{"id":4299,"date":"2018-05-11T04:49:41","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T11:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/?p=4299"},"modified":"2018-10-02T21:56:42","modified_gmt":"2018-10-03T04:56:42","slug":"best-band-saw-woodworking-1500-2000-2500-3000-3500-4000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/best-band-saw-woodworking-1500-2000-2500-3000-3500-4000\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Band Saw for Woodworking Under $1500, $2000, $2500, $3000, $3500, & Over $4000"},"content":{"rendered":"
Are you looking for a new band saw? Did your old one stop working? Or do you just want to upgrade to a better version?\u00a0<\/span>I know that it is hard to pick a model from so many options so I have reviewed a range of different models and have chosen the best one in each price category!\u00a0<\/span>Before we get on with the review, I wanted to mention that these band saws are recommended for professionals and heavy\/advanced users and that is why the prices are quite high. <\/span><\/p>\n After 100s of hours researching and reviewing 23 models, these are my top picks in each price category:<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n One more thing I wanted to say, some higher priced models have better specifications than the cheaper models but that does not always mean quality! <\/span><\/p>\n And I am going to take a guess that you are looking for a machine that will last you many years!<\/span><\/p>\n Each specification is pretty important, so take a close look at the comparison table!<\/span><\/p>\n If you are a beginner and are simply looking for a startup model then I suggest you check out the <\/span>Best Band Saw for Woodworking Under $200, $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900 & $1000 review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This was a hard decision but I chose the <\/span>JET JWBS-14DXPRO<\/span> as my overall pick. <\/span><\/p>\n After reviewing every single detail about each model, I narrowed it down to this one and here\u2019s why:<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>JET JWBS-14DXPRO<\/span> has a depth of throat of 13.5 inches and a maximum depth of cut of 12 inches!<\/span><\/p>\n The work table measures 15 x 15 inches and it can be tilted anywhere from 10\u00b0 to 45\u00b0.<\/span><\/p>\n It comes with a 105 inch blade with a width anywhere from \u215b to \u00be inches, lastly, the speed of the blade can be set at 1500 feet per minute or at 3000 feet per minute! <\/span><\/p>\n This item works with a 1.25 horsepower motor!<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s one more thing, this model comes with 5 years of warranty!<\/span><\/p>\n I give this item 5 stars, it is made from a very reliable company and it has outstanding customer feedback. It is also great value for money given it is among the cheaper priced group of the professional band saw models<\/span><\/p>\n Go check out the <\/span>JET JWBS-14DXPRO here on Amazon<\/span><\/a> and on <\/span>JET<\/span><\/a> for more details!<\/span><\/p>\n But that is not all! Read the full review below so you can learn a few more facts.<\/span><\/p>\n Related:<\/strong>\u00a0Band saw or table saw: what are the differences and which do you need first<\/a><\/p>\n hes<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n 4200 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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Overall Top Band Saw & the best band saw for the money!<\/span><\/h2>\n
Best Band Saws for Woodworking – Comparison Table<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\n Model<\/span><\/td>\n Rating<\/span><\/td>\n Depth of throat at 90\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n Maximum depth of cut at 90\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n Table Size<\/span><\/td>\n Table Tilt<\/span><\/td>\n Wheel diameter<\/span><\/td>\n Blade length <\/span><\/td>\n Blade width<\/span><\/td>\n Blade speed<\/span><\/td>\n Weight<\/span><\/td>\n HP<\/span><\/td>\n Light attachment<\/span><\/td>\n Miter Gauge attachment<\/span><\/td>\n Rip Fence attachment<\/span><\/td>\n Warranty<\/span><\/td>\n Price<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n JET JWBS-14DXPRO<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 5 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 13.5 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 12 inc<\/span><\/p>\n 15 x 15 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 10\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 14 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 105 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u215b – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n 1500, 3000 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 247 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 1.25 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n Under $1500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Powermatic PWBS-14CS<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3.5 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 13.5 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 6 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 15 x 15 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 10\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 14 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 93.5 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u215b – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n 3000 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 250 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 1.5 HP<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n Under $1500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n SHOP FOX W1729<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3.5 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 18 – \u00bc inches<\/span><\/td>\n 12 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 26- \u00be \u00a0x 19 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 5\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 18 – \u215e inches<\/span><\/td>\n 143 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u215b – 1 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 1700, 3500 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 367 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 2 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 2 years<\/span><\/td>\n Under $1500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Grizzly G0513X2<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 16 – \u00bc inches<\/span><\/td>\n 12 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 23 – \u215d x 17 – \u00bc inches<\/span><\/td>\n 5\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 16 – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n 131 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u215b – 1 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 1700, 3500 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 325 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 2 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n Under $1500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n RIKON 10-326<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3.5 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 13 – \u215d inches<\/span><\/td>\n 13 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 21 – \u00bd x 15 – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n -7\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n 111 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 3\/16 – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n 1445, 2950 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 285 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 1. 75 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n Under $1500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Laguna Tools MBAND1412-175<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 4 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 13 – \u215d inches<\/span><\/td>\n 12 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 16 x 21- \u00bd inches <\/span><\/td>\n -7\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n 114.75 – 116 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u215b – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n Single speed<\/span><\/td>\n 267 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 1. 75 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n Under $1500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Grizzly G0513X2BF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 16 – \u00bc inches<\/span><\/td>\n 12 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 23 – \u215d x 17 – \u00bc inches<\/span><\/td>\n 5\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 16 – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n 131 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u215b – 1 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 1700, 3500 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 357 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 2 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n Under $2000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n JET JWBS-15-3<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 14 – \u215b inches<\/span><\/td>\n 14 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 21 – \u00bd x 16 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 5\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 14 – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n 133 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u215b – 1 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 3100 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 382 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 3 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n Under $2000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Laguna Tools 14 SUV<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 2.5 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 13 – \u00bc inches<\/span><\/td>\n 14 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 15 x 15 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 15\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 14 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 125 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 1\/16 – 1 inches<\/span><\/td>\n Single speed<\/span><\/td>\n 380 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 3 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n Under $2000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Grizzly G0514X2B<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3.5 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 18 – \u00bc inches<\/span><\/td>\n 12 