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28-09-2007, 14:07
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Re: Band saw for cutting aluminum
As already stated, for heavy cuts (like a hacksaw) use a horizontal, for cutting patterns or intricately on thin stock use a vertical. The blade is the critical point, not the saw. Learn how to properly adjust a band saw - it is not intuitive - and it will serve you well.
As for getting a band saw, if budget isn't a huge issue, go for a name-brand tool in the 12-14 inch range. If budget is an issue, then a used tool can be had for a fraction of the new price, either saving several hundred dollars, or getting you a far superior machine for the same price. A band saw made for wood CAN be used, but it's kind of like using a screwdriver as a chisel - it'll do, but it's really not the right way. Don 
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