Portable Band Saws?

I am kinda getting the itch for one, but can't really justify the $$ right now.

I already have a 14" chop saw, 4 1/2" grinder with cutoff wheel, sawzall, and, of course, a hacksaw. I also have a generator if I ever need to do any "remote" work.

What would/could I do with the portable bandsaw that I cannot do with the tools I already have? I am only a garage/hobby/DIY guy. Nothing fancy.

Thanks

 

I used to work at a shop that built a lot of handrails. On the job site, nothing cut tubing like a Portaband.

 

I worked in the weld shop at old job , when I wasn't repairing machines
the portaband or milwaukee were the tool that I would use just about every day
I have a older model portraband for home use

 

I have a milwaukee portable band saw. It works great. No sparks, clean cuts. Its not for everything, but i have used it quite a bit. Got it used of course.

 

I have bought this small tool to work outside or everywhere. Small and useful.
In fact now I have maybe 6 portable tools on battery and I use them more and more.

 

Thanks everyone...
Sounds like it would be a useful tool to have. I like the idea of using it for a vertical saw.
Right now it is more "want" than "need". Budget and space are both tight now so I think I will hold off a while and make due with what I have. Maybe start watching for a used on Craiglist.

Thanks again
Steve

 

IMO, save up and buy new, unless the seller can verify they rarely used it.

With lots of use, the parts start to wear and blade tracking becomes an issue. Fixing it becomes more expensive than it's worth. They hold their value well, and even the hammered ones bring a lot of money.

 

Thanks ITLKSEZ. I may hold out until I retire in a few years and build a decent size shop. Then I think I will get a floor model horizontal saw.

 

Thanks Focker....If I catch a reallllllllyyyyyy good deal I will grab it. Like you said, I don't think I would use it a lot. They seem heavy and kinda bulky. It would be a neat toy to have though!

 

They pop up in the pawn shops around here all the time now really cheap. One of the best tool purchases you can ever make.

 

Use my Milwakee portaband on job sites all the time. Most any thing ever.

 

It's a "want" now, after you own one it will become a "need."

 

Y'all are being too helpful! The Bauer saw is even on sale at HF now and I managed to get out of the store without it yesterday!

 

This is one of my favorite tools in the shop. Milwaukee band saw and Swag table.