What are the ideal HPs for these two tools?

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What are the ideal HPs for these two tools?

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For a BS it could be anywhere between 2 hp and 4.5 hp, what do you want to
do with the BS?

For a DP it could be anywhere between 1/3 hp and 1 hp, what do you want to
do with the DP?


I had a great Rockwell DP it had 1/3 hp, I stalled it a couple of times in
18 years. I now have a 1 hp Delta. I have not stalled it either however I
have a much wider range of speeds compared to the old Rockwell.

I had a 1/2 hp band saw, it was OK for thin stock, I had a 2hp Rikon, it
would cut thicker material more quickly. I now have a 4.5 hp Laguna, it
easily resaws 8" wide/thick stock.

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"SBH" wrote in message
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What are the ideal HPs for these two tools?

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For a BS it could be anywhere between 2 hp and 4.5 hp, what do you want to
do with the BS?

Cut wood. J/K....I don't do any major work, yet, but I do plan to purchase
one soon enough and want to get something with potential without having
regrets of buying anything of insufficient power then requiring the need to
buy something better.

For a DP it could be anywhere between 1/3 hp and 1 hp, what do you want to
do with the DP?

Drill holes. lol.....similar reason as the BS.

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"SBH" wrote in message
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What are the ideal HPs for these two tools?

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Band saws start from 9" and go to 48" and probably even larger. I'd guess a
1/2 HP would power any of them.

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