I am mostly a wood turner but do some flat work as well. I have been considering replacing my 14 inch bandsaw with a larger model. I have been looking at the Grizzly 19 inch G0514x for $2,050 plus $239 shipping or the Shop Fox w1825 they have listed for $2600 and free shipping. They both have many of the same features like 3 hp motor, same table size, blade size, 220volt, same footprint. The Shop Fox has two dust ports and a foot break while the grizzly has one dust port and no foot break. My old saw has no dust ports and no foot break.
Is having a foot break a big deal (never needed it before but?) and how about the dust collection ports? Are two better than one? More importantly are they worth the little extra cost? Any of you have either of these machines and experience with them? Any thoughts and help appreciated.
Thanks