The Laguna bandsaw arrived in my shop a short time ago. It may be awhile before I get to unwrap it, but I hope to get it set up soon.

 

 

 

 

      

NICE!!!!!

What a great win Al!  I'm happy for you.  Hope to see it up and running soon.

Have fun Al! 

Congrats!!!!

Always nice to have a new tool. If ya got room.... enjoy...

I did a bit of unwrapping today and assembled the base. This saw weighs 275 lbs so I decided I'll definitely need the mobility base if I intend to move it around at all. Ordered that today. I think the $135.00 plus shipping will be well worth the investment. Ordered from Woodcraft. Looks like a major step up from the Craftsman BS.

4 minutes ago, Al B said:

Looks like a major step up from the Craftsman BS.

Yeah, like going from a Ford to a Porsche.    

I laid a catalog picture of the Laguna on my Shopsmith bandsaw table and left it there overnight. The next morning it had tear stains on it. But, after some consoling she's all better now.

Here are a few more photos. Assembly is done.

Bottom photo is the packaging as I opened it. The next up is after removing the base assembly parts and the styrofoam from the box

Then the saw, and finally the saw with the base and the mobility wheels and table attached. The fence has yet to be put together. Once I have the blades, we'll be ready for fine tuning. This is awesome !

 

 

Edited January 16, 20206 yr by Al B

Al, that is one sweet looking machine. Congratulations again!

How's it feel so far Al? Fit, finish, heft etc.

Sweet!!!

Awesome Al!  Hope you had help getting her stood up.  That is no light weight machine.

Got any projects running through your head for testing the new machine?

3 hours ago, John Morris said:

How's it feel so far Al? Fit, finish, heft etc.

Wonderful ! This is one solid machine. My daughter helped me to get it upright. Getting the mobility casters was definitely a smart decision. Never would have moved it otherwise. I love the design for the ceramic guides. No tools needed to make adjustments. Never had a BS with a table that tilts so easily. Again, no tools needed there. The high and low fence option is another great feature.  An insert below the lower guide can be slid in once the blade is on to help direct sawdust to the collection chute. Even the blade insert on the table has levelers to set it flush with the table. The quick release for the blade tension is a real blessing. Laguna thought of everything when they designed this saw. My blades arrived today so I'm hoping to get it running soon. Won't be tomorrow though. Temperature is supposed to feel like below zero and my little wood stove would struggle with those temps. 

2 hours ago, Artie said:

Got any projects running through your head for testing the new machine?

First thing will be to cut some 1/2" thick strips from some split birch wood. Hope to make a box using the strips. Then I'll have to head to Highland Hardwoods in Brentwood NH to pick up a bit of wood for BS boxes. 

Congratulation, Al.  That looks like a really nice machine.  I am curious as to the maximum cutting heighth and the depth of the throat (from blade to house).  

• Now that you have such a sweet BS you will find many more uses and use your TS less.  The BS is quieter, safer, and generates less dust.   Danl