What is the cost difference?
That aside, buy the one you want if you have the money. Laguna make an excellent BS and I know this because I own one (LT 18). I'm happy with my purchase and would do it again. I'm not familiar with the Powermatic but I didn't like the Delta one very much. I wanted something that would resaw well without a lot of fuss.
Neil
Delta/Powermatic: $900 for the saw $100 for the mobile base + blades 0 shipping (Amazon)
--------------------------- $1000 + blades (+ fence for Delta)
Laguna LT14SE: $1200 for the saw $90 for the base $100 for the mobile unit + blades $150 shipping ( a guess)
--------------------------- $1540 + blades
Difference of approx $500. [snip]
I have the Delta and overall am pretty satisfied with it. I have done some resawing, but always thought it would be nice to have a 1 inch carbide tipped blade for that kind of work.
Since you have the money, I think I would get the Laguna if I were in your shoes.
Lou
Laguna have some big promotions on right at this moment. I bet if you call them you could get a deal. Free shipping is not out of the question. They were very willing to "deal" when I bought mine. No harm in trying.
The quoted me 250 to get to the east coast. Better check on that one.
IMNSHO 1" blade is not really a big deal unless you want to spend the big bucks for carbide. A 1/2" woodslices resaws just fine.
-S
X5 *Bandsaw*??????
Yep,
Allen
Aha!! On my wish list.
Max
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