Band saw $50.

A few years ago I looked at a number of used band saws. What I finally came to realize is that almost all are made for cutting wood. A wood saw has 2 main differences (which are usually not worth trying to convert). 1), they run at too high of speed(s) - not practical for metals. 2) they have rubber tires (metal saws have bare wheels). The rubber quickly gets filled with metal swarf. I bought one and ended up giving it to a friend for his wood shop.
 
My Doall has hard plastic tires ( neoprene? ) haven’t noticed a problem in three years ,
 
My Doall has hard plastic tires ( neoprene? ) haven’t noticed a problem in three years ,
I don't know how problematic it really is. It is just a point my research revealed when I was shopping for a band saw.
 
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