I was out here in the shop this afternoon admiring the work I had done on the overhaul of my old 14" imported bandsaw. I thought back through the process and the seemingly endless searches for parts that would fit and where I eventually found them.....some from Delta...some from Jet...and some aftermarket. I also remembered collecting manuals, parts lists, exploded drawings and the like and realized how much alike many of them were in both construction and appearance (discounting, of course the obvious logos and paint schemes).
Having never owned a "high-end" bandsaw, I was wondering what is the real difference between a $600 or $700 saw and a $1000 or $1100 saw? Now, I'm not so naive as to believe that all saws are created equal, and I know that Brand Name, track record and customer service count for a lot in deciding which saw to buy. I'm just curious as to, in essence, what the differences are and if they are worth the investment?.....end of braindroppings.........Butch