3/4 HP Band Saw (server error killed first thread)

Didn't want to repost this but the screwed up server at SSM made it were I couldn't see any responses!

I have the opportunity to buy one of the Gander mountain 3/4 horse band saw for $100. It is for meat cutting though. I wanted to know if any one had an opinion on it. My plans are to change to a metal cutting blade, with hopes to cut flat stock/tubing/ect. Does any one see any problems with this? Here is a link to one.

madison.craigslist.org/spo/503837386.html

i think itd be more fun to cut bones instead of tubing. lol

Edited: 12/16/2007 12:41:32 AM by CarrJETS

Check to see if there's multiple cutting speeds, you'll want to use a different speed depending on what type of metal you are cutting. You can always add gears and change sprockets to change speed but that's just more work.

I bought 2 of them from gander mountain and thats what i did, metal blade from sears.
I also changed the table on it because the one it comes with has no guide what so ever.