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Her it is fellas, my new Craftsman bandsaw, 8 1/2" resaw capacity with 1 hp unit, cast iron wheels and dual dust port and the fence was included in the price, it is very sturdy and i love the way it's built!

Here are a few pics of my cadillac!













It was really a breeze to assemble albeit there was one drawing in the instructions that needed my using of those bi-focals but other than that it went smooth.

Serge

I think you will like it Serge. The price is good too.

Yes Michael, it also was on special at $599 so i felt i should just jump on the opportunity, it is pretty quiet and strong!

Looks like a very nice machine, my friend... Can't wait to try that one out too!!!

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I'd like to be able to prove, just for once, that money wouldn't make me happy...

We're gonna have a fancier sawdust night bud!

Serge,

Way to go! That looks like a fairly serious bs, especially considering that it has the C-word on it!

I have one of their new table saws that is also a surprise for a Craftsman.

Have fun!

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now known around here as Pat Foster
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http://www.patfosterguitars.com

Thanks Pat, i will give it a good run before assessing of it's overall quality but i feel pretty confident that it will do well for what i'll use it for.

Hi Serge,
I'm glad to see you got the new one together and running.I hope this one works out for you.It looks plenty strong and sturdy. Good Luck with it

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Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

Thanks Dave! will report on it's performances as soon as i can resaw that dining table if my wife will ever allow!!

Looks good, Serge.

That ought to do whatever you need.

Ron

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OLD MAN formerly (and formally) known as:

Ron Wisdom

Somewhere in the middle of Arkansas......

Thanks Hesh but i'd rather have this saw dirty to make it feel at home with the other dirty stuff!

Thanks Ron!

Ron, check out the other pics in the off topic section!

Nice Serge. Can you bring it with you so I can give it a workout?

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Sure could Bob, i had to lift it alone to set it on it's table, where are the kids when you need 'em!

Good onya Serge! Now you can really make some sawdust.

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Dave Rector
Rector Guitars

Congrats Serge, happy cutting!

Never thought I'd be writing this about a power tool, but, nice acquisition Serge Jeanne38924.8683680556

Tres bien mon ami! You will be in resaw heaven!

Can you bring it out to Bob's -- I've got a section of an African Blackwood log I need to resaw for Archtop tailpieces and finger rests?

Hey, that is the one I bought. I love mine Serge, and I really think you will, too. I use both dust ports, and the dust collection is just great.

Congrats on the good buy.

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Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

Nice catch Serge!!

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

Hey guys, thanks muchos!

Todd, you'll be hearing from me soon bud, i will be resawing some maple in the coming week or 2, i look forward to your set up file and will buy the books you suggested! Thanks

Thanks Bruce, that was really cool my friend! Saved to file for a future shop poster!

Thanks Jeanne, j'ai hate de voir ton nouveau bandsaw aussi!

Anthony, ok, i'll bring it if you pay the pepsi!!!

Thanks Bill, so you love yours too?!!!! how well does it perform at full height of cut if you please?

Thanks Peter!

Serge

Toys!!!

You deserve it Serge! All that good work you do!

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Billy Dean Thomas
Covina, CA

"Multi famam, conscientiam, pauci verentur."
(Many fear their reputation, few their conscience)