Thread: Just received Laguna LT 14 SUV bandsaw

Originally Posted by BobR

The 3000 series machines all come out of China. It is in no way your standard "made in China" product. The saw is very solid, well made, and has an excellent finish. Suspect that it is out of a Laguna factory or made to Laguna specs and quality.

99% sure most Laguna machinery is rebranded product from chinese manufacturer Harvey.

HARVEY INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD.

Craig.

Craig, very interesting site, really like that Shark Universal Overhead Guard. Might be tempted (one day in the very distant future) to have a go at doing a home version.

-HARVEY INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD.

Mick.

The replacement fence turned up today and works fine. I was able to resaw a piece of rosewood to give veneer of less than 1mm. Did not have time to take any pics.

Craig, I am not in a position to argue with you and you are closer to the action. However, compared with the other pieces of Chinese made machinery I have, this is in a league of its own.

Originally Posted by BobR

Craig, I am not in a position to argue with you and you are closer to the action. However, compared with the other pieces of Chinese made machinery I have, this is in a league of its own.

I agree wholeheartedly re their build quality. I intend to make these machines the one's of choice once i'm in a position to upgrade. From what I have researched so far they are on par price wise whether you go Laguna or Harvey. Very impressive units for their price range.

I expect that you should get many pleasurable hours out of your purchase Bob, and I am very envious. I look forward to more of your updates.

Craig.

Craig, just a short follow on. For a Chinese build the bandsaw comes with a Leeson motor out of the USA and the saw is fitted with a number of Laguna patented features. So unless Laguna has licensed these patents the implication is that the saw is being built for Laguna.

Thanks Bob, handy info.

As I don't have one of each to compare side by side it doesn't surprise me that there are some differences. I only made the connecting whilst researching the table/cabinet saws. Also, the Laguna range is more extensive than Harvey from what I have seen so far.

I'm very interested to see how you go with running it in with some regular use.

Craig.

thanks Bob for taking the time to document this. Do you think the motor and table can be fitted by one person.
cheers

I also received an LT 14 SUV in the same batch as this.
I have taken some photos but Bob seems to have it covered!
Fitting the motor and table is possible by one person.
The motor is heavy and awkward but I propped it on the foam packing that the motor came boxed in and it lined up well enough to get it bolted in place.

I rested the table in place then lifted the outer end and fitted the tightening bolts.
Fairly straight forward. The table rests on machined semi-circular rails. These were heavily greased but mine had some metal swarf in it. I cleaned it off and re-greased the rails before fitting.

Both Glenrob and myself have just assembled our bandsaw with out help. The motor is the awkward bit, but can be done. The table has a bit of weight in it but not a problem. The more awkward bit is getting it off the pallet and moving it on your own. This is a very heavy unit and is top heavy until the motor is fitted.

Bob,

I must apologise for not following your thread as closely as I should have, but I'm sure you can understand that I've been pretty wrapped up in my own little world with my saw since it arrived.
Glad to hear you got a new fence now and can really get into seeing what these saws are capable of.
On a slightly different note though, I just got a post from one of our "friend" who have been following our progress and am not sure what to make of it. In responding, I just hope I didn't go too far in relation to what was written. Maybe someone else can make sense of what his intentions were.
Anyhow, all the best with your new saw and good luck enjoying it.

Bob.

I'm sure what your 'friend' said was in good nature and not to be offending anyone.

Originally Posted by delbs

I'm sure what your 'friend' said was in good nature and not to be offending anyone.

Delbs,
You know him better than I, so I will defer to your better judgement.

Cheers,
Bob

Just a quick update on the new bandsaw. As part of the new tool chest I am making I had to make three shelves. I took the opportunity to resaw the shelves rather than keep running them through the thicknesser. The shelf is 850mm long and 315mm wide. The removed piece is 2mm thick the full length. Timber is NSW rosewood. Very happy.

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very jealous. Nice work!