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   john_c2 | Jan 16, 2020 11:29am | #1

   I have the Laguna 14/12, and its perfect. I do a ton of resawing. The motor is 1.75 hirse, but it cuts through 10 inch cherry like butter. I think its 1200 bucks. The 14/BX comes with a 2.5 up motor for 1500.

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   user-6404106 | Jan 16, 2020 11:41am | #2

   I also have the 14/12 which you can find on sale for under $1000. I am very happy with it - it has performed every task I have given it, including resawing 11" boards. Great saw for the price. You may want to step up to the BX to get the brake though.

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   hotdogman | Jan 16, 2020 11:46am | #3

   Thanks for the information. The Leguna is one of the saws I have been seriously considering. I am glad to know it performs well.

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   _mj_ | Jan 16, 2020 03:43pm | #4

   I have the SUV version of the Laguna 14". Resaw capacity is the most you'll find in 14" and a 3HP motor wired for 220. Dust collection is excellent even when resawing. Has footbrake with built in power switch. I could not be happier.

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   gulfstar | Jan 16, 2020 05:15pm | #5

   Same as MJ. The 14 SUV with a one inch resaw king has given me only satisfaction. I sent the blade for resharpening after 4 years of abuse including cutting logs into planks and resawing Ipe for laminating bent frames. Only drawback is setup time during blade changes . Make sure you see for yourself a SUV and a 14-12, they are both good but you will see they have a different construction.

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   489tad | Jan 16, 2020 07:39pm | #6

   I have a Powermatic 14” with a riser block. I like it a lot. I did store a Laguna 18” 2hp band saw for a friend. It was a great saw. Hated seeing it go. If I were to buy again I get a Laguna.

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   Fr_Jude | Jan 16, 2020 11:08pm | #7

   Laguna SUV is what I got for Christmas in 2017. It does everything I need, though I haven't tried resawing yet (saving up for the blade). Blade changes are easy enough; setting the guides seems to be a bit trickier, but that could be my lack of experience. I recommend it unreservedly.

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   user-7274013 | Jan 17, 2020 01:16am | #8

   Look at the Grizzly 17” extreme-series, it’s a great bandsaw, has plenty of power.

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   lathejunkie | Jan 17, 2020 03:01pm | #9

   You have a tremendous choice of really fine bandsaws at your fingertips. My father, has a Delta with a riser block and has had it since I was a kid - many decades ago. He still uses it with abandon.

   When I got around to dropping some change I purchased the Laguna 18 with a footbrake. For many of the reasons you discussed. I resaw with the Resaw Master, and a couple of different sleds depending on the length of the piece. Bowl blanks are a snap - I don't have to ride my Powermatic around the shop balancing the piece. I do have the unit on a trolley of sorts, so I can move it around my small shop as required.

   I've had the opportunity to rebuild a few bandsaws for friends and I still keep coming back to the Laguna.

   The long and short of it - put a few extra dollars away and seriously think about the 18. My only criticism - putting a 1/4" blade on the unit is mind numbing. Have never made it work. Oh, one other thing - the 158" blades are a handful - easy to put on and off but a handful nevertheless.

   Enjoy whatever choice you make. I've had the Laguna for years with zero issues. My shop is basically centered around the Laguna and the Powermatic.

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    hotdogman | Jan 17, 2020 08:59pm | #10

    Thanks all of the thoughtful answer to my bandsaw choice. It looks like the Leguna comes out on top.