High-quality band saw
I'm looking for a high quality band saw to use for rough-cutting aluminum in a home shop. I've seen a lot of $200 import bandsaws with mixed reviews (i.e. ryobi, hitachi, jet, grizzly).
I would probably prefer vertical (instead of horizontal) due to size and would be willing to spend up to $500 if it were a high quality saw.
I'm looking for something that's 1/2 - 1 HP. Will be used to cut small pieces of aluminum, so no specific size requirements on the actual band saw.
Any recommendations for brands or saws? Is there a high-quality, American manufacturer?
Tormach PCNC 1100, SprutCAM, Alibre CAD