I need to upgrade my bandsaw. I have an old Sears 12". It has been working
fine for about 10 years but now I need to do some resawing. I found a local
source for some real nice white and red oak and some cherry on 5/4 and 6/4
at 7" to 9" inches wide. The sears is too underpowered and too small.
So, I am looking at the Jet WBS-14CS and the Delta 28-206. Both are 1HP and
have similar specs except the delta has 2 speeds. Both are $549.99 at
woodcraft and money is a concern. I figure to add a riser to which ever I
buy.
Any opinions or experience with either of these saws with the riser
installed?
Thanks
Nitromaster
1 HP, 4 speeds, and a cast iron table:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=32208
matching riser blocks from 6" going to 12":
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=9645
Made in China just as much as the Delta. And you might be
able to add Carter guides to it.
--
Alex
cravdraa_at-yahoo_dot-com
not my site: http://www.e-sword.net/
Neil,
I have sold hundreds of each model of both bandsaws that you asked
about. Both Jet and Delta represent a good value and both bandsaws are
well made. In the 14" models most reviews come down to these two units
as which one is best. If I was doing craft work and lathe work I
would look at the Jet and save a few dollars, if I wanted to do more
resaw work and wanted to do more precision cutting I would look very
hard at the Delta. The guides are superior on the Delta unit. Good
luck.
Mike from American Sycamore
www.americansycamoreretreat.com
That is great advice, thank you much.
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> Neil,
>
> I have sold hundreds of each model of both bandsaws that you asked
> about. Both Jet and Delta represent a good value and both bandsaws are
> well made. In the 14" models most reviews come down to these two units
> as which one is best. If I was doing craft work and lathe work I
> would look at the Jet and save a few dollars, if I wanted to do more
> resaw work and wanted to do more precision cutting I would look very
> hard at the Delta. The guides are superior on the Delta unit. Good
> luck.
> Mike from American Sycamore
> www.americansycamoreretreat.com
>
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Neil Larson wrote:
> I need to upgrade my bandsaw. I have an old Sears 12". It has been working
> fine for about 10 years but now I need to do some resawing. I found a local
> source for some real nice white and red oak and some cherry on 5/4 and 6/4
> at 7" to 9" inches wide. The sears is too underpowered and too small.
>
> So, I am looking at the Jet WBS-14CS and the Delta 28-206. Both are 1HP and
> have similar specs except the delta has 2 speeds. Both are $549.99 at
> woodcraft and money is a concern. I figure to add a riser to which ever I
> buy.
>
> Any opinions or experience with either of these saws with the riser
> installed?
>
> Thanks
>
> Nitromaster
>
>