Band Saw

[glenpen]

Has anyone had experience of the SCHEPPACH BASA1 195mm BANDSAW

 

[Neil]

Not specifically Glen, but whats your problem?

 

[glenpen]

Not specifically Glen, but whats your problem?

Hi Neil
I have a Performace Power HBS9-4. It is very good for me but it only cuts to a thickness of 70mm the Basa1, so it says will cut up to 100mm and it's in my price range

 

[Neil]

Glen, Didnt know whether you had a problem with it that could have applied to any Band saw but now understand you're after a performance recommendation.

 

[Walter]

If you are happy with the Performance Power one then the Scheppach will feel like a Rolls Royce by comparison.

In reality it is more of a Ford Focus than a Bentley Continental, but the Performance Power is a Trabant.

 

[rayf6604]

Wrong timing, as I have a Charnwood bandsaw that cuts up to 4in and I want to upgrade to a larger one but I haven't got the money, otherwise I would be selling it

 

[wm460]

Doesnt matter how big a bandsaw you have you will ALWAYS NEED a bigger one.

 

[Penpal]

Keep the one you have buy the largest you can accommodate I have always had a large throat saw. Another thing you can do is buy, make risers to increase the throat height, just as important the width you can fit to the blade IMHO.

Peter.

 

[Phil Dart]

Just bear in mind that the spec is for the physical height of 4 inches. That doesn't mean that in practical terms it will actually cut 4 inches. I have a Basato 3 which is 8 inches. Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha.

 

[Penpal]

Just bear in mind that the spec is for the physical height of 4 inches. That doesn't mean that in practical terms it will actually cut 4 inches. I have a Basato 3 which is 8 inches. Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha.

Yours always was going to be bigger I suspect.

Peter.

 

[Twister]

mine will just do 10" and u always want more

Steve

 

[glenpen]

Bandsaw 2

Thanks to everyone who responded to my thread BANDSAW.
I am having second thought and I am now thinking of the Record Power BS250. Comments from you as always will be appreciated

 

[Bigblackdog]

5 year warranty is a big plus point on the record.

Personally, I think that I would go for an used inca euro 260 which would cost you around £100, maybe a little more. I have one of these as a second bandsaw and it is fantastic. it will cut veneer thicknesses, but that may be largely due to it being set up properly and having a good sharp blade. Most machines can be set up to perform well.

It really depends what you want to use it for. You can be certain that sooner or later it won't be big enough, but that is life.

 

[Buckeye]

5 year warranty is a big plus point on the record.

Personally, I think that I would go for an used inca euro 260 which would cost you around £100, maybe a little more. I have one of these as a second bandsaw and it is fantastic. it will cut veneer thicknesses, but that may be largely due to it being set up properly and having a good sharp blade. Most machines can be set up to perform well.

It really depends what you want to use it for. You can be certain that sooner or later it won't be big enough, but that is life.

I 2nd the Inca it's a great machine.

Peter

 

[Penpal]

Agree on the Inca.

Peter.

 

[glenpen]

Am I right believing that the Inca only cuts to a depth of 50mm where as the Record cuts to 100-120mm

 

[Buckeye]

The inca cut's to 6 1/8"

Peter

 

[glenpen]

The inca cut's to 6 1/8"

Peter

Am I reading the adverts wrong when it says depth of cut 50mm or is it a misprint

Glen

 

[wm460]

Am I reading the adverts wrong when it says depth of cut 50mm or is it a misprint

Glen

I read the same.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...=O5EUF4pAgXtfoHsIh2JR-A&bvm=bv.98197061,d.dGY

 

[Buckeye]

I read the same.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...=O5EUF4pAgXtfoHsIh2JR-A&bvm=bv.98197061,d.dGY

It is wrong, just look at the image it is definitely 6" although I can get 6 1/8" cut.

Peter