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   Joined: Apr '10
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   Jan. 24, 10 - 12:19PM

   I RECENTLY SOLD MY FIRST 14IN 1HP BAND SAW AND WOULD LIKE TO UPGRADE, BUT I AM CONFUSED ABOUT ALL THE DIFFERENT CHOICES. FOURTEEN TO 18IN AND 1 TO 3HP MOTORS. IM NOT CRAZY ABOUT HAVING TO USE A RISER BLOCK. I PLAN TO SLICE LOGS,( IN THE FUTURE)BUT FOR NOW I WILL PROBABLY USE THE SAW FOR SLICING VENEER, SHAPING AND POSSIBLY SOME DETAIL WORK. IM ASSUMING THAT THE LARGER THE MOTOR, THE LONGER IT MAY OPERATE IF MADE BY A QUALITY MANIFACTURER. WOULD YOU PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR SUGGESTIONS...ON BRAND AND SIZE. I HAVE NEARLY BURNED UP MY COMPUTER SEARCHING FOR REVIEWS. THK U!!

   Submitted By: Wild Wood

   # Posted 2 years ago
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   Editor
   

   Editor
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   Jan. 24, 10 - 08:14PM

   The large saws are often called European style bandsaws. One feature many of those saws offer is a lower table, which is handy for cutting logs and resawing in general. The low table can be awkward when you're cutting more detailed work, such as furniture parts or dovetails, because the cut is further from your eyes.

   Yes, the large the motor the more resaw capability you'll have. Which isn't to say that a 3/4 or 1 hp 14" bandsaw equipped with a riser block won't cut through a 12" log ( it will, I've done it) but you'll cut faster with a saw that has a bigger motor.

   Start your shopping by deciding what your budget is. Once you've done that you can look for machines that fit into your price range. Then make a feature list so you can compare machines apples to apples. That'll help you pick the machine that fits your budget and offers the features you want.

   George Vondriska, Editor

   # Posted 2 years ago
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   Remodelguy
   

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   Editor wrote:
   Jan. 24, 10 - 08:14PM
   The large saws are often called European style bandsaws. One feature many of those saws offer is a lower table, which is handy for cutting logs and resawing in general. The low table can be awkward when you're cutting more detailed work, such as furniture parts or dovetails, because the cut is further from your eyes.
   Yes, the large the motor the more resaw capability you'll have. Which isn't to say that a 3/4 or 1 hp 14" bandsaw equipped with a riser block won't cut through a 12" log ( it will, I've done it) but you'll cut faster with a saw that has a bigger motor.
   Start your shopping by deciding what your budget is. Once you've done that you can look for machines that fit into your price range. Then make a feature list so you can compare machines apples to apples. That'll help you pick the machine that fits your budget and offers the features you want.

   # Posted 10 months ago
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   lineflyer
   

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   Joined: Apr '11
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   I have a Grizzly 14 " bandsaw and i am very happy with it. My question is if I add a riser block in order to resaw larger lumber is this something I should plan on leaving in the saw at all times or would it be better to go back to the stock configuration when the larger capicity is not needed.

   # Posted 2 months ago
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   Paul Mayer
   

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   Joined: Dec '09
   Posts: 116

   When you install a riser block you will want to leave it in for all operations moving forward. Swapping out would be a pain, require different blades, and there is really no advantage to removing it that I can think of.

   Paul http://www.vernswoodgoods.com

   # Posted 2 months ago
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   okie
   

   member
   Joined: Feb '12
   Posts: 15

   I was convinced by my local Woodcraft store manager to buy the Rikon 14 inch model. No riser block is required. I have been resawing with a Timberwolf 3TPI blade and am totally happy with it. I'm sawing hardwood from my property, including hickory and cherry. I'd buy the saw again, for sure.

   # Posted 2 months ago

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