Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[Code54]

One more point, there is a company that makes a bench mount for it similar to the photo someone put in that Welding Web thread. The blade runs vertical with a worktable to slide the material into the blade.

SWAG V3. Portaband Table

 

[sixdogs]

Great advice. Thank you.

 

[California]

[portable bandsaw] Can you describe it some more? How good is the cut and how easy to handle?

I don't see that anyone responded to this point - The version HF has sold for several years is capable of a true, clean cut. It isn't very heavy so its easy to hold, and to use in awkward positions. (This should apply to the new models also).

It's one of those tools where the first time you use it you say 'I should have bought this long ago'.

 

[reb]

Thanks Reb. I think I need one in the 15-25 watt range, but an all in one.
Sunforce has been around a while, not sure if they are any better. So many of these solar builders come and go...

I replied without thinking it through. What I did works great for my purposes, but it requires some math to determine whether the charger will replenish the required load for an application like yours.

 

[KB7722]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm going to keep an eye out for a sale on it and give it a try.

 

[Michael Aos]

I bought the Foldable Saw Horse Set 2pc for $30 back in December. Finally got around to assembling them today.

I haven't actually USED them yet, but they feel pretty solid.

 

[KB7722]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm going to keep an eye out for a sale on it and give it a try.

Review:

Harbor Freight Portable Bandsaw Review - SPOILER: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! - YouTube

I'll probably still give the saw a try.

 

[SpringHollow]

I did not have trouble with the blades like he did - the blade goes inside of that screw (at least on mine). To get the blade off just required a little twist and pulling away from the housing.

Ken

 

[sixdogs]

I would naturally assume the blades would be cr@p. Even a better bandsaw or whatever seems to have questionable blades on it. Not sure why but that's my experience.

 

[jeeptchr]

Review:

Harbor Freight Portable Bandsaw Review - SPOILER: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! - YouTube

I'll probably still give the saw a try.

I've had good luck with my Bauer porta band, granted it's not as nice as the M18 deep cut fuel I use sometimes, but it still gets the job done. It's worth 100 bucks just to have it when you need it.