[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

Harbor freight has a 9in band saw for 130 bucks.. I have one and love it.. just need to find a higher tooth count belt.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96980

All the lower end units will be about the same quality level. Two things will stand out - blade size/length, and method to change speeds. Get one that has a "standard" blade size so that you can go to Sears, Home Depot, Lowes...etc and get replacements. Since you have experience with one already, you shouldn't have any problem picking one out.
Rigids IMHO, really arent much better than anything else, but they do typically have a better warrranty.