Thanks everyone for the advice. I decided against the U-Haul, and to transport the band saw on it's spine. So, I made a cradle and pre-assembled some uprights with braces to be installed on site. Then strapped the whole thing in with ratchet tie-downs. The ride went very smoothly.
I'll post picks when I get them re-assembled.
BTW: The guy I bought from in Fayetteville has several other tools in new or next to new condition at GREAT prices, including:
Unisaw - http://fayetteville.craigslist.org/tls/1892627043.html
PM1900 Dust Collector - http://fayetteville.craigslist.org/tls/1892601443.html
10x20 Performax Drum Sander - http://fayetteville.craigslist.org/tls/1892542146.html
I'll post picks when I get them re-assembled.
BTW: The guy I bought from in Fayetteville has several other tools in new or next to new condition at GREAT prices, including:
Unisaw - http://fayetteville.craigslist.org/tls/1892627043.html
PM1900 Dust Collector - http://fayetteville.craigslist.org/tls/1892601443.html
10x20 Performax Drum Sander - http://fayetteville.craigslist.org/tls/1892542146.html
I am in negotiations to buy a Powermatic drill press and a Jet 18" band saw.
The problem is that they are 4 hours away. I have a full size pickup but I am concerned about laying the band saw down for a 4 hour ride. I've never even looked at one. Can it be laid down safely? Can it be disassembled to make it easier to transport?
Or should I just plan on renting a U-haul, which is an extra $270?