Coral band saw

AcroNem · Dec 31, 2015

Alright I'm stuck deciding so I'm going to turn to you guys for your opinions. I'm sick of using a Dremel or other tools to cut frags, so I'm ready to shell it out for a decent band saw. Which is the one that you prefer? The dfs 100 or the Gryphon AquaSaw? Any input is appreciated.

Jlobes · Dec 31, 2015

get the gryphon. Ive heard they are much better/nicer!

AcroNem · Dec 31, 2015

It definitely looks nicer, but $200 more than the other. I'm liking that the reservoir is under it and recirculates versus needing a tub under it to catch what falls from the top. Anyone own the dfs 100 that can say otherwise? Just trying to get other ideas before I jume on one.

Tegridy Reef · Dec 31, 2015

Yeah I got one and my buddy has one and the store he works for has the other he likes gryphon more but for me the 100 does the job for me but if I would do it again I'd get gryphon just cause of word of mouth

ahammer · Jan 18, 2016

I just use a $100 skil band saw with a $100 diamond blade, works with everything

Reef Pets · Jan 18, 2016

I have a gryphon that I'm about to sell. Hasn't been used much and in great shape. If interested let me know and I'll send a photo tomorrow.

Jlobes · Jan 18, 2016

Reef Pets said:
I have a gryphon that I'm about to sell. Hasn't been used much and in great shape. If interested let me know and I'll send a photo tomorrow.

why ya selling? Ive been thinking about grabbing a gryphon and getting rid of my inland.

Reef Pets · Jan 18, 2016

I have a couple of them and they just set around taking up space along with one inland. I mainly offer sps for sale and no longer use a saw. But, I want to keep one around just in case its needed. They are a little louder due to not using a factor blade but a gryphon blade can be put on and issued solved. I've always used the aftermarket blades due to the huge price difference and the little extra blade noise never bothered me.

watchguy123 · Jan 18, 2016

Gryphon works great. Easy to clean up.

jc50chevy · Jan 19, 2016

Reef Pets said:
I have a gryphon that I'm about to sell. Hasn't been used much and in great shape. If interested let me know and I'll send a photo tomorrow.

What r u going to be asking? Can u post a pic?

Jlobes · Jan 19, 2016

I don't want to step on acronem toes, but if you're selling I'm interested… Of course the OP gets first dibs

Reef Pets · Jan 20, 2016

Jlobes said:
I don't want to step on acronem toes, but if you're selling I'm interested… Of course the OP gets first dibs

I'll get a photo sent to you tomorrow.

marcoss · Jan 31, 2016

Go with the Gryphon. It's the only one I've used so I am biased. You are welcome to try mine out if you take care of it and clean it. I'm anal when it comes to clean stuff. Haha. Mine looks nice and has been used a decent amount.