On 1/13/2011 9:47 PM, Sonny wrote:
I'm tempted to take a chance on this band saw:
http://www.govliquidation.com/auctio...tionId=4000594

I would like your opinions of this band saw.

If you click onto the NSN number (scroll down a bit), you can see some
specs on it.... also, click on the pics. The title says 3 phase, but
the specs say single phase. There are 3 model numbers pertaining to
this saw: 28-350, 49-785& 28-651. I haven't researched these
numbers, yet, to see exactly what each is.

Though I already have 2 Unisaws, I'm tempted to get this one, also...
maybe for my brother, if the bidding stays low. It has a larger
table top than any of mine. Looks like the motor casing may have
damage. http://www.govliquidation.com/auctio...tionId=4000847

Thanks for any help.
Sonny

Nowadays, people purchasing 20" bandsaws often intend to use them for
resawing as well as other activities. With a 1HP motor, your feed rate
is going to have to be pretty slow on a machine this size.

That said, other than the need for a lot of elbow grease (that table top
is going to be a bear) this saw is a steal at $150 and likely up to $300
or so.

19 years ago I bought a 14" Delta Rockwell bandsaw that was built circa
1948. I've never had any complaints other than the under-powered motor
(1/3HP) that came with it.

I'm a bit confused about your mention of Unisaws. Unisaws are tablesaws,
this is a bandsaw. Different animals.