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   Knotscott | Feb 23, 2008 03:22pm | #1

   I've been really pleased with mine. It's no MM16 but has good mass/stability, decent table size, sufficient power, ample capacities, and some nice features. My biggest complaint is with the quality of the roller guide bearings, but that was remedied with an $8 set of ABEC-5 rollerblade bearings from Ebay and ~ 15 minutes of time. I ordered 3 Timberwolf blades from Suffolk Machinery for it, and am very satisfied overall.

   The 10", 12", and 14" models all seem to get good marks from owners and reviewers. There's some debate about whether they're made by Rikon, Rikon's parent company, or come from the same factory, but regardless, it seems to be a good design. The current Craftsman Club flyer has it on sale for $270 to members.

   http://www.epinions.com/review/Craftsman_12_in_Band_Saw_22400_BAS300/content_314141019780

   
   

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   Edited 2/23/2008 12:46 pm ET by Knotscott

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   hildy888 | Feb 24, 2008 05:50am | #2

   Thank you for taking the time to write about your opinion of the Craftsman 12" Band Saw. I have a Delta 10" Band Saw which is OK but I really would like to reliably re-saw hardwood up to 6" high. The Delta just can't do it. I use Timber Wolf blades and won't use anything else.I purchased Craftsman's new 10" Table Saw about two years ago and find it to be a terrific saw. I am no fan of Sears or any other company but I am glad to see they are trying to make a comeback from there decline in quality tools. I am seventy three so I remember when they made some good tools you could rely upon.Cheers, George Hildebrandt