Hello,
I am interested in a Laguna 1412 bandsaw that is supposed to be in pretty new condition. Guy said it was hardly used and it also comes with a few extra blades. What is a this saw worth if it has been hardly used?
Thank you
[OP]
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Hello,
I am interested in a Laguna 1412 bandsaw that is supposed to be in pretty new condition. Guy said it was hardly used and it also comes with a few extra blades. What is a this saw worth if it has been hardly used?
Thank you
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I have one and love it....great BS...what comes with it accessory wise and how much does the guy want for it?Originally Posted by Rick Pinzon
[OP]
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Not sure what accessories he has other than than several blades. He just wants me to offer him a price. Its one of those situations where he will keep it unless he hears a price he likes I guess.
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If tools have been well cared for and seen little use, my general rule of thumb is to pay 70-75% of retail tops. Much more than that, and I'd just as soon buy new so that I know what I have. So for me, I'd go $770 - $825 ballpark on this saw. Another more important question is what do you really want in a bandsaw? For me, I wanted re-saw capacity and power over a general purpose saw for doing scroll work. This lead me to look at the 17-18" models - though the Laguna 14 SUV was in the running. So this saw at a good price may not be the best buy unless this saw is the saw you are looking for. Hope this helps.
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Do not be misled. The Laguna 14/12 will do a nice job of resawing hardwood lumber up to 12 inches tall. I know because I do it all the time. Of course you can get better speed with a more powerful saw but you will not get a better cut. The extra size is needed for long heavy material. I normally cut the stock close to the correct length before resawing so I don't have a big clumsy piece requiring a big saw.
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Well accessories would include a light and the mobility kit....saw now is $1100 new....+ about $200 for the accessories. If he doesn't want to give you a price, just tell him "I can't sell it & buy it too" or hit him low....if he says no he does have a price in mind and ask him what it is....
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Sounds to me like the seller is fishing for a price higher than he would be willing to sell it for. When a seller gives me the what are you willing to pay line I tell them I am not in the habit of telling someone what their stuff is worth.
[OP]
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I offered $600 to find out what he wants and he countered with $800
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Find out which blades he has (a Resaw King for example is a $150 115" blade). Also find out what accessories these things can make a big difference in value.
Of all the laws Brandolini's may be the most universally true.
Deep thought for the day:
Your bandsaw weighs more when you leave the spring compressed instead of relieving the tension.
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One sold for about 800 iirc off of the Columbus Craigslist, it came with the light, mobility kit and iirc one resaw king blade. But Columbus is a big market and a fairly prosperous city, I would actually think it might go a little cheaper in other markets.
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Not a 1412 but the Rikon 326 is $850 and a lot of folks seem to be comparing the saws to each other. Woodcraft has them on sale until 3/20. 5 yr guarantee.
I don't like it when someone says they want to sell something and won't give a price. I'd pass.
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I don't own the Rikon, but that seems like a screaming deal for a saw like that with a warranty like that.
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"I don't like it when someone says they want to sell something and won't give a price. I'd pass."
Just lowball him.You'll find out real quick what he will take.
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Rick....I just received an email from Laguna.....they have 13 14Twelve demo machines on sale for $875.....there are others as well....they may even have a warranty...not sure
https://lagunatools.com/march-madness-deals/
scroll down....HTH
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Got the same email. I believe they're doing free shipping, as well. I have the 14/12 and love it.
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