14|12 1-3/4HP 14" Bandsaw Reviews

3.5 Rating 17 Reviews

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800-535-4486

Location:

1177 Rosemar Rd,
Parkersburg
West Virginia
26105

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SR From SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

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“I bought one of Laguna Tools' bandsaws a few years ago. Yesterday, a metal part snapped. Laguna now tells me that they no longer support this bandsaw and I must contact Harvey Industries (a Chinese company) for parts. THEY HAVE NO PHONE NUMBER FOR HARVEY INDUSTRIES. I tried to speak to a supervisor at Laguna Tools and got a voicemail that was full, so I couldn't even leave a message. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SUPPORT.”

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Posted 2 years ago

MS From NEW MILFORD

Verified Reviewer

“Received the bandsaw and there was a small defect on the table. I contacted customer service via email and got a response the same day. They asked for pictures, which i sent and they determined that a new table should be sent out. Saw was easy to setup following the youtube videos. As this is my first bandsaw i can not say how it compares to other brands but i am really happy so far with the purchase.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“The Laguna 1412 can run on standard 120v, however it has many of the nice features found on larger cabinet saws. A large quick-release blade tension lever makes blade changes a snap. The large throat plate insert helps you see what you're doing to set the ceramic guides. The ceramic guides might just be my favorite feature of this saw. With 5 points of contact above the table, and five points of contact below the table, the blade has excellent control. I also really like the rack and pinion system for adjusting the guide height (cut height). It maintains perfect alignment as it travels up and down by a hand crank. The ceramic guides stay in alignment, and the blade stays square to the table... regardless of cut height. The tall re-saw fence is fantastic for its intended purpose. However, it can get in the way for shorter cuts, so you flip the fence on its side for a "flat" mode. This works fairly well, but I like the re-saw made better. At any rate the fence slides smoothly on a nylon guide, and locks down securely. Everything about the 1412 seems professional and easy to use. Even the optional LED snake light is well designed and lights up the work surface as intended. I can highly recommend this model. Love it.”

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Posted 3 years ago

DB From BANNING

Verified Reviewer

“The saw works great, however there are a couple minor "inconveniences". The bottom door hits the fence, so the fence must be moved out of the way for the door to open fully. Not a big deal to me because I don't plan to change blades often. The lower guides are under the table, so there isn't much room for your hands to adjust to make adjustments. Also, a brake would be nice but not a big deal for me. I knew when I bought the saw that it didn't have a brake. I highly recommend watching the YouTube assembly videos before or during assembly. The saw was super easy to "square up" and assemble. Great saw for the money.”

1 Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago

SM From ALVARADO

Verified Reviewer

“I ordered my saw July 2 2020 . Still waiting. Hope it will be good a saw, if I ever get it. Store blames corona virus.”

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Posted 3 years ago

KR From BON AQUA

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“I could not be happier with this bandsaw. Follow the setup instructions and it cuts true, even thick resaw cuts. I've cut 8" with not problems. Laguna has a series of vids to set up the bandsaw. A few little quirky things, like you have to loosen two screws and drop a gate to open the lower door. And the bottom guides are not easy to get to for adjustment. But those are minor things, in my opinion.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“I bought my 1412 at the Roanoke store the help was terrific I got it home and with the help of a friend we got it to gether in less than too hours it works like a charm very quiet no vibration resawed a 2x10 perfectly never slowed down the mobility kit makes moving it around easyLOVE MY LUAGUNA”

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Posted 4 years ago

LT From New Plymouth

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“The blade tracking system is terrible Please be careful of what you purchase and ask questions.”

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Posted 5 years ago