I understand opinions are like belly buttons, everyone has one, but I am hoping to buy a band saw and drum sander and maybe a joiner in about 6 months. If it was 40 years ago I would just go to Sears and buy Craftsman (please don't debate this point of history) as my family always had good experience and longevity with their products. Today, in 2021, I am about 30 years removed from my experience working in cabinets shops and I would like to purchase a few machines to build my own kitchen cabinets, make trim molding, and other items to complete the final steps of building my own home, and then making crafts and other projects for a future money making hobby. I already have a good table saw so that is not necessary.
I can search the web all day and read up on products from Northern Tool, Harbor freight (some of their products are made by the same factory as the big name products), and the big box stores but in the end some reviews are good and some are bad so it is still an educated guess.
Off the top of my head I think I might want a drum sander, a joiner, and an upright band saw with about a 12" or 14" cutting width.
Does anyone have experience with affordable manufacturers of these three items? I am tentatively thinking about $1000 each, give or take. I know the industrial versions jump up into several thousand each, but although they would be great if you were buying the for me I don't want the cost of the equipment to scare me away from making my own cabinets and trim.
I will be researching for several months before purchasing as I don't expect to start the cabinets until late fall or winter. Any reasonable and constructive advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I can search the web all day and read up on products from Northern Tool, Harbor freight (some of their products are made by the same factory as the big name products), and the big box stores but in the end some reviews are good and some are bad so it is still an educated guess.
Off the top of my head I think I might want a drum sander, a joiner, and an upright band saw with about a 12" or 14" cutting width.
Does anyone have experience with affordable manufacturers of these three items? I am tentatively thinking about $1000 each, give or take. I know the industrial versions jump up into several thousand each, but although they would be great if you were buying the for me I don't want the cost of the equipment to scare me away from making my own cabinets and trim.
I will be researching for several months before purchasing as I don't expect to start the cabinets until late fall or winter. Any reasonable and constructive advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.