mreza Salav
03-06-2011, 12:27 PM
I know I know, another bandsaw thread, but I have specific models in mind:
I am going to get a bandsaw larger than my current 14" one this year. I have read many of the threads on this topic. I think I have narrowed it down to Laguna or Grizzly.
- It's for a hobby shop and mostly getting it for resawing.
- I think I am going to get a 18" or larger one.
- I would like to have larger than 12" resaw as well (don't need anything larger than 16" though).
- Also, I have a basement shop so it should be possible to get it down there (although it may be a big challenge).
Right now I am in Chicago (until early summer) before I move back to Canada.
I am thinking of getting Laguna LT18 3000 model. I have looked into their Italian made lines but cannot justify the extra expense given very little extra I get (a bit more resaw which I don't need). There is a used (but in good condition) LT18 within driving range of me for $2500 but I don't have a place to store it until summer to take it with me.
So, my question is, for a budget of about $2k or close to that which would be a good value? Other saws in consideration are Hammer N4400 and Grizzly 514x series.
More specifically, I'd like to hear from LT18 3000 owners. I know there are a few on here who have ordered it (based on older threads). Anything you don't like about it? any regrets? How does the saw perfrom?
TIA
I am going to get a bandsaw larger than my current 14" one this year. I have read many of the threads on this topic. I think I have narrowed it down to Laguna or Grizzly.
- It's for a hobby shop and mostly getting it for resawing.
- I think I am going to get a 18" or larger one.
- I would like to have larger than 12" resaw as well (don't need anything larger than 16" though).
- Also, I have a basement shop so it should be possible to get it down there (although it may be a big challenge).
Right now I am in Chicago (until early summer) before I move back to Canada.
I am thinking of getting Laguna LT18 3000 model. I have looked into their Italian made lines but cannot justify the extra expense given very little extra I get (a bit more resaw which I don't need). There is a used (but in good condition) LT18 within driving range of me for $2500 but I don't have a place to store it until summer to take it with me.
So, my question is, for a budget of about $2k or close to that which would be a good value? Other saws in consideration are Hammer N4400 and Grizzly 514x series.
More specifically, I'd like to hear from LT18 3000 owners. I know there are a few on here who have ordered it (based on older threads). Anything you don't like about it? any regrets? How does the saw perfrom?
TIA