Older Dayton band saw

admin

I've run across an older Dayton band saw model 3Z360G I think I can get for around $100.  Is anyone familiar with these?  I haven't seen it in person yet, but it apparently works.  The pictures aren't great, but I'm including them anyway. Attached ImagesHobart Handler 210Lincoln AC-225Smith Torches/Regs
Reply:I would offer $50.00.It looks like a typical 4x6 bandsaw.Harbor freight occasionally puts them on sale for 179.99.  Add a 20% off coupon and you''ll pay $144 before tax for a brand new saw.
Reply:I've seen the HF band saw and it looks a little flimsy to me.  I know others have had decent luck with them, but I would have thought an older heavier-duty saw might be a better choice.  Of course there are parts availability issues, so it might not be worth the trouble.I've also found an older DoAll model (Little Champ), but again there might be parts issues.  However, I don't suppose there's much to break on these other than the blade.Hobart Handler 210Lincoln AC-225Smith Torches/Regs
Reply:I have part of one lol..  Never used it.The gearbox is all chewed up ,because  whoever had it in the past only used a small amount of grease instead of filling it with gear oil.. It seems to be exactly the same as my harbor freight "4x6 bandsaw",..(except it has sae threads rather than metric).  These little 4x6 saws are nice,but you might have to  make some little tweaks to them.Last edited by ak4130; 07-10-2011 at 01:30 AM.
Reply:on sale for $229.00 , probably worth $100 if it runs good and isnt worn out..http://www.harborfreight.com/horizon...saw-93762.htmltackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/
Reply:Originally Posted by thomasalvaI've seen the HF band saw and it looks a little flimsy to me.  I know others have had decent luck with them, but I would have thought an older heavier-duty saw might be a better choice.  Of course there are parts availability issues, so it might not be worth the trouble.I've also found an older DoAll model (Little Champ), but again there might be parts issues.  However, I don't suppose there's much to break on these other than the blade.
Reply:I ended up buying the DoALL Little Champ.  It came with 6 DoALL blades which are worth more than the $100 I paid for everything.  It's worked perfectly well so far, and both it and the motor are US made.  It's a very similar design to the HF and the Dayton, but it seems heavier built.What a difference this is over the abrasive chop saw.  It cuts perfectly straight with no sparks or mess or noise, and being able to walk around and catch the cutoff is nice versus the chop saw where it has to just drop to the floor.  I cut a 4x4x1/4 rectangular tube for a test, and even over that depth it was nearly perfect.  No way the chop saw could have handled that.Good to know to check the gearbox.  I'll make sure it's full before using it any more.Hobart Handler 210Lincoln AC-225Smith Torches/Regs