Stout X-Band Saw

[gyrene]

I tried to search and didn't find anything. :mrgreen: (Sometimes it's the combination of words used, but................) Has anyone used one before? Or have seen one up close and personal, besides tv? http://www.stouttool.com/default.asp
I saw Ian from Xtreme 4x4 use one in an episode or two and thought I'd check it out. I like the fact that it's small and portable. I have VERY little space for a floor unit band saw, or bench space. My big problem is the price. To me it seems pricey.
http:///www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10153_12605?keyword=x-band&x=0&y=0
I am curious if it's worth it. My main use would be cutting things for building
crawlers/scalers. I know it would be handy for household projects but I'm having problems swallowing the price. You get what you pay for.........I get that.

 

[constantmotion]

I got the Task Force Band Saw from Lowes...think I got it on clearance for like $60. It works good for what I need it to do.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=251933-46069-BS2302W&lpage=none

 

[gyrene]

Like a dumbass I got in a hurry to buy something a few years ago and found this at Menards. I've been kicking myself ever since.
http://www.performaxpower.com/90217.html
It'll cut plastics and thin aluminum. But the blade flexes and won't cut straight. I need something that will cut metal too. At least 1/8" thick.

 

[Ktbone]

I have a Milwalkee that I got real cheap years ago and it will eat half inch steel bar given the time and coolant.
Check your local pawn shops!

 

[jimgavey]

I've got the Millwakee corded deep cut saw and the 28volt cordless. With as much fabrication work as I do, they hold up great. I'd never own a different brand. I've cut everything from 1x4 flatstock to sheet metal, it cuts straight and fast. And if you don't have a limp wrist, you can weild the cordless with one hand.

 

[Joat]

I have 3 bandsaws currently "thumbsup", makita lxt ion, jet 5x6 and a proxxon, the stout seems cool but it does not have a lot of clearence,my makita can do 4 1/2 square ,that was 220 bare tool, the jet was 3bills 5x6,the proxxon being the smallest was the most expensive since there is only 1 dealer where I live- 330.
I love all 3 ,for hobby stuff the proxxon is great because it can be converted to wet use, which is just awesome,no dust,cooler cuts, no flying chips,I cut carbon fiber ,ss, alum etc, and it's like a hot knife thru butter with a bimetal blade, the tub I have for it is maybe 14" x18", I used a left over small waterfall pump and some misc tubing and a small air pump valve for a fish tank for the wet conversion.
http://thehobbyistmachineshop.com/shop26.html

But if your looking for a saw that can multi task the stout is pretty much your best bet, nicad batts suck, just be aware of that.

 

[gyrene]

Thanks everyone. It'll be awhile before I can purchase something so I'm just going to keep looking for now. The Proxxon looks promising though. We'll
see what happens.

 

[Joat]

Thanks everyone. It'll be awhile before I can purchase something so I'm just going to keep looking for now. The Proxxon looks promising though. We'll
see what happens.

I gotta post pics of my proxxon with wet cutting conversion,I also need to redo some deflectors to keep the splashing down.

 

[mann0mann]

There is a dealer locator on that site. I've seen the stout stuff in the local hardware stores out here (orchard supply)

 

[robsdak]

Yeah, I have it, and going to buy another one. It is a kick ass little band saw. I also have the Full size corded Milwaukee. I use it at work, being an Electrician it comes in handy for cutting conduit. Hell it will cut anything and get into those hard to reach spots. The single battery model is fine, we ( helper and I)have used it for 2 days of cutting before recharging, don't ask how many continuous hrs. several. Is it worth the money? I think so.

 

[TX-Eddie]

Why not get a scroll saw instead. Band saws are for cutting larger materials like pipe and things and can't cut curves, the blade is too thick. This is the on I have and it works great for small peices. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00921602000P?keyword=scroll+saw

 

[Joat]

Why not get a scroll saw instead. Band saws are for cutting larger materials like pipe and things and can't cut curves, the blade is too thick. This is the on I have and it works great for small peices. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00921602000P?keyword=scroll+saw

I can cut 1" circles no problem with my proxxon

 

[flmudder]

Why not get a scroll saw instead. Band saws are for cutting larger materials like pipe and things and can't cut curves, the blade is too thick. This is the on I have and it works great for small peices. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00921602000P?keyword=scroll+saw

x2 I have the same one and it great i use it for small things and cutting tvp and i can get about 1/2 to 1/4 curvesmay get smaller if i try