Harbor freight bandsaw help

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casca92

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Would like to find out the difference between HF bandsaw models 93762 and model 62377.
believe harbor freight is going to have 25% sale for easter weekend.

thanx in advance
 
Harbor freight has stuff made in huge lots. The 62377, would be the older version, and the 93762 would be the replacement version. Your local store will likely only have one or the other. It looks like the 93762 has a different gear case cover, the motor has 2 capacitors, looks like the 62377 only has one. Which would be better? I dunno. Also, the newer one has more curves in the corners of the casting. again, which would be better. for the motor and the casting, I don't think its the looks, but the bearings, support, and how the gears fit, that would determine which is better. That can likely only be done by a side to side comparison, which is not likely something that can be done.

Were they built at the same factory?

Download the manuals, and compare the diagrams.

But before you do all that, call your local stores, and see which they have in stock.
 
where or how did you find that information ? I looked over the internet could not find anything as effiecient as that.
thought it might be that simple of an upgrade. thanx.
 
Look under the tab marked "User Manual". It's just above the description on the web page for the machine.
 
I did not even get to the manuals, that was just from looking at the pics. Figured I would let you go through the manual. after all, it is all a moot point, if your store only has one model available.

Like Mr Spencer said, look at the tabs half way down, for the manuals.

http://www.harborfreight.com/horizontal-vertical-metal-cutting-bandsaw-93762.html

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http://www.harborfreight.com/1-hp-4-in-x-6-in-horizontalvertical-metal-cutting-band-saw-62377.html

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Buyer beware. I think Grizzly's offering is better.
MS
 
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Looks like the same thing, just double the price. $398.95 with shipping, Vs HF $250 - 25%= $188, + tax.

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I have the 93762, and it has been a fine machine, after making the adjustments that the factory did not. These are good band saws, just need to get acquainted with them and get them working square and with the correct down feed pressure... The vise will also need to be calibrated so it is actually square, and the blade side and thrust bearings will also need adjusting. Make it right and it will treat you right...
 
Bob Korves said:
I have the 93762, and it has been a fine machine, after making the adjustments that the factory did not. These are good band saws, just need to get acquainted with them and get them working square and with the correct down feed pressure... The vise will also need to be calibrated so it is actually square, and the blade side and thrust bearings will also need adjusting. Make it right and it will treat you right...
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I had an EARLY (circa 1985!) of these saws and it was a god-send to get me off the hack saw. Worked very well - an essential tool for the serious shop. I'm in an apartment now, so no way to squeeze one in.

As Bob said, set it up, tune everything and it def will be you best Shop friend. There are even plans around to replace the spring with a hydraulic system!


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Agreed, the first thing I would do, is replace the factory blade with a good bimetal blade. I think the factory blade lasted a few cuts. The replacement has been going good for 8 or so years now. It has one tooth broken off, So now it has a nice tick every few seconds. Like most saws, the key is in a quality blade.
 
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