Laguna vs Grizzly band saw

[tom van sickle]

I have pretty much narrowed it down to a Laguna 1412 or the Grizzly G0513X2. Is either of them better for resaw? I realize Laguna is 14" and Grizzly is 17". I would really appreciate any input as this is my first "real" band saw. Thank you.

[Harold Burrell]

I own the G0513X2 and love it. I've had it for a few years and have absolutely no issues with it. I also own an older delta-style 14". That is a good machine as well. However, when it comes to resawing, there is no comparison. The Grizzly works great for that.

Couple things to consider...1. You might not think that the extra 3" are a big deal, but you will eventually wish you had them. And 2. You will want to check and see how wide of a blade the Laguna will take. The width of the blade matters especially in resawing. I keep a 3/4" blade on my Grizzly for resawing. It works very well. I'm not sure that a 14" would handle that size blade.

[Mike Null]

I have the Laguna 14-12 and it'll take a 3/4" blade. Mine is new so I can't attest to its performance but so far i am very pleased.

[glenn bradley]

I have the 17" machine and often wish for a 20". Given the proven positive history of the G0513 series for Grizzly I would err on the side of a deeper throat. If you only resaw or do not do much bandsaw work on larger pieces this may have no value for you. In my case it would be the tie-breaker.

[Brian Kincaid]

I have the 17" machine and often wish for a 20". Given the proven positive history of the G0513 series for Grizzly I would err on the side of a deeper throat. If you only resaw or do not do much bandsaw work on larger pieces this may have no value for you. In my case it would be the tie-breaker.

I had a 20" and now long for a 24"+. Bandsaws are like that. I don't really want more resaw height beyond 17" but the extra throat would make things very straight-forward when using the machine for odd and twisting cuts.
-Brian

[Harold Burrell]

I had a 20" and now long for a 24"+. Bandsaws are like that. I don't really want more resaw height beyond 17" but the extra throat would make things very straight-forward when using the machine for odd and twisting cuts.
-Brian

Yeah. Throat depth. There is never quite enough.

Which is why I am currently designing the mother of al band saws in my shop. The plan is to install a monster pulley on the roof of my shop that will literally transform my entire shop into a band saw. The only limiting factor to the depth will be the size of my shop.

I'm pretty stoked about it really.

However...I am running into a little bit of an issue in trying to figure out just how I am going to get that same size pulley UNDER my shop...

[David C. Roseman]

Tom, have a look at this thread on the same topic, begun 12-9-14:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?224863-Another-bandsaw-question-Laguna-14-12-or-Grizzly-0513X2

David

[tom van sickle]

Thank you David, really looks like 6 of one half dozen of the other. Think I'm going with Grizzly, just hope the roller guides do what they say they will.

[Kevin Bourque]

Yeah. Throat depth. There is never quite enough.

Which is why I am currently designing the mother of al band saws in my shop. The plan is to install a monster pulley on the roof of my shop that will literally transform my entire shop into a band saw. The only limiting factor to the depth will be the size of my shop.

I'm pretty stoked about it really.




However...I am running into a little bit of an issue in trying to figure out just how I am going to get that same size pulley UNDER my shop...

We had a massive band saw at my trade school. The bottom wheel protruded down pretty far so a slot was cut into the shop floor to accommodate it. It worked fine, however the saw was so large we rarely used it.

[Kevin Wolfe]

I bought the G0513X2F with the foot brake a few months back and really like it. I was looking at the same saw you were and decided that bigger here was better. They are pretty comparable. I like the roller bearings.

[Gus Dundon]

I'd take the 17 inch band saw

[Silas Smith]

Better guides vs. bigger saw. You can always add Laguna's guides later to your saw, but you can't add 3" to the bandsaw, and 3" is a huge difference. I started with a 14" Rikon, moved to a 17" Bridgewood and finally upgraded to a 24" Felder. Each step up has been a quantum leap in machinery.

[Kevin Womer]

I'd take the 17 inch band saw

Yep, what Gus said, and I have had a 14 inch Grizzly for over 10 years now. I wouldn't regret a bigger bandsaw at all.

[James Nugnes]

Almost unfair for me to comment as the chances of me sliding up the band-saw size pole are none and none. As I grow more and more ancient ( at an alarming pace I might add) I end up with less and less room not more and less and less interest in muscling big machines around my smallish shop. So the 14/12 with its diminutive footprint for the capabilities it carries in its basket of tricks was perfect for me....maybe a little pricy but clearly more saw than your typical 14. That is what made sense for me.