"HerHusband" wrote in message
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I'm thinking of buying a bandsaw, mostly for resaw work, but possibly for
cutting tenons and whatnot as well.

What brands/features do you recommend?

I beliee that Grizz offers one a bit less expensive. It would be along the
lines of a
Delta or Ridgid - $350 -$400 range.

The Grizzly G0555 seems nice for the money, but I really don't know much
about bandsaws. And, $500 is still a bit more than I really have to spend.

Are there any less expensive bandsaws that are worth the money?

Depend upon your expectations and needs. Are the less expensive ones
capable of
doing resawing? A limited amout and not wider than 6" unless you add a
riser block.
For my occassional needs and the types of projects that I do I have had no
issue with
the Ridgid recertified saw that I bought at a Cummins Tool show. I know
that there
are better saws but for my needs it works just fine. It's easy to get
caught up in the
bigger, better, more trap. Buy what you realistically need. OTOH, most
people
who over-buy don't complain.


Thanks,

Anthony