I think it's gonna be the Powermatic PWBS-14 Bandsaw...


ridnharley

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After doing a lot of research, I think this is best bandsaw for my shop.

 

Any owners/users of this saw have any tips or tricks?

After a 3-4 years I finally found out that removing the table when changing blades is faster and a whole lot easier.  Taking the table off is a simple matter.  You will do a much better job of setting the guides.

 

Last year I added a riser block.  Works perfectly.  

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After a 3-4 years I finally found out that removing the table when changing blades is faster and a whole lot easier.  Taking the table off is a simple matter.  You will do a much better job of setting the guides.

 

Last year I added a riser block.  Works perfectly.  

 

I like the idea that the riser block comes with the saw now.

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I got mine used around 4 years ago. The only thing I added was the mobile base. Works great! Dust collection is not great but if you try running it with the dust collector disconnected you'll notice a lot more dust. I know I've forgotten the dust collector when a cloud of fine sawdust starts forming around me. So even though it's not great it is somewhat effective.

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I got mine used around 4 years ago. The only thing I added was the mobile base. Works great! Dust collection is not great but if you try running it with the dust collector disconnected you'll notice a lot more dust. I know I've forgotten the dust collector when a cloud of fine sawdust starts forming around me. So even though it's not great it is somewhat effective.

 

I've done that with my tabletop bandsaw.

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