I am in need of a new bandsaw. My previous was a Rikon 10-326 14" with 14" resaw capacity. I looked at some Grizzly's but their resaw is only 12", I used my old Rikon's full 14" capacity many times so that leaves Grizzly out of the picture for me. For a new 14" saw I am between the Harvey Alpha and Rikon 10-353, and for 18" bandsaws I'm between the Laguna 18BX (available now) and the Rikon 10-347 (available next month). I am avoiding 5hp units as that would require a new electrical circuit.
Does anyone here have any of the four listed bandsaws that can speak to what you like and may not like about them? My concern with Harvey is that it is a 15" bandsaw and I can't seem to find 15" replacement tires anywhere except for Harvey. My concern with Laguna is what appears to be a spotty customer service record.
Thanks,
Damon
Does anyone here have any of the four listed bandsaws that can speak to what you like and may not like about them? My concern with Harvey is that it is a 15" bandsaw and I can't seem to find 15" replacement tires anywhere except for Harvey. My concern with Laguna is what appears to be a spotty customer service record.
Thanks,
Damon