Overall the machine is well built with metal coverings and a welded metal frame to keep it solid and steady, cast iron table an...  Read More

Overall the machine is well built with metal coverings and a welded metal frame to keep it solid and steady, cast iron table and good fit and finish.  Read Less

This is probably the best quality craftsman tool i've purchased in a long time.

This is probably the best quality craftsman tool i've purchased in a long time.  Read Less

The construction of this bandsaw is solid and by no means is it a light tool.

The construction of this bandsaw is solid and by no means is it a light tool.  Read Less

Blades have to be tensioned properly (high), blade tracking should be towards the back of the wheels (https://www.

Blades have to be tensioned properly (high), blade tracking should be towards the back of the wheels (https://www.  Read Less

However, i have been very pleased thus far, and the price was right.

However, i have been very pleased thus far, and the price was right.  Read Less

This is such an exceptional piece of equipment for the price.

This is such an exceptional piece of equipment for the price.  Read Less

Not sure what the negative reviews were really expecting out of a bandsaw in the $200 range maybe a bit cheaper when at a disco...  Read More

Not sure what the negative reviews were really expecting out of a bandsaw in the $200 range maybe a bit cheaper when at a discount (from sears).  Read Less

And lastly, i suggest if anyone really wants to purchase this item they wait until its price is substantially marked down and g...  Read More

And lastly, i suggest if anyone really wants to purchase this item they wait until its price is substantially marked down and give it full inspection prior to departure.  Read Less

With amazon prime, the free shipping was certainly an added value that made this purchase a no-brainer!

With amazon prime, the free shipping was certainly an added value that made this purchase a no-brainer!  Read Less

Since they didn't have one in stock that day my only course was to wait two and a half weeks to have it "ship to store.

Since they didn't have one in stock that day my only course was to wait two and a half weeks to have it "ship to store.  Read Less

" five days into my wait i noticed on the sears site that the store had received two into stock.

" five days into my wait i noticed on the sears site that the store had received two into stock.  Read Less

It took me a week and a half until i could find someone that made it possible for me to cut my wait by one day.

It took me a week and a half until i could find someone that made it possible for me to cut my wait by one day.  Read Less

The tool was packaged well and was easy to finnish assembly.

The tool was packaged well and was easy to finnish assembly.  Read Less

Even so - out of the box the blade tracked straight!

Even so - out of the box the blade tracked straight!  Read Less

Unlike competitors at least this saw has ball bearings, which can easily be replaced.

Unlike competitors at least this saw has ball bearings, which can easily be replaced.  Read Less

Unlike the competition in this price range, it has a cast iron table, precision al guide height adjuster instead of plastic, ba...  Read More

Unlike the competition in this price range, it has a cast iron table, precision al guide height adjuster instead of plastic, ball bearing guides instead of blocks, well balanced al wheels, a pretty good fence, and serviceable miter gauge.  Read Less

For this reason it is ridiculous to claim you can't get parts, can't find blades, or it is inferior to the ricon, etc.

For this reason it is ridiculous to claim you can't get parts, can't find blades, or it is inferior to the ricon, etc.  Read Less

This little saw is a gem compared to the numerous cheapo 9" saws out there under different brand names, all cheaply cast and wi...  Read More

This little saw is a gem compared to the numerous cheapo 9" saws out there under different brand names, all cheaply cast and with horrible guides.  Read Less