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Bandsaw recommendation
Posted on 2/27/25 at 10:02 am
Posted on 2/27/25 at 10:02 am
I'm looking to upgrade my woodworking bandsaw.
I'd really like to have something with enough arse to do resawing and I have access to plenty of 20 amp 240v outlets, so I'm looking at a 240v machine.
As of now, I'm looking at the Powermatic PM1500 with 3hp motor and the Armor Glide. My table saw is a Powermatic with Armor Glide and it's great.
I'm also considering a Laguna 18BX. Obviously no armor Glide, so more maintenance and upkeep on the cast iron surfaces, but seems like a good machine.
It's a long shot, but anybody have any recommendations?
I'd really like to have something with enough arse to do resawing and I have access to plenty of 20 amp 240v outlets, so I'm looking at a 240v machine.
As of now, I'm looking at the Powermatic PM1500 with 3hp motor and the Armor Glide. My table saw is a Powermatic with Armor Glide and it's great.
I'm also considering a Laguna 18BX. Obviously no armor Glide, so more maintenance and upkeep on the cast iron surfaces, but seems like a good machine.
It's a long shot, but anybody have any recommendations?
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Posted on 2/27/25 at 10:08 am to El Segundo Guy
Adding that I'm not against Grizzly machines. I have several, but all of my Grizzly machines are Extreme Series made in Taiwan, not the cheaper lines of Grizzly made in Chiner.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 2:23 pm to El Segundo Guy
Laguna is pretty much the gold standard for woodworking bandsaws.
other than that and the Powermatic, look at Harvey's as well.
If you are looking to resaw though, make sure you buy a good blade. Wood Slicer brand is one of the better ones.
other than that and the Powermatic, look at Harvey's as well.
If you are looking to resaw though, make sure you buy a good blade. Wood Slicer brand is one of the better ones.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 3:47 pm to El Segundo Guy
Rikon makes a solid product, I think.
Posted on 2/28/25 at 10:31 am to bbvdd
Yes, the Laguna looks nice. I think it will come down to the Laguna or Powermatic. I really like the armor glide but Powermatic machines are weird in that you have to make your own electric plug.
Once I take a few steers to the sale barn, I'll have some frick off money and I'll pick one up.
I plan on doing some resawing and rough milling, so I want a heavy, 3 hp machine.
Once I take a few steers to the sale barn, I'll have some frick off money and I'll pick one up.
I plan on doing some resawing and rough milling, so I want a heavy, 3 hp machine.
This post was edited on 2/28/25 at 10:36 am
Posted on 2/28/25 at 3:21 pm to El Segundo Guy
Posted on 3/1/25 at 2:27 pm to Rouxdee
Looks cool. Not going to do it though.
Posted on 3/3/25 at 10:18 am to El Segundo Guy
A couple more to throw in the mix:
Harvey Ambassador C14 3hp (I’ve had mine for nearly 2 years and it has been great and done everything I’ve needed it to do). Love the foot brake, so definitely get one with that!
They also have a 15” Alpha with more bells and whistles for a few hundred more)
Rikon was mentioned before; they have a 3hp 220v that would be worth a look as well.
Harvey Ambassador C14 3hp (I’ve had mine for nearly 2 years and it has been great and done everything I’ve needed it to do). Love the foot brake, so definitely get one with that!
They also have a 15” Alpha with more bells and whistles for a few hundred more)
Rikon was mentioned before; they have a 3hp 220v that would be worth a look as well.
Posted on 3/3/25 at 10:32 am to nahtanojc
I will check out the Harvey.
No offense, but i don't want a Rikon from Chiner. I know the Powermatic and Laguna are made in Asia, but if I have to spend my money, I'm buying something from Taiwan over China 10 times out of 10.
Not one machine in my woodshop is made in the PRC and I'll damn well keep it that way even if I have to pay more.
No offense, but i don't want a Rikon from Chiner. I know the Powermatic and Laguna are made in Asia, but if I have to spend my money, I'm buying something from Taiwan over China 10 times out of 10.
Not one machine in my woodshop is made in the PRC and I'll damn well keep it that way even if I have to pay more.
This post was edited on 3/3/25 at 10:37 am
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