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   elmaduro | Nov 01, 2021 12:47pm | #1

   Went from the 14" Griz G0555 to a Laguna 14/12 and no regrets. Got a fairly decent price for the Griz which helped offset a bit of the upgrade cost. Had to return a Grizzly planer recently due to 2 quality defects and so I'm no longer a Grizzly fan. Expect long delivery times on your new purchase.

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   _mj_ | Nov 01, 2021 01:33pm | #2

   I went from a Delta cast iron to the Laguna 14SUV (now discontinued) and could not be happier. The steel-framed euro style saw is better in every way.

   The Harvey C14 looks to be the same specs and is on sale and in stock ($1699.00) at:

   https://www.harveywoodworking.com/collections/bandsaws?gclid=CjwKCAjwoP6LBhBlEiwAvCcthN2F6h5f-Lh9ikmL1ouFW9y1CNPPRBvrViKJnJHrFasI5j0_gFQkxhoCh2YQAvD_BwE

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   john_c2 | Nov 01, 2021 02:57pm | #3

   I had the same Ridgid saw. I had a riser block on it for a while, but no mater how I tuned it up I could not get it to resaw worth a crap.

   I bought a Laguna 14/12 and couldn't be happier. I've done nothing to it except change blades when they get dull, and I resaw 1/8 slices of cherry 9-11 inches wide like butter.

   I took the riser block off the Ridgid, and now it lives with a 3/16 blade for scrolling thin stuff. And cutting long waste for the burn pile.

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   jim_hall | Nov 01, 2021 03:45pm | #4

   I had a Delta X10 bandsaw. I installed a riser block, Carter ball bearing guides and a Kreg fence system. I couldn't fix having to constantly re-adjust the guides when changing height of cut. Nothing wrong with the guides but the vertical post they were connected to just wouldn't center consistently in the same place. I sold it and bought a 220v Laguna 14bx. It eliminated that problem and makes re-sawing so much easier and accurate. You can check out more details on the Laguna 14 series saws by searching Youtube. There are several review videos there.

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   fishnduty | Nov 01, 2021 04:11pm | #5

   Maybe consider keeping the Rigid as dedicated small blade saw? I bought ceramic guides for my first BS and keep a 3/16" blade on it as the setup on that saw was always a pain when changing sizes.
   Unfortunately machines prices are through the roof right now. Many BS are 40%+ more now than just a few months ago. I looked at the Laguna models but Powermatic was in stock so I went that direction.

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   gulfstar | Nov 01, 2021 06:53pm | #6

   Laguna 14 SUV, with a Resaw King blade I can use it for cutting lengthwise if the Table Saw is crowded and slices through 14 inches logs with ease while being able to run a narrow blade for cutting tight curves. The rigidity of the frame, lack of vibration and weight are probably its assets.

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   Michael74 | Nov 02, 2021 04:15am | #7

   I want to say that Laguna 14SUV is good. I use it and really happy with it.