Harbor Freight BanSaw

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Im not a big fan of harbor frieght tools but this one is on sale for $199 with the cupon right now.  Im wondering if any one has one and can tell me if its worth it?  I mean its really hard for me to pass up a $200 bansaw.  Well heres a link to it.http://www.harborfreight.com/horizon...saw-93762.html
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Reply:lol yep, totally didnt think of searching :facepalm: thankss!
Reply:I love mine after a few hiccups.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:I had to do many different things to mine , to get it to cut anywhere near true....none of the surfaces had been ground true.....or even close......I still cant cut a perfect 90 with it....next to JUNK...
Reply:I reckon mine falls a bit short of cutting "perfect 90's" as well but it gets me close enough for the work that I do.  If you are cutting parts of a welded project, what difference does it make if the cuts are "perfect"?  I usually leave a bit of a gap to help assure full penetration of the weld joint anyway.  If you are cutting parts for a machined project, what difference does it make if the cuts are "perfect"?  I do not think that I would expect any bandsaw to cut perfect 90's, thats what they make milling machines, lathes, grinders, belt/disc sanders and files for.Larry "I feel for the man who cannot spell a word more than one way."  by Mark TwainLincoln AC225-SLincoln Weldpac 100 Miller Matic 180 (auto set)Miller Spectrum 375 ExtremeMiller Spoolmate 100Victor Super Range II
Reply:Originally Posted by LarwynI reckon mine falls a bit short of cutting "perfect 90's" as well but it gets me close enough for the work that I do.  If you are cutting parts of a welded project, what difference does it make if the cuts are "perfect"?  I usually leave a bit of a gap to help assure full penetration of the weld joint anyway.  If you are cutting parts for a machined project, what difference does it make if the cuts are "perfect"?  I do not think that I would expect any bandsaw to cut perfect 90's, thats what they make milling machines, lathes, grinders, belt/disc sanders and files for.
Reply:I have had my HF bandsaw for about 11 years,it was $129.00 with free shipping.I put good hypoid oil in it and got some good Irwin and Starrett blades.I keep the hinge points oiled and the motor cool.It has worked well for me.
Reply:I've had one for several years. It's worked great for me. The accuracy is good enough for me.It took a little tuning when I first got it.  That was it.
Reply:I've been happy with mine.  Cuts very accurate.1st project should be a better base!