Would this bandsaw cut steel?

[SubtleHustle]

I'm looking for a metal cutting bandsaw, that doesnt break the bank. I came across this one, but I'm not sure if it will do the job or not. Any info/ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Also, anyone have any experience with HF horizontal bandsaw? Thanks I'm advance guys, you all always give me good info.

 

[ezduzit]

You'll need to provide better information than that.

HF = crap. But some people rebuild them and get them to work.
http://www.mini-lathe.com/Bandsaw/Bandsaw.htm

 

[SubtleHustle]

You'll need to provide better information than that.

HF = crap. But some people rebuild them and get them to work.
http://www.mini-lathe.com/Bandsaw/Bandsaw.htm

I wish I had more info, that's literally all they have posted. What should i try to find out?

 

[SubtleHustle]

Just got a message from the guy, saying he would let it go for $25, I kinda feel like it's a cant go wrong deal. What do you guys think?

 

[MAKEITOUTOFWOOD]

Go get it

 

[dlane]

I think that is American made, for $25 Ied buy it expecting to rebuild it and slow it down to cut metal,
HF stuff usually needs fixing out of the box , there are hundreds of posts about modding them to work better.
Here’s one for ya.

 

[JimDawson]

It's an order of magnitude better than the Chinese Delta clones. So yes, go grab it.

Looks like it will take some work to make it into a metal cutting saw but worth it.

 

[Tinker2]

Here are some other photos which may be of the same type https://forum.canadianwoodworking.c...ge-power-tools/1124464-boice-crane-14-bandsaw . Here is another link to some photos http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=13635 .
The first link photos show a speed control, but unknown if it would be slowed enough for metal cutting.
FWIW, I recently found an inexpensive 14 in. Enco bandsaw and installed a DC motor and controller on it for metal cutting. Works very well for me.

 

[SubtleHustle]

Yeah, for $25, I expect it would take some work as well. But hey its $25. Would this be a good candidate for a vfd, you think?

 

[SubtleHustle]

Looks like I'm gonna have a new project....