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 26 – \u00be x 19 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 5\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 18 – \u215e inches<\/span><\/td>\n 145 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u215b – 1.25 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 1700, 3500 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 427 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 3 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n Under $2000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Grizzly G0514X2<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 18 – \u00bc inches<\/span><\/td>\n 12 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 26 – \u00be x 19 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 5\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 18 – \u215e inches<\/span><\/td>\n 143 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u215b – 1.25 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 1700, 3500 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 427 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 3 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n Under $2000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n RIKON Power Tools 10-342 <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3.5 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 17 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 13 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 21- \u00bd \u00a0x 15 – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n -10\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n 153 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u00bc – 1- \u215c inches<\/span><\/td>\n 3280 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 328 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 2 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n Under $2000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n RIKON Power Tools 10-353<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 4 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 13 – \u215d \u00a0inches<\/span><\/td>\n 14 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 21- \u00bd \u00a0x 15 – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n -10\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n 142 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 3\/16 – 1 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 4300 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 315 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 3 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n Under $2000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rikon 10-380<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 21 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 14 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 19 x 30- \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n \u215c – 1 – \u215c inches<\/span><\/td>\n 2296,3610 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 644 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 3 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n Under $2000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Laguna Tools mband14bx110-175 <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 2.5 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 13 – \u215d inches<\/span><\/td>\n 13 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 16 x 21 – \u00bd inches <\/span><\/td>\n -7\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n 114.75 – 116 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u215b – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n Single speed<\/span><\/td>\n 260 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 1.75 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n Under $2000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n RIKON Power Tools 10-346<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3.8 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 17 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 19 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 25 x 19 inches<\/span><\/td>\n -5\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n 162 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u00bc \u00a0– 1 – \u215c inches<\/span><\/td>\n 4920 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 498 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 4 HP<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n Under $2500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n JET 708749 JWBS-16<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 16 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 10 – \u00bc inches<\/span><\/td>\n 17 x 17 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 10\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n 123 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u215b – 1- \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 3000 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 310 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 1.5 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n Under $2500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Shop Fox W1770 <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3.5 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 20 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 14 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 29 – \u00bd x 20 – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n 5\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 20 – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n 165 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u00bc \u00a0– 1 – \u215c inches<\/span><\/td>\n 4600 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 695 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 5 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 2 years<\/span><\/td>\n Under $3000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Grizzly G0531B<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 20 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 14 – \u00bc inches<\/span><\/td>\n 29 – \u00bd x 20 – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n 5\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 21 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 165 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u00bc \u00a0– 1 – \u215c inches<\/span><\/td>\n 4600 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 594 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 5 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n Under $3000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Grizzly G0569 <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3.5 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 24 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 16 – \u00bc inches<\/span><\/td>\n 23 – \u215d x 33 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 24 – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n 181 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u00bc – 1 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 5300 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 847 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 7.5 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n Under $3500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Grizzly G0568 <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 24 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 16 – \u00bc inches<\/span><\/td>\n 23 – \u215d x 33 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 24 – \u00be inches<\/span><\/td>\n 181 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u00bc – 1 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 5300 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 836 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 5 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n Under $3500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n JET JWBS-20QT-3<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 4 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 20 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 12.25 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 21 x 21 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 10\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 20 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 150 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u215b \u00a0– 1 -\u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 1800,3200 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 562 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 3 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n Under $3500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Powermatic PM1500 1791500<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 4 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 14 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 14 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 21 – \u00bd x 16 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 10\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n 15 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 153 inches<\/span><\/td>\n \u215b – 1 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 3100 FPM<\/span><\/td>\n 394 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 3 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n Under $3500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Powermatic PM1800<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3.5 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 18 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 18 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 24 x 24 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 15\u00b0 to 45\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n 160 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 1\/16 – 1 – \u00bd inches<\/span><\/td>\n 1800,<\/span><\/p>\n 806 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 5 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n Under $4000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Laguna Tools MBAND185400<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n 3.8 stars<\/span><\/td>\n 17 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 18 – \u215c inches<\/span><\/td>\n 19 x 25 inches<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n 158 inches<\/span><\/td>\n 1\/16 – 1 – \u215c inches<\/span><\/td>\n Single speed<\/span><\/td>\n 510 pounds<\/span><\/td>\n 4.5 HP<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n No<\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/span><\/td>\n 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n Under $4000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n