Thanks for your input Dave, it's given me food for thought, the smaller one would help with the smiley face and perhaps the bigger one might be a bit much for Santa to get in his sack. 😀

Alan

HI Alan
I have an Electra Beckum 250 (badged Metabo) and it is a good hobby bandsaw.
If you are into serious modelling and are needing to cut lots of wood then the bigger version will be more suitable.
Bear in mind that a bigger machine will need bigger (dearer) blades and use more power.
The smaller version will fit on a bench whereas the bigger will be on a floor stand. OK if you have the room, but do you really need all that capability for your modelling needs.

I find I can cut whatever I require and can have the machine in my workshop as against having a larger one in the Garage.

The smaller one may help with the smiley face.

Dave

HI Shaun

Thanks for the reply.

Didn't put a smiley as the wife doesn't know yet 😯

Alan

HI Alan,

Must be serious no smiley's 😁 I have a Record Power BS12 which is not listed anymore but is similar in size to the BS300. its a great band saw and has always done everything I have asked of it and more, in hindsight I think it maybe a little too big for a hobby workshop, the wheel kit fitted is useless, 😫 I ended up making a trolley on castors to move mine around. I have had a bit of a problem with the on/off emergency stop switch but Record Power have been absolutely brilliant with their warranty. 😊 😊

Cheers Shaun