[rick-in-seattle]

My blade on my old 12" Craftsman bandsaw broke thursday.

Today I went to the store to buy a replacement, but I bought the wrong size so it wouldn't work on my saw.

What else could I do, I got in my truck, drove back to the store, and returned with the right size bandsaw.

I bought the Powermatic 14 inch; it seems like a good saw with several options the Craftsman didn't have. Things like a table that doesn't change angle while cutting, a light to count fingers by, and brackets for hanging all kinds of things on.

I noticed this afternoon that my tablesaw blade is getting dull....

[AlArchie]

Hey, Rick, I just had a thought, maybe all you need is to trade that old blade in, too........here's a little better blade that might work for ya! Darn bandsaw blades just ain't made like they usta was.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/item...emnumber=G0514

Al

[squbrigg]

Congratulations.....a new bandsaw is a big and good investment. Enjoy! Wait a while for the table saw.....or it may be a while before your spouse speaks to you........been there, done that!!!

Bob

[MADA]

That is the rigth way to do things Rick.
I did notice that there is a new handle out for my power carver.......
Must be a shame to put a new handle on an OLD carver?

Magne

[rick-in-seattle]

Magne,
Yes, that would be a crying shame.

I put up with that saw for 20+ years; it was like an old friend, it had its faults but I accepted them. Sometimes a person needs to make new friends.

[MADA]

Hahaha, that's a good on Rick i gonna remember that one.
For me half the fun of this buisness in owning the tools.
You never know, maybe somewhere somehow out there someplace is THE perfect tool......
To find out i just have to keep on looking and of course take those poor litle tings with me home, orpants as they are.
Now don't get me started on fishing takcle........

Magne

[Ky_Whittler]

Well , the old shopsmith is a fair drill press but there are times ya just don't feel like all that tool changing and lifting and tilting etc. ! So like you I done went and got me a new toy as well. New drill press sitting out in the shop cooling off. It got a good workout just as soon as I got her together. She's my new best friend in the whole wide world ;-) Whittler

[K_C]

OK guys . Sounds like you all have to be some kinda kin . Its just a good thing you dont live to close or we might have to fight for the toy store as I call it . I have been guilty of comeing home with a brand new friend in the back of the truck . But of course it was on sale and they might not have it that cheap again . };-)
Ken

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

I understand completely....I have saved "so much" money on tools, I am just about broke! (just kidding) LOL

[carver6]

You guys sound like my wife. Goes to the store, spends $20.00 to save a dime!