Paralysis by Analysis -- which bandsaw?

What is the cost difference?

That aside, buy the one you want if you have the money. Laguna make an
excellent BS and I know this because I own one (LT 18). I'm happy with
my purchase and would do it again. I'm not familiar with the
Powermatic but I didn't like the Delta one very much. I wanted
something that would resaw well without a lot of fuss.

Neil

toolguy wrote:
> What is the cost difference?
Delta/Powermatic:
$900 for the saw
$100 for the mobile base
+ blades
0 shipping (Amazon)
---------------------------
$1000 + blades (+ fence for Delta)

Laguna LT14SE:
$1200 for the saw
$90 for the base
$100 for the mobile unit
+ blades
$150 shipping ( a guess)
---------------------------
$1540 + blades

Difference of approx $500.
[snip]

> Neil

Laguna have some big promotions on right at this moment. I bet if you
call them you could get a deal. Free shipping is not out of the
question. They were very willing to "deal" when I bought mine. No
harm in trying.

Thanks folks. I ordered it today. They gave me a tiny deal, $1495 for
LT14SE plus base plus mobile unit plus shipping.

I added the starter blade kit plus the $168 "resaw king" 1" wide blade.

Ouch! But it feels so good.

I priced it out and with the 6" resaw riser kit and fence for a Delta
14" saw I think the price ended up being more for the Delta than for
the Laguna. And the Laguna has 1/2 hp more power.

I have the Delta and overall am pretty
satisfied with it. I have done some
resawing, but always thought it would
be nice to have a 1 inch carbide tipped blade
for that kind of work.

Since you have the money, I think I would
get the Laguna if I were in your shoes.

Lou

In article <[email protected]>,
Never Enough Money <[email protected]> wrote:

> toolguy wrote:
> > What is the cost difference?
> Delta/Powermatic:
> $900 for the saw
> $100 for the mobile base
> + blades
> 0 shipping (Amazon)
> ---------------------------
> $1000 + blades (+ fence for Delta)
>
> Laguna LT14SE:
> $1200 for the saw
> $90 for the base
> $100 for the mobile unit
> + blades
> $150 shipping ( a guess)
> ---------------------------
> $1540 + blades
>
> Difference of approx $500.
> [snip]
>
> > Neil
>

"Never Enough Money" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Folks I have done many hours of mental tradeoffs on whether to buy the
> Delta 14" X bandsaw, the Powermatic 14CS, or the Laguna LT14SE. Perhaps
> I need to see a therapist????
>
> The real question is whether the Laguna is worth the extra money.
>
> One review I read likened the Laguan to a cabinet makers table saw and
> the Delta.Powermatic to contractors saws.
>
> The Laguna is superior in many ways, but as a hobbyist woodworker, I'm
> not convinced the extra performance is worth it.
>
> One real attraction to the Laguna is the resaw capability: 12" and a 1"
> blade with 2 HP. I'm told the cut is so smooth, very little sanding or
> planing is needed.
>
> I now have the money and it's burning a hole in my pocket.
>
>
> What say y'all?

The paralysis will only accrue by asking this group for advise. If budget
allows, I would get a 16" or 18". I have the Jet 16" and I've never
regretted the move.
Dave



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Buy the Delta X5. Unlike some of the Delta saws, this one is still made
in the USA and uses every part that the original 1939 unit used. In
other words, you have a HUDGE parts resource to draw on. It also now
comes with a 1.5 HP motor, the same one in fact that the Delta
contractors saw uses. You can wire it for 220 V and it will produce 2HP.
As for service, just look in the back of a Delta book for the listing of
Hundreds of service locations. Any one can help you. I know Delta is
undergoing some "changes" lately, but BLACK & DECKER has taken a hands
off approach toward these industrial tools, and have committed to
improving the line, according to my sources....( and BTW I don't work
for Delta, only been a service center for the last 35 years...)

rick pixley wrote:
> If you buy from Laguna be prepared for a wait and not much in the way of
> customer information..I'm going on 5 months now and have yet to see mine and
> have been told 4 different delivery dates.Going in I knew there was a three
> month wait.I don't find their sales folks to be helpful after the sale and
> you're treated like an intruder if you inquire or question them..It has not
> been a good experience thus far and you can see others with similar dilemas
> on their message board..I'd look at the Rincoh at Woodcraft if I had it to
> do over again..Just my 2cents,Rick
> "Never Enough Money" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Folks I have done many hours of mental tradeoffs on whether to buy the
>>Delta 14" X bandsaw, the Powermatic 14CS, or the Laguna LT14SE. Perhaps
>>I need to see a therapist????
>>
>>The real question is whether the Laguna is worth the extra money.
>>
>>One review I read likened the Laguan to a cabinet makers table saw and
>>the Delta.Powermatic to contractors saws.
>>
>>The Laguna is superior in many ways, but as a hobbyist woodworker, I'm
>>not convinced the extra performance is worth it.
>>
>>One real attraction to the Laguna is the resaw capability: 12" and a 1"
>>blade with 2 HP. I'm told the cut is so smooth, very little sanding or
>>planing is needed.
>>
>>I now have the money and it's burning a hole in my pocket.
>>
>>
>>What say y'all?
>>
>
>
>

"Never Enough Money" <[email protected]> wrote in message \
> Thanks folks. I ordered it today. They gave me a tiny deal, $1495 for
> LT14SE plus base plus mobile unit plus shipping.
>
> I added the starter blade kit plus the $168 "resaw king" 1" wide blade.
>
> Ouch! But it feels so good.

