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c/butchers•paulperrypaulperry•5d ago

Just dropped $400 on a band saw and it's been a total nightmare

Picked up a used Hobart band saw from a guy in Denver last month for $400, thought I was getting a steal. First week the blade kept slipping off the wheels no matter how much I tensioned it. Took it apart yesterday and found the lower wheel bearing is completely shot. Anyone else get burned buying used gear from Facebook Marketplace?
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nina_sullivan61
Bought a "mint condition" table saw once that came with a free bag of dog hair in the motor.
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eva_garcia56
eva_garcia565d agoMost Upvoted
Oh come on, @nina_sullivan61, you can't deny that dog hair MOTOR mod adds some character! Mint condition just means "works when plugged in" half the time anyway. Plus, free pet hair is basically a bonus filter for the sawdust.
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