Anyone own a Laguna Bandsaw?

[jdmyers4]

I know they're high-end, quality machine. I was wondering if anyone out there owns one? What do you think of Laguna?

Not that I'm going to get one anytime soon. Just dreaming about getting one is all.

John

 

[bgray]

I own the LT18.

Phenomenal saw. You won't regret buying one. There's not one item of disappointment that I can think of.

If you do a lot of resawing, consider a carbide blade. Well worth the extra money.

 

[jdmyers4]

Thanks for the reply. I have a DVD they sent me of a demo of their bandsaw (the LT16HD, I think). Very impressive machine. The president of the company was giving the demo and he said the goal they set was to build a bandsaw that could cut like a table saw (straight). Not that the bandsaw would replace the table saw, of course, but approach the quality of a table saw cut. It was a pretty impressive video. They sent it to me for free upon request on their website.

It certainly is a piece of machinery that I'm lusting for.

John

 

[buzzb]

I own the LT16HD, several years old before they started using Baldor motors. I have enjoyed it and have no complaints. Blade guides are nice and easily set. Dust extraction is good. Wheels run very smoothly. The mobility wheels (two wheels with a detachable hand dolly) work extremely well. Every time I use mine I wheel it into position. The only thing I want to add is one of their new resaw fences.

buzzb