Just saw this video and it seems to be quite a benchtop bandsaw with an impressive list of features: cast wheels, 1hp motor, cast table, outfeed rollers, onboard light. It seems significantly nicer than my old 9” Delta!
People have been buying used Inca 10.5" bandsaws for decades because there wasn't anything in this size with that quality. Even now, a used Inca probably can be gotten for about half the price of this new one, although this one might have some advantages due to use of cast iron. I think the resaw on the Inca might be slightly higher, too.
People have been buying used Inca 10.5" bandsaws for decades because there wasn't anything in this size with that quality. Even now, a used Inca probably can be gotten for about half the price of this new one, although this one might have some advantages due to use of cast iron. I think the resaw on the Inca might be slightly higher, too.
That was going to be my suggestion. Eagle Tools in LA has a ton of INCA and their 3-wheel bandsaws have a nice throat for the compact size. For awhile, I was tempted to get one for marquetry. -sigh- shop space
I owned a 3-wheel Inca 710 bandsaw with riser block some time ago. It's hard getting all 3 wheels aligned well. I sold it and got a big 540mm Italian bandsaw that I still use today.........
I reckon a laser level could be used to sort out that problem as it gives a reference to both axis.
Yeah, I thought about that. I bought the bandsaw used from Eagle Machinery. They're usually really good at setting up the equipment.
At this point I'm going to say that it was my own fault 20 years ago for expecting the bandsaw to be as non-finicky as a tablesaw. No cheap laser levels available back then.
I'm going to back up a little and admit I've never tried to put a narrow blade on my 710. I've got a 5/8" blade on it for resawing and ripping. I have one of the little 10.25" Incas with a 1/4" blade for curved cutting.