Posted 6/7/2026 00:47 (#11667463 - in reply to #11667401) Subject: RE: Cold cut chop saw or quality bandsaw for shop
NW Washington
Bandsaws are great, but they do need maintenance and adjustment to work correctly and cut straight, and good blades are not cheap. And a rookie mistake can ruin a blade in a heartbeat.
And liquid coolant/lubricant for a bandsaw can be a pita too, like when it starts stinking or runs low.