I've been looking at all the smaller table and bench mounted power saws and I'm curious if using one of these small band saws would be OK for ripping planking?
I know a small table saw would be much better for that, but I'm looking for a little versatility. The band saw would also give me the ability to rough cut larger pieces that I could file/sand into shape.
Or would I be better off getting a small table saw for things I needed to rip and a scroll saw for the more detailed work?
I don't have a lot of space to work with, so the fewer tools like this the better.
Also, how loud are these saws? I'll be rigging up my 2 HP shop vac in some form or fashion while using these saws, are these saws louder than that 2 HP shop vac?
Thanks.
I know a small table saw would be much better for that, but I'm looking for a little versatility. The band saw would also give me the ability to rough cut larger pieces that I could file/sand into shape.
Or would I be better off getting a small table saw for things I needed to rip and a scroll saw for the more detailed work?
I don't have a lot of space to work with, so the fewer tools like this the better.
Also, how loud are these saws? I'll be rigging up my 2 HP shop vac in some form or fashion while using these saws, are these saws louder than that 2 HP shop vac?
Thanks.