepower to fully know. In my mind, the 1 1/4 hp is 25% stronger than 1 hp (which is logistic reasoning). But for all i know, Horsepower could be a exponential figure (where that extra 1/4 hp may be the difference between sawing trees into circles or sawing 8/4 stock for the rest of my life. P.S. I have given thought to the new Rikon Deluxe 14 incher (13" resaw. 1 1/2 horse) but i cannot fully afford it. any advice will be appreciated. Also, i know this isnt the right thread section, but if you have a used bandsaw for sale let me know!
Thanks
- Jon
Thanks
- Jon
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