Another bandsaw question. Laguna 14/12 or Grizzly 0513X2?

[Justin Pfenning]

Good point.

[Chuck Hart]

You can put cool blocks on the Grizzly. I think more power the better. Cool blocks are much better than bearings IMHO. So you can have it all with the Grizzly

[Scott Reed]

In my experience I would have to agree that cool blocks are better than bearings.

[Curtis Myers]

Justin, don't have any experience with the new Laguna 14/12, but I have the G0513X2 and would buy it again in a heartbeat. Comparing the specs of those two models, including motor, weight and blade and material capacity, the G0513X2 seems to be a much beefier saw. I guess I'd ask why you would not prefer a 17" swing capability at the throat to a 14" if you conclude that the saws are comparable values in other respects.

David

Ideally you want your Resaw capacity to match you jointer/planer capacity unless you flatten your boards by hand.

All the Best
Curt

[Justin Pfenning]

Ideally you want your Resaw capacity to match you jointer/planer capacity unless you flatten your boards by hand.

All the Best
Curt

Excellent point.

[Curt Harms]

You can put cool blocks on the Grizzly. I think more power the better. Cool blocks are much better than bearings IMHO. So you can have it all with the Grizzly

Agreed especially for narrow blades. I just used oil soaked hardwood. I've also heard of people using brass and I'm thinking about trying Corian. Anything softer than blade teeth so if teeth meet guides it's the guides that give way.

[David C. Roseman]

Ideally you want your Resaw capacity to match you jointer/planer capacity unless you flatten your boards by hand.

All the Best
Curt

Curt, the resaw capacity on both saws is 12". Am I missing something?

David

[Curtis Myers]

Curt, the resaw capacity on both saws is 12". Am I missing something?

David

I'm sorry, I thought someone was suggesting to go for a 17" Resaw capacity. I miss read the post.

All the Best
Curt