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13th February 2017, 01:17 AM #1Novice
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Bandsaw for home
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New to bandsaws , looking for a 14 inch bandsaw for home. What is the favourite at the moment
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What's your budget?
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13th February 2017, 07:52 PM #5GOLD MEMBER
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Any reason why you have chosen 14"? On a tight budget? Or do you have the ability (regardless of current willingness...) to spend more? Space limited?
I'd suggest looking at the Laguna models but don't dismiss the Laguna lt18; as with most power tools bigger is better in my opinion (doesn't really take up that much more floor space). Alternatively the Minimax 16" is reputably one of the best small/mid size bandsaws around and doesn't cost much more than a laguna lt18 after a few accessories. I would probably get the Minimax if I had my time again (have the lt18 and am happy with it but the Minimax just looks far more robust again).
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14th February 2017, 03:02 AM #6
many are very happy with their Hammer bandsaws -- N4400 or N3800.
regards from Alberta, Canada
ian
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Hello and welcome, Noreik.
At our Men's Shed we run a Timbecon 14inch deluxe bandsaw BAS-350-B. We've had this for a bit under a year and it has performed well. Timbecon is now offering a 5 year warranty I believe – this suggests that they have some confidence in their product. We've resawn redgum, spotted gum and other tough woods.
Whatever saw you get, I strongly recommend watching this YouTube video of Alex Snodgrass's bandsaw clinic on setting up a bandsaw. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wGbZqWac0jU. And blow some money on a really good blade.
Please keep us posted on how you go.
Brian
PS The saw mentioned above is around $1300 new. If your budget runs to $2500 or so I'd certainly be drooling over the Laguna SUV.
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