Which bandsaw? I'm considering the 18" Woodtek.

Brian.


"Stephen M" wrote in message
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I would say don't do it.

I have a Woodtek bandsaw with which I am generally pleased. $/pound a very
good value.

However, it had a minor assembly (manufacturing) issue that they were
unable
to resolve through tech support.
(There were 3 or four phone calls and a half-dozen emails incuding digital
photos) I eventually diagnosed and solved the problem myself.

Their tech support consisted of one very nice fellow who did not have
access
to the specific model of machine that I had purchased.

To their credit, they offered to send me a new saw (from a different
location). They were decent and responsive, but did not IMHO have the
resources (spare parts on hand, backup personnel, additional stock with
which to test) to properly support the product.

Limited testimonials + marginal support is not worth a $50 savings. If I
could walk into their storefront for service, I would defineitely consider
it, but not mailorder.

Hope that helps.

Steve



"James "Cubby" Culbertson" wrote in message
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Hiya,
I've resolved to find the funds to beat the Jan. 1 Grizzly price hike
and
decided to go ahead and purchase their 1023SL cabinet saw.
However, today I went to Woodworkers Supply's website to check a couple
of
things and they've got this:



http://woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPR...14-761#114-761

For around the same price. Features are similar except the tilt and it
weighs around 50 lbs. heavier. Not too concerned about the
fence/length etc... as I've got a Vega 50" fence to put on whichever saw
I
get. I don't hear much about WoodTek and am just wondering if anyone
has
any experience with them? Is this worthwhile or should I just say to
heck
with it and get the Grizzly? WWS is local to me here in ABQ which might
be
helpful if there are issues with the Woodtek.

Cheers,
cc