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Title: Axminster Trade AT2552B Bandsaw
Post by: David Holden on April 18, 2020, 10:32:06 PM: Hello everyone, I really need a bandsaw and this one seems to fit all my requirements and more. It has excellent reviews. https://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-trade-at2552b-bandsaw-105096

Does anyone own this or has anyone used one in the past?

Regards
David
Title: Re: Axminster Trade AT2552B Bandsaw
Post by: Twisted Trees on April 18, 2020, 10:45:49 PM: This is one where it is a shame the toolshops are closed. Looked at this model with my neighbor who wanted a bandsaw. He chose the record power over the axminster, same size, same'ish price. He preferred the adjustments fence and other things you need to touch. Having said that I have used the bigger axminster bandsaw, they cut well.
Title: Re: Axminster Trade AT2552B Bandsaw
Post by: David Holden on April 18, 2020, 11:30:44 PM: Quote from: Twisted Trees on April 18, 2020, 10:45:49 PM
This is one where it is a shame the toolshops are closed. Looked at this model with my neighbor who wanted a bandsaw. He chose the record power over the axminster, same size, same'ish price. He preferred the adjustments fence and other things you need to touch. Having said that I have used the bigger axminster bandsaw, they cut well.

You're right Pete, I would have liked to have gone down to my "local" Axminster shop to see it in action before buying. It's looking like at least another two months before anything is close to reopening. I'm not complaining though, this needs to be done for the sake of our friends and family. I'll do some more research before I make a decision and hopefully more people will reply to this post.
Title: Re: Axminster Trade AT2552B Bandsaw
Post by: seventhdevil on April 19, 2020, 11:03:45 AM: David holden, for less than that money you could buy my SIP saw i'm looking to sell.

twice the power, bigger capacity

there is a good video of it here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFjKMiu1P6c
Title: Re: Axminster Trade AT2552B Bandsaw
Post by: malcy on April 19, 2020, 01:15:38 PM: I have the next size up to this and I have to say it is superb.
Title: Re: Axminster Trade AT2552B Bandsaw
Post by: David Holden on April 19, 2020, 04:40:35 PM: Quote from: seventhdevil on April 19, 2020, 11:03:45 AM
David holden, for less than that money you could buy my SIP saw i'm looking to sell.

twice the power, bigger capacity

there is a good video of it here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFjKMiu1P6c

Why are you selling it? Anymore details about it?
Title: Re: Axminster Trade AT2552B Bandsaw
Post by: David Holden on April 19, 2020, 04:41:10 PM: Quote from: malcy on April 19, 2020, 01:15:38 PM
I have the next size up to this and I have to say it is superb.

Thanks Malcy!
Title: Re: Axminster Trade AT2552B Bandsaw
Post by: seventhdevil on April 19, 2020, 04:47:37 PM: Quote from: David Holden on April 19, 2020, 04:40:35 PM
Quote from: seventhdevil on April 19, 2020, 11:03:45 AM
David holden, for less than that money you could buy my SIP saw i'm looking to sell.

twice the power, bigger capacity

there is a good video of it here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFjKMiu1P6c

Why are you selling it? Anymore details about it?

need the room and have access to a bigger machine.

message me your email address and i'll send you all the details.