I have both the Harvey T-40 lathe and the Harvey Ambassador C14 bandsaw. Both are good quality machines, and satisfy my turning needs well.
I use the bandsaw for all my cutting needs, because I don’t have room for a table saw in my shop. I cut blanks, resaw, and even cut segments and staves—just about everything on this saw. It comes with excellent, easy to adjust roller bearing blade guides, nice cast iron trunion under the table, and standard 3/4” miter gauge slots. Yes, it also has a foot brake. It doesn’t come with a miter gauge, which was OK for me because I bought a small Incra miter gauge for cutting segments,
Almost any bandsaw can produce good cuts. The trick to good cuts is using a good blade and switching to the correct blade for a particular application. Some folks are a bit lazy and don’t take the time to switch blades, and they get poor results. I happen to use Timberwolf blades, but there are several good blade manufacturers out there.
When it comes to size, a 14 inch seems to meet all my needs. I have had both smaller and larger bandsaws, but this 14 inch works well for me.
Finally, as mentioned by Brian, don’t force your cuts, let the saw do the cutting. Over time, you will get a “feel” for your saw and you will know if you are forcing the cuts. The quality of your cut will show if you forced the cut as well.
Good luck in your search. If you decide on the Harvey, I think you will be happy with your purchase,