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RE: 18" Bandsaw: Do I Need 3hp & Brake? - Arlin Eastman - 04-12-2020 I have the Grizzly G0636X which has the foot brake. I love it for cutting logs for turning and I use the brake sometimes but most of the time I just leave and let it run out. If I need to do any adjusting I use the brake and do what I need and turn it back on. There is another model that has the power brake but not as big a cut height. Last Grizzly has a sale now until 4/20. RE: 18" Bandsaw: Do I Need 3hp & Brake? - 2beast - 04-12-2020 Murray Where are you located? I will be selling a virtually new Laguna 16" band saw. A great friend of mine has passed and I will be selling his tools for his lovely wife. RE: 18" Bandsaw: Do I Need 3hp & Brake? - Murray M - 04-12-2020 (04-12-2020, 01:33 PM)2beast Wrote: Murray I'm in Providence RI Let me know if it's somewhat close I'd love a used Laguna RE: 18" Bandsaw: Do I Need 3hp & Brake? - 2beast - 04-12-2020 (04-12-2020, 03:41 PM)Murray M Wrote: I'm in Providence RI Sorry, we are in North central Illinois. Good luck in your quest. RE: 18" Bandsaw: Do I Need 3hp & Brake? - Tapper - 04-12-2020 (04-12-2020, 12:20 PM)Murray M Wrote: Thanks to TDKPE's great point, I'm now am no longer concerned about the power/HP question. I now realize I need to add a sub panel. Analysis paralysis - still scratching my head that Grizzly didn't make the cut. Doug RE: 18" Bandsaw: Do I Need 3hp & Brake? - aquaticjim - 04-13-2020 I think everyone uses their saws differently. I have an Italian made saw that is labelled as a Tannewitz. It is called a 20" but the metric measurements place it closer to a 19" saw. It is 3HP and has the brake. In the 10 years I have owned it, I can't remember ever pushing that brake pedal. RE: 18" Bandsaw: Do I Need 3hp & Brake? - Murray M - 04-13-2020 (04-12-2020, 11:48 PM)Tapper Wrote: Analysis paralysis - still scratching my head that Grizzly didn't make the cut. Totally. OMG (in Californian accent) This is a def influenced by being stuck in my house and not being able to go to the store and look at it. However, getting nerdy on stuff like this is a great way to deal with all the weird things in the world right now. Cheers to everyone who has wood and tools to fall back on in these overly complex and frightening times. Cheers RE: 18" Bandsaw: Do I Need 3hp & Brake? - mdhills - 04-13-2020 (04-12-2020, 12:20 PM)Murray M Wrote: ,,, Do you have a preference on a table height for the work you plan to do with this saw? (something like zambus casters could raise this up a bit if the saw is a bit low for you) If you got a 3 phase converter, the market for used 3ph equipment opens up.... Matt RE: 18" Bandsaw: Do I Need 3hp & Brake? - paul2004 - 04-13-2020 I have the 18" Rikon, which I won't attempt to talk you into, but I am very happy with it. No brake, but I just don't see the need. IMO, small kids should not be in the workshop when a bandsaw, tablesaw or joiner is running... Adults are aware enough not to put their hands near the blade/cutting head until it comes to a stop. I walk away, and let my BS blade spin down. Not a big deal. I guess based on your three options, I Would get the big Jet or the Laguna. And I would get that subpanel installed ASAP.. That's where the safety concern should be , IMO.. Plus you will really enjoy being able to put in additional plugs, wall switches for the dust collector, etc.. If money is tight, I would do the subpanel before getting a new BS. RE: 18" Bandsaw: Do I Need 3hp & Brake? - Murray M - 04-13-2020 (04-13-2020, 03:46 PM)paul2004 Wrote: I have the 18" Rikon, which I won't attempt to talk you into, but I am very happy with it. All good points |