I need a 17" bandsaw for general woodworking and resawing.
Jet 710750B JWBS-18QT 18" Wood Cutting Bandsaw $1785 plus a base plus tax with free shipping. It doesn't have a brake. Tool less blade guide. 1 3/4 HP. Net weight 410 lbs.
I also like the Laguna 14BX 2.5 hp as it gets good reviews. It has a disc brake, quick tension release and ceramic guides. Weighs 270 lbs. $1499 plus 150 for the base and 99 shipping. NO tax. Warranty is two years
Grizzly has the G0513X2F. 2 hp motor, weight is 335 lbs. $1399 plus 119 freight plus a base ($100) plus sale tax.
Rikon - 18" Bandsaw, Model #10-342 $1799 plus tax and a mobile base. 2 hp, No brake that I can see. 324 lbs
The only neg review I have read on the Laguna refer to customer service. On the Grizz I see several talk about the tires needing replaced in 6 months. Heck my 14" Delta is 15 years old and original tires are still good! Also talk of fit and finish not very good.
Which do you have? What do you like or not like about it? Thanks