Got my Wood magazine today and they did a review of 9"-10" and 14" band saws under $500.00. In the 14" catagory the Craftsman BAS350 at $470.00 received highest marks above the Porter Cable PCB 330BS at $400.00

High points for the Craftsman : Most power, the best and easiest to use blade bearing guides, easiest blade adjustment. The saw performed well in every test

                                                        resaw up to 8" and use up to a 3/4" blade

                                                        Big paddle on/off switch. 

                                                        Large 15 3/4 X 20 3/8 table with 3/8 X 3/4" miter slot for aftermarket accessories

                                                        2 dust ports for excellent dust collection

                                                         Easy drive belt tensioning

 

High points for Porter Cable:  The only model with 2 table trunnions, table adjustments are smooth despite no rack and pinion adjuster

                                                      A large cabinet below the saw provides storage for blades and accessories

                                                      Comes with a 3 year warranty

Other saws in the tests included  Craftsman BAS 230, Grizzly G0803,  Jet JWB 10, Rikon 10-305 and Ryobi  BS904G

I bought a Wen 10" last fall for $248 the looks very close to the Crafstman. And it is a good saw so far.

 

https://www.amazon.com/WEN-3962-Two-Speed-Stand-Worklight/dp/B016VD8GAA

 

Herb

 

 

I was looking at the Craftsman when I bought mine. They didn't have any in the store and couldn't order one. The salesman said he didn't know when they would get any. You also can't order them online. I ender up going with the Rikon.