Band saw decision

[Gregor Irsic]

HI!

Can you please help me with decision which BS to buy.
I'm deciding between Jet JWBS 14 and Metabo Bas 317.

Specifications are nearly the same, Only metabo is 200 EUR cheaper.

If anyone has any experiences with those machines, especially Metabo
could please help me out.

TIA

[Jim Matthews]

The Metabo brand is uncommon, State side.

A little research shows them to appear nearly the same as the Rikon line.
I would use the one with the largest motor, and most room on the cutting surface.

A larger motor should (in theory) last longer for light duty.

Which machine has free shipping?