dayton 15" metal/wood cutting band saw

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Does anyone have any experience/input on the Dayton 15" metal/wood cutting band saw.

I would be using the saw for profiling blades up 1/4" thick material, D2,1095,5160 and so on.

I can pick one up like new for $500.00

Here are the specs.

dead mans pedal, table size 15x15, also tilts -5 to 45°, blade length 114", speeds 80, 150, 200,and 3000 fpm, has a 4" dust collection port, motor 1hp, 1720rpm, 115/230volts, 14/7amps.

http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/176935/Dayton-15quot-WoodMetal-Band-Saw

Thanks in advance

Will
 
Reading the discription it will only cut non ferous metal,so would not work for blade steel.
On the othger hand if you have the room a nice wood cutting saw is great and you can't beat the price.
Stan
 
Darn,

What's part in the discription makes it for nonferrous metal metal?
 
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308sniper said:
Darn,

What's part in the discription makes it for non ferous metal?
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Dayton 15" Wood/Metal Band Saw

Band saws are a core part of any shop. Our 9" is great for small and contoured cuts. The 9" saw cuts hard and soft woods as well as nonferrous metals and plastics. Includes a blade tracking window as well. Our 12" and 15" band saws have an additional twist – you can cut both wood and nonferrous metal with them. With the use of a proper blade, you have the versatility of two saws in one. Each saw has a uni-frame welded steel frame construction, a solid cast iron table and a quick tensioning, comprehensive tracking mechanism that makes blade changing a snap. They also feature a precision-machined rip fence and balanced cast iron wheels with ball bearings and rubber treads to accommodate the blades(1/2" wide for 12" and 3/4" wide for 15"). 9" and 15" models also include a miter gauge. Imported. Truck Freight. Specify size from the drop down above.
 
That saw will cut steel. McFeely's is just flawed in their presentation of it.

"Band saws are a core part of any shop. Our 9" is great for small and contoured cuts. The 9" saw cuts hard and soft woods as well as nonferrous metals and plastics. Includes a blade tracking window as well. Our 12" and 15" band saws have an additional twist – you can cut both wood and nonferrous metal with them."

So, the 9" saw can cut wood and non-ferrous metals. But the 15" saw has a twist- you can cut wood and non-ferrous metals. That is redundant and doesn't make sense. I think what it's supposed to say is that the larger saw can cut wood and ferrous metals. That would make sense, as the larger saw has a drop at the low end to 80 rpm, easily slow enough for mild steel. That, coupled with the ability to use up to a 3/4" wide blade, = steel cutting to me.

I went and looked for that saw at some other retailers. I found it at Drillspot (their price is better, too.) http://www.drillspot.com/products/62830/Dayton_6Y002_Band_Saw

Here's what they have to say about it:

"Wood and Metal.

Effectively cut a variety of ferrous and nonferrous metals, composites, and woods. Use for resawing, contour, straight, and bevel cutting. Miter gauge included. 4HEW3 and 4HEW4 feature built-in chip chute, paddle On/Off switch, industrial-rated speed reducer, and precision blade guides. Include rip fence. 4HEW3 includes open steel stand. 4HEW4 includes blade wheel brush. 3WRN9 cuts delicate curves in both thick and thin stock, and includes dust chute and saw blade. 6Y002 and 6Y942 have cast-iron worktables, rack and pinion upper blade guide adjustment, and built-in 4" exhaust port. Include rip fence, blade-cleaning brush, 1 wood and 1 metal-cutting blade."

So, it cuts ferrous metal. I'd get that saw, for $500 it looks like a great tool.
 
Well i already have a good wood working band saw so would hate to buy this saw not have it work for metal. The guy selling it doesn't have any bimetal blades so i can't try it out unless I buy a blade. Decisions decisions.
 
There is no reason this saw will not cut blade steel with the proper saw blade. The 80 FPM is right in line with higher end dedicated metal cutting band saws. One of the major accessories(compared to many more expensive vertical metal cutting bandsaws) is the lack of a on-board welder and grinder. For the price you state, I think I would purchase a bi-metal blade and give it a test run. On a side note the link you supply for McFeelys lists the slowest speed at 90 FPM.

Good luck if you decide to purchase!
 
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The cheap HF metal cutting bandsaw has 3 speed 80, 120 and 200 fpm, I use the lowest speed and it works fine. I am not sure if 80fpm is going to be too quick for 1/4, I cut some 1/4 but not much. I have used the faster speeds and they seem to go through blades quicker.
 
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