Craftsman 12" Bandsaw Sears item #00922400000 Mfr. model #BAS300

I bought one of these and it seemed like a real steal except for the
following fact. It is almost IMPOSSIBLE to find 89 1/2" blades that this
saw takes. Sears does not carry them. THe only place that I found on the
web claims that they are out of stock due to high demand from new owners
of this model needing blades. As far as I can find, this is the ONLY
bandsaw in the marktplace that uses this odd blade size. Do yourself a
favor and get the next model up (14 inch). THe saw performs fine but I
have only been able to use it with the included stamped steel 1/2 inch
blade which pretty much limits it's usability.

-Adam


"Dick Snyder" wrote in
:

I have read about a new bandsaw from Sears that sounds very
interesting to me. The most interesting thing is the price - $300. It
even has a 7" resaw capability though I have no plans to do resawing.
A link is this:

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...Yes&vertical=T
OOL&pid=00922400000&subcat=Band+Saws

The article says: "With welded-steel construction, microadjustable
ball-bearing guides, a blade-tracking window, dual dust ports, and a
20" x 16" cast-iron table, the two speed Craftsman 22400 12" bandsaw
specs more like and 18" bandsaw" It also has a drift adjustable fence
and built in worklight.

I have been unable to find any on-line reviews because the saw is so
new. If someone on this group either has purchased the saw or does so
in the future, could you please post your comments?

TIA.

Dick Snyder