Tools & Materials
Powermatic - PWBS-14CS 14-in. Bandsaw
This 14-in. bandsaw from Powermatic features 1-1/2 hp motor and includes a fence and optional riser block kit to increase its resaw capacity.
Sep 01, 2007
The Powermatic comes loaded with accessories and has plenty of mass and power. It ranked high for performance among its cast-iron brethren, but the wheels were misaligned by more than 1/8 in. on the machine we tested. It features a small knob for adjusting the blade tracking.
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