band saws

a bench top band saw is just too small, it wont stay put unless you bolt it down. you will be happier with a floor model 14" minimum with a transmission so you can cut at 50 and 80 surface feet per minute for steel and higher speeds for wood and plastics. a 1/2 inch blade also works better. 10" models are like toys and not work horses. go with a name brand, Grob, Doall, Delta ect. buy the biggest saw you have room for. if you use it a lot, buy one with a welder and buy blade in bulk.

I'm a Tool and Die maker, this is one of the few thing I really know what I'm talking about. I got major experience with band saws.