Thread: advices on choosing bandsaw and sharpening systems

hi all,

I am in the process of purchasing some news toys (tools ) and I would need some advices.
I am looking at buying a bandsaw and a sharpening system.
for the bandsaws, I have a choice between:
- carbatec (Carba-Tec 17" CE Bandsaw : CARBA-TEC)
- Hare/forbe (W4334 | BP-470 Wood Band Saw | machineryhouse.com.au)

They look similar to me however in terms of price one is almost $200 cheaper. I have heard of Hare forbe but never bought from them. I also do not know their own brand and if it is as reliable as the carbatec one.
any suggestion/advices regarding those 2 models?
I am also considering the carbatec heavy duty 14" bandsaw which is much cheaper but I am leaning towards one of the 2 above.
Any suggestion regarding this 14" bandsaw.
I don't mind spending the extra has long as it is worth it.

for the sharpening system, same thing between Hare/forbe and carbatec:
- Carbatec: tormek T3
- Hare/Forbe: Sheppach Tiger 2000 package (K120 | TiGer 2000 Wet Stone Grinder Package with + Wood Turners + House Hold Kits | machineryhouse.com.au) or the Tiger 2500

I am leaning towards the Tormek from the review I read but it is almost double the price and it does not come with all the jigs that come with the sheppach tiger 2000 kit.
although I don't mind spending the extra on the bandsaw, for the sharpening system, I am not sure if it is worth it since I will use it not as often as the bandsaw and mainly for chisels, handplanes blades and kitchen knives (probably the main use).
any suggestion? I am open to other products whether it is the bandsaws or sharpening systems.
Thanks