Anyone have any expereince with these saws. I spoke with the company, they are made in Italy, but that’s about all I could find out still waiting for the brochure. It costs more than many of the 16 inch saws available, wondering if it’s worth the extra money?
Thaniks, AKWOODWOKER
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I know most of the old Tannewitz machines are still around because they were made to last. In my opinion Tannewitz is in the upper echelon of woodworking tools, in the same category as Parks, Yates, and Oliver. These are all heavier, more expensive and durable than the mainstream consumer stuff that most of us buy. If you have the need and the cash, I am sure you will not be disappointed. Try http://www.oldwwmachines.com/ for more info on these (and other) machines. Good luck.
AKWOODWORKER
Saw the 14" Tannewitz at the International WW Show here in Atlanta. I did a lot of home-work after I saw it as I was not familiar.
Tannewitz has been around a long time in industry. Most of the originals are still producing as well as the day they came off the assembly line.
To make this short and simple, I will sum it up this way:
TANNEWITZ = BULLET-PROOF
Happy Holidays and happy shopping..
sarge..jt
Sarge, with the Tannewitz Advantage series, they make a 16, 20, 24 and 36 inch model, according to their web site. Didn't mention a 14 inch model. I'm hoping someone who owns one will chime in. I'm looking at the buying the 16 inch model. They are a little more $$ than a LagunaI of the same size. A lot more than a Jet. I've heard how good these saws are, the older ones but don't know a thing about these new machines which are made it Italy.
AKWOODWORKER
AK
The 14" was a new entry in their line I saw at the International WW show here. I don't know if they pursued and have it on the market or not. Have you got a web-site for someone currently selling Tannewitz? I saw in one of the mags and can't find it now. BTW, the 14" is probaly not in the advantage series.
I will agree with others that unless you just want to spend that kind of money, you can get an excellent B/S are a lower price. You need to be honest with yourself and assess your needs. Do you really need that much quality and machine. Are you commercial or just a 30 year passion person like me. The Luguna, Mini-max and Agazzani are excellent in the high end. (Watch Luguna as recent post didn't have kind words for their customer service).. If you don't need major re-saw capacity and just a good all around bandsaw, the Jet 16" and 18" are up to the task.. Just be honest in what your full expectations are and match them to the machine.
If you need further help, post. All these folks are mighty helpful. You get a range of ideas to help base your final decision on..The bottom line is making the right decision for your needs, not someone elses..
Good luck and good evening..
sarge..jt
The Tannowitz saw is made by ACM. The same company that makes Laguna, Bridgewood and Felder. I would also suggest looking at the Agazzani and Mini Max. All three saws are of high quality.
Al
Can't say a lot about that model but I did work at a place that sold the 36" Tannewitz bandsaws and would put it on par with the other 36" ones from Italy and no I don't think it's noticably better than the others. Sometimes you don't get anymore by paying more. The old Tannewitzes compare to the old Moaks, Northfields, Olivers, etc. They are all nice machines and I think the new machine will perform as well as their old counter part. The old stuff was over built for what it needed to do.
Rick
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