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Hi everyone im trying to buy a used single phase bandsaw but i need some guidance
I basically want the equivalent of rikon 10-345 18" .. ive seen you guys with them and
yielding nice resaw results .
i just want it mainly for resawing planks ..

ive pasted a link (hopefully)
would anyone advise me to buy this one ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/G145-VERY-NICE-MU ... 1330422664

if anyone can tell me either of these questions on the rikon 18"
i would appricate lots
what height of cut does it have under the blade guard ?
do i really need 2.5 hp (im very patent )
thanks once again olf crew
id know nothing atall if it wasnt for ye guys
tomas

That Multico is more comparable to a 16" saw, I think. The resaw cut depth is 9" which would be just enough for sawing guitar backs/tops. (vs 12" on the Rikon).

You'd need to improvise a fence- not a big deal.
The pics don't show the guides.
The foot brake is useful, and not found on all saws.

How much do comparable saws cost in your area? That's really the important question.
Don't forget to add in some serious money for blades, especially if you want to resaw.
And, how much will it cost to get it shipped to you? Local stuff is always better- you can check out the item in person.
Those ebay auction prices can jump in the last few minutes, so be sure you decide what's it's worth to you.

Seller has good feedback, so that's a plus.

Good luck!
John

thank you very very much john
and taking the time to look
saved me alot of £s and hassle
i had a feeling it was a bit too small and was thinking i
need a little more room for error/whatever
just made me realise its not exactly what it says on the tin all the time
now i have more knowledge on what im looking for
thanks for the brake tip ..i didnt know if it was useful or not

i live in ireland and sadly to say the only bandsaws here
are three phase or toy ones (ive been waiting for months)
the money is burning a hole in my POCKET
thats why i gave the link

So to sum it up BUYING A SECOND HAND BANDSAW for resawing
the things i should look out for ... correct me if im wrong where ever
12" resaw cut depth UNDER BLADE GUIDE .
2 HP is powerful enough im guessing otherwise youd have told me
look/ask for a pic/review of blade guides
buy from a good seller
it seems that everything else is an extra for handyness sake
unless im missing something?
once again thanks
tom

Tom-
If that was a solid machine I wouldn't hesitate to consider it, particularly since you don't have easy access to a wide variety of new/used machines, from the sounds of it. It looks pretty reasonable, and a big step up from a benchtop machine.
For anything except resawing, that bandsaw would be more than adequate- making molds, sawing neck blanks, etc.
IMO, for resawing, the question is what size of blade the saw can tension - is the frame stiff enough to tension a 3/4 or 1" blade properly? You can resaw with narrower blades but the cut is rougher. The narrowest carbide resaw blade I'm familiar with is the 3/4 Laguna Resaw blade, though there may be others. If the frame is too flexible, or the spring too weak, you will have more problems getting the saw set up. That said, many guitar builders have resawed wood using 14" Delta saws. And, what are the odds that you will be doing a lot of resawing? Planks aren't cheap unless you have access to local woods, there is usually a fair bit of waste and unpleasant 'hidden secrets' inside the plank, etc. . It's fun, but buying a back+side set (or several) from a dealer (Madinter??) is often cheaper.

If I have a 11" plank and I want to get some guitar backs out of it, I'll saw it down to 8.5" (or less if I want classical-sized backs) before I start 'slicing' . It's a lot easier on the saw and you have something 'left over' that you can use for another purpose. So the 9" restriction would not be a major problem for me.
2HP would be OK as well.
The guides are probably OK.

Again, check out the shipping cost as it may well be prohibitive outside 'mainland UK'.

Cheers
John

Good used bandsaws are rare, people usually just keep them. If you can find a 3 phase saw, its not a big deal to swap out the motor.

Only problem is what to do with the old motor.

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At the current bid, this saw looks to be a very good bargain. Multico is a respected brand. It is enough saw for resawing guitar wood. A bigger saw might do better, but unless the price goes up, this is a very good value.

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Howard Klepper
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When all else fails, clean the shop.

Yes, it looks like quite a good saw. With 230mm cut under the guard it should be just fine for general resaw work so for the right price it will be a good addition to the shop I would think.

Cheers

Kim