A few weeks back, I was at woodworking show that among other things, had a
Laguna bandsaw display. I was amazed by the veneer thin strips that it was
able to cut off an 8" x 12" block of hardwood. I don't own a bandsaw, so for
all I know, all makes of bandsaws could be capable of this type of
performance, but I was still suitably impressed.

"Allen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> "Max" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> "pho" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> > Buy the Delta X5. Unlike some of the Delta saws, this one is still made
>> > in
>> > the USA and uses every part that the original 1939 unit used. In other
>> > words, you have a HUDGE parts resource to draw on. It also now comes
>> > with
>> > a 1.5 HP motor, the same one in fact that the Delta contractors saw
>> > uses.
>> > You can wire it for 220 V and it will produce 2HP. As for service, just
>> > look in the back of a Delta book for the listing of Hundreds of service
>> > locations. Any one can help you. I know Delta is undergoing some
>> > "changes"
>> > lately, but BLACK & DECKER has taken a hands off approach toward these
>> > industrial tools, and have committed to improving the line, according
>> > to
>> > my sources....( and BTW I don't work for Delta, only been a service
>> > center
>> > for the last 35 years...)
>> >
>>
>>
>> X5 *Bandsaw*??????
>
> Yep,
>
> http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=4839
>
> In the market for the same thing Pho so thanks for the info.
>
> Allen

Aha!! On my wish list.

Max

> $150 shipping ( a guess)

The quoted me 250 to get to the east coast. Better check on that one.

IMNSHO 1" blade is not really a big deal unless you want to spend the big
bucks for carbide. A 1/2" woodslices resaws just fine.

-S

"pho" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Buy the Delta X5. Unlike some of the Delta saws, this one is still made in
> the USA and uses every part that the original 1939 unit used. In other
> words, you have a HUDGE parts resource to draw on. It also now comes with
> a 1.5 HP motor, the same one in fact that the Delta contractors saw uses.
> You can wire it for 220 V and it will produce 2HP. As for service, just
> look in the back of a Delta book for the listing of Hundreds of service
> locations. Any one can help you. I know Delta is undergoing some "changes"
> lately, but BLACK & DECKER has taken a hands off approach toward these
> industrial tools, and have committed to improving the line, according to
> my sources....( and BTW I don't work for Delta, only been a service center
> for the last 35 years...)
>


X5 *Bandsaw*??????

In article <[email protected]>,
"Max" <[email protected]> wrote:

> "pho" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Buy the Delta X5. Unlike some of the Delta saws, this one is still made in
> > the USA and uses every part that the original 1939 unit used. In other
> > words, you have a HUDGE parts resource to draw on. It also now comes with
> > a 1.5 HP motor, the same one in fact that the Delta contractors saw uses.
> > You can wire it for 220 V and it will produce 2HP. As for service, just
> > look in the back of a Delta book for the listing of Hundreds of service
> > locations. Any one can help you. I know Delta is undergoing some "changes"
> > lately, but BLACK & DECKER has taken a hands off approach toward these
> > industrial tools, and have committed to improving the line, according to
> > my sources....( and BTW I don't work for Delta, only been a service center
> > for the last 35 years...)
> >
>
>
> X5 *Bandsaw*??????

Yep,

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=4839

In the market for the same thing Pho so thanks for the info.

Allen

If you buy from Laguna be prepared for a wait and not much in the way of
customer information..I'm going on 5 months now and have yet to see mine and
have been told 4 different delivery dates.Going in I knew there was a three
month wait.I don't find their sales folks to be helpful after the sale and
you're treated like an intruder if you inquire or question them..It has not
been a good experience thus far and you can see others with similar dilemas
on their message board..I'd look at the Rincoh at Woodcraft if I had it to
do over again..Just my 2cents,Rick
"Never Enough Money" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Folks I have done many hours of mental tradeoffs on whether to buy the
> Delta 14" X bandsaw, the Powermatic 14CS, or the Laguna LT14SE. Perhaps
> I need to see a therapist????
>
> The real question is whether the Laguna is worth the extra money.
>
> One review I read likened the Laguan to a cabinet makers table saw and
> the Delta.Powermatic to contractors saws.
>
> The Laguna is superior in many ways, but as a hobbyist woodworker, I'm
> not convinced the extra performance is worth it.
>
> One real attraction to the Laguna is the resaw capability: 12" and a 1"
> blade with 2 HP. I'm told the cut is so smooth, very little sanding or
> planing is needed.
>
> I now have the money and it's burning a hole in my pocket.
>
>
> What say y'all?
>