AntiGravity
Well Known Member
Dilemma. I'm pretty much done on the wings. They're all closed up and I'm working on the flaps. I see I have to fabricate some parts which requires the cutting of some angle and some AS3-125 sheet. The right tool for the job is unquestionably a band saw, but I don't have one.
I'm saving hard for the fuselage kit and all the various bits I want to ship in with it (remember I'm in NZ so freight consolidation is important). I reckon I'm going to need to chunk down some $17k (NZ) and then pay $5k-$6k shipping / customs / GST (tax) on top of that. I have around $11k at the moment and expect to have the balance by Christmas so hopefully I can order everything for shipment by late Jan early Feb.
Here's the thing: do I spend about $700 now on a decent bandsaw or what? How much will I need a bandsaw during the rest of the project (slow build). I don't mind spending the dollars at all if I'm really going to need it, but by the same token I don't want any more delay than I already have.
Your advice appreciated! Cheers,
I'm saving hard for the fuselage kit and all the various bits I want to ship in with it (remember I'm in NZ so freight consolidation is important). I reckon I'm going to need to chunk down some $17k (NZ) and then pay $5k-$6k shipping / customs / GST (tax) on top of that. I have around $11k at the moment and expect to have the balance by Christmas so hopefully I can order everything for shipment by late Jan early Feb.
Here's the thing: do I spend about $700 now on a decent bandsaw or what? How much will I need a bandsaw during the rest of the project (slow build). I don't mind spending the dollars at all if I'm really going to need it, but by the same token I don't want any more delay than I already have.
Your advice appreciated! Cheers,