I have priced similar products atboth Craftex and King, King being a little more expensive, roughly 20%.The items between Craftex and King appear to be identical other than the color of the paint. Thank youMo. “Mo, sorry to burst your bubble but this is probably not the best forum to post this question on. Not that the people here aren’t knowledgeable on the subject but there are very few Canadians here. You’re better off to post this on the Canadian Woodworking Forum or Canadian Home workshop forum. You can search for both of these using google and they will be number 1 or 2 results. I don’t own any of these machines but in my limited knowledge of the Canadian Machinery market I would buy King over Craftex. Some people will disagree and others will agree. My dad has a couple of Craftex machines including a 6” jointer and small shaper and he loves them. I bought the King because of the price, local store was selling them cheap.
02-05-2020, 9:47 AM #1 Was in WoodWerks recently and noticed a new brand of tools – King Canada. Bill D. 02-06-2020, 1:34 PM #8 I have a King band saw with the 6″ riser; I’m not sure how it compares to other manufacturers’ offerings, other than to say it’s obviously a Delta 14″ copy. 02-07-2020, 1:37 AM #11 King has two brands, “King Industrial” which seems to have an OK reputation and King Canada which is more consumer / low end and maybe not as well thought of.
Have you looked at King tools, I own some and got mine threw my local parts supplier, then in western canada I used to order from house of tools. We have Home Depot, Lowes, Northern Tool, and Harbor Freight tools as tool vendors, Home Depot and Lowes as construction grade lumber suppliers, and Houston Hardwoods, and maybe 1 or 2 other lesser known hardwood dealers. Note sure if you’ve checked out Summit Tools in Burnaby – I find they have a decent selection of professional-grade woodworking power tools.
I had actually considered buying the B2214, but I was never enthusiastic about the quality of the machinery that Busy Bee sells, so i have not made the plunge. Like many of the items I have purchased at Busy Bee: the quality of the imported tools and tooling is sketchy at best. The quality of their imports are much better than either Busy Bee or Princess Auto.
craftex vs king bandsaw Related Question:
Who manufactures Craftextools?
Busy Bee is proud to introduce the Craftex CX line of tools, designed to meet the needs of serious woodworkers and metalworkers. The Craftex CX series joins Craftex, our in-house brand that has been serving the needs of craftsmen for 34 years.
What does 14 mean on a bandsaw?
Rob Johnstone: Band saw sizes are derived from the diameter of the wheels in the saw. So a 14-inch band saw will have wheels that are 14-inches in diameter. There is another measure that indicates how wide a board you can resaw.
What is the best size bandsaw?
For a hobbyist, a 12″-14″ bandsaw is the ideal size. This size saw will provide plenty of power and a good deal of resawing capability. A professional will be better served with an 18″ bandsaw for a larger resawing capability. Choosing a 14″ band saw would provide plenty of power in a smaller footprint.
What should I look for in a bandsaw?
The two main things to consider when choosing a band saw are the depth of cut and the throat. The saw’s depth of cut is the distance from the table to the upper blade guides. Many band saws are marketed on this feature alone, which tells the prospective buyer how thick of stock can be cut using the band saw.
What is the smallest band saw?
The Proxxon Micro Saw is by far the smallest, lightest, most easily portable and stowable saw in this bunch. It has only 5-7⁄8″ of throat depth and about 3-3⁄8″ of cutting depth.
How thick of wood can a 9 band saw cut?
There are several $99, 9 inch band saws on the market in my area (Ryobi, Skill). The are able to cut a thickness of 2 ½ inches.
How much HP does a bandsaw need?
A 3/4 or 1 HP bandsaw is pefectly adequate for re-sawing stock at home….
How thick of wood can a bandsaw cut?
Band saws are the undisputed champ when it comes to cutting curves and slicing through thick material. Many small band saws can slice though lumber a full four inches thick, and bigger saws handle six-inch cuts.
What size bandsaw do I need for resawing?
To get started with resawing, I recommend a band saw of sufficient power and with a large depth of cut. Any motor smaller than 1hp and depth of cut less than 10″ will limit your effectiveness. (Some 14″ band saws have about a 6″ maximum cutso you’d be limited to a 12″ wide book-matched panel or less.)
Which is the best hobby bandsaw?
Our top choice of band saw, the JET JWBS-14DXPRO (view at Tool Nut), is powerful, versatile, and durable enough even for a professional, but is also well suited to the workshop of an avid DIY woodworker or hobbyist.
How high can a bandsaw cut?
The resaw capacity is the maximum height (thickness) that can be cut. For the small shop furniture maker, go with 14″ as the minimum for a bandsaw, though 16″ is better. Those doing larger work might even want 18″ or 20″ machines. Just make sure you have a minimum resaw height of 12″ for versatility.
What is throat depth on a bandsaw?
The throat is the distance from the blade to the vertical frame section of the body of the saw. This distance determines the width of cut that can be completed on the band saw. The throat on a free-standing cabinet band saw typically exceeds the 12 to 14-inch throat of smaller, bench-top models.
What does resaw mean on a bandsaw?
A resaw is a large band saw optimized for cutting timber along the grain to reduce larger sections into smaller sections or veneers. Resawing veneers requires a wide blade – commonly 2 to 3 inches (52–78 mm) – with a small kerf to minimize waste.
What is a miniature bandsaw called?
Micro-Mark is the No. 1 source for micro saws, including the top-high quality mini scroll saw, mini band saw and mini table saw.
What is a small band saw called?
There are also small portable sawmills consisting of a shop-size bandsaw mounted on a guiding table, which are called bandsaw mills (band saw mills, band sawmills). Like chain saw mills (a chainsaw on a guiding table), they can be used inexpensively by one or two people out in the field.