[TheForge] Cutting Stainless

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bill,

you didn't say how much you wanted to spend. the ellis bandsaw would be my choice. you can see them at 

http://www.angelfire.com/nj3/bandsaw/wiltonverticalbandsaw.html

they aren't cheap at $2000+ but if you can afford it they look like the best to me for miter cuts. i did a google search and found many used machinery dealers with these saws so maybe you could find a used one near you.

btw i have one of those enco/harbor freight/grizzly bandsaws. it's a hell of a saw for under $200 but still a looong way from an ellis. bottom line is what can you afford.

bob s.
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>Greetings
>
>It seems like I'm getting offered more and more stainless jobs.  Up to
>now I've been cutting with plasma arc and chop saw.  Needless to say,
>not a very advanced setup.  Getting a proper mitered cut or a 90 that I
>don't have to sand is proving next to impossible with this chop saw. 
>Can anyone suggest a decent band saw that will make nice precise cuts
>without putting me in the poorhouse?  Are these Chinese and Taiwanese
>saws that Enco etc. sell worth looking into?  I would much rather buy
>American or German.  Better yet, does anyone know where there is a good
>used one driving distance from Phila. area?  Any and all help greatly
>appreciated.
>
>Regards,
>Bill Woolley
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