Tools & Materials
Steel City Tool Works - Steel City 50114 14-in. Bandsaw
Resaw capacity: 12 in.
Oct 22, 2014
Resaw capacity: 12 in.
Street price: $700
Motor (HP): 1-3/4
Resaw capacity: 12 in.
Ease of blade changes: Poor
Ease of guide adjustments: Fair
Guide-post alignment: Poor
Guide-post rigidity: Poor
Dust collection: Poor
Fence: Poor
Resaw cuts: Fair
Curve cuts: Good
Dust drawer in base catches dust that falls into cabinet. LED work light on upper cabinet is bright.
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