elephant band saw

[wolfpackerwebb]

anyone ever heard of the brand elephant a band saw.
Only thing i can find on the internet is a that they are made in Tiawan.
There is a 14" for sale on craigslist for $125 and I am in the market for a bandsaw.
Thanks for any help

 

[McRabbet]

I guess it is a bit facetious, but is it "white"? I've been around for a long time and never heard of the brand name. I'd be leery of it at any price.

 

[junquecol]

Elephant brand saws were sold by many independent vendors. Generally a good saw, when tuned up. Parts can be a problem. Trendlines sold them under the Relient brand, but they have gone belly up. Think about it for a moment, how often does a bandsaw break. Quality and finnish are less than Jet or Delta.

 

[wolfpackerwebb]

thanks guys.
you have been very helpful.
Still not sure what I will do.
I doesn't come with a fence do you think a delta fence will work on it

 

[wolfpackerwebb]

I know most of you do not have current craftsman power tools however please say how you feel about this saw.
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/tls/189479235.html
I will mostly be using the saw to replace jig saw cuts
Don't forsee myself doing alot of resawing
Thanks again

 

[Tom Dunn]

Think about it for a moment, how often does a bandsaw break.

Saw that ad as well.

Uhhhh, actually, I'm feeling kinda foolish asking this, but, how often do they break:eusa_thin ????.......