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bandsaw buying advice (self.woodworking)

submitted 1 year ago by Aliendelarge to c/[email protected]

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I'm looking at my options for 14" bandsaws but notice the 17" grizzly 40th anniversary edition seems like its worth considering. Aside from the obvious size increase how does it compare to the usual 14" saws? Is something like the Laguna 14|12 or Rikon 10-324TG 14" saws have any advantages?

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[–] AMillionMonkeys 5 points 1 year ago

I just recently got the 17" Grizzly myself. The other choice was the Laguna 1412. I'm sure I'd be happy with either but the decision came down to Grizzly being able to deliver to the house. You need to be prepared to get a ~300lb. crate from the curb into your shop. There's no guarantee the driver will help you - and if they do you should tip.
You have to consider power, too. The 2HP Grizzly comes wired 220V, so you need service to wherever the saw goes, plus a plug and an outlet from the hardware store.
The blade it comes with is almost useless - too high TPI. I'd ordered a 5/8", 6-TPI blade and it came before the saw did, so that's what I started with.