Two years in the making, Laguna is finally ready to introduce the 14|Twelve. This is Laguna's first foray into the Volt segment. The result is an uncompromised feat. Features include pyramid shaped spine, 1 ¾ HP TEFC Motor, quick release ten. Laguna Tools. Part Number. MBAND Item Weight. pounds. Product Dimensions. 18 x 25 x inches. Item model number. MBAND Is Discontinued By Manufacturer. No.  Click to play video. Laguna Tools MBAND 14 x 12 Bandsaw, Black/Grey. Merchant Video. Videos for related products. Laguna Tools MBAND Band saw will allow you to create some precisely cut pieces. This band saw has features that make creating much easier.  The Laguna Tools 14X12 Band saw has a 12” re-saw capacity along with a 13 5/8” throat capacity. Along with an aluminum rip fence that is 18”x5 ½”x1/2”, that allows you to cut through wider wood pieces to create many different items. Laguna Tools have entered a new category of band saws with this 14X12 band saw. It is now among higher powered tools in the volt segment with its voltage. The powerful yet quiet delivery on this band saw makes it an easy purchase that will last. See The Price On Amazon! Pro. There are a few stand out points in this Laguna band saw that cannot be overlooked. Posted August 25, That seems like a lot of quality for the price. I too worry about the dust collection. That exceeded my expectations. I am unsure why. Recommended Posts. The cut quality was astounding.

The trunions were clearly bigger on the Laguna, the Laguna table was thicker, and the overall fit-and-finish of the Laguna seemed just a little bit better than the Rikon. One of the biggest differences in my opinion between the Laguna and every other model that I looked at is the guide blocks.

I have found the ceramic guide blocks on the Laguna to be very easy to set up. Essentially the ceramic guides are intended to touch the blade, so the guides are set by adjusting the guides so that it just touches the blade without applying any pressure.

The upper guides are very easy to set, the lower guides are more difficult since they are under the table. Be aware that the Laguna does not come with a blade, which from what I have read is a good thing since stock blades are all garbage. Set-up was relatively straight forward.

Install the table, blade, fence and you are good-to-go. I will say that the instructions were lacking on detail when it came to installing the mobile base kit, but I did finally figure out how to get everything put together, which took me about 2 hours.

The next day I spent about an hour tuning the saw up, using the step-by-step instructions from the demo. Once everything was set up I did some simple test-cuts just to see how that saw was running. The only time I had an issue was when I forgot to open the blast gate for the bandsaw. Blade changes are straight-forward, especially with the quick-release blade tension lever.

The only tool needed to change the blade is a screwdriver to remove the throat-plate. The tracking adjustments are straight-forward and easy to accomplish through the window. There is also another window that displays the blade tension. When I first set up the band saw I did need to shim the fence to get it square to the table which was easily done with a single strip of electrical tape.

There are two bolts that can be loosened using the supplied allen wrench to square the fence to the blade. The fence slides smoothly side to side and locks down securely. There are a few items that I am less than enthused about, but are not deal breakers. First are the small knobs used to adjust the guide blocks.

Maybe I will be surprised, but they just seem out of place on an otherwise high quality saw. Second is the lack of storage in the stand. Now the stand is incredibly well made and is very heavy duty, but it would have been nice to have an open shelf or a door available for storage. Overall I have no regrets purchasing the Laguna and I expect that it will last for many years.

Good review. I think the knobs will be fine, today's plastics or resins are much stronger. Are you saying that both sides of the base are solid plates? I have a Jet with the inclosed base. It has a door but I don't use it for storage, it's just too low.

I was surprised at the price with it being a Laguna. That seems like a lot of quality for the price. Agreed, but remember it is a 1. As I understand it, this is Laguna's first foray into the V world with it's bandsaws and I believe that they have a winner. I believe that the price is appropriate based upon the quality of the saw. I'm very interested in one of these saws. Last month, I went to see a used band saw near in my place, it's an old Laguna 14" band saw, didn't take it, the table is not even.

I know I can just have it fix but I don' wanna spend another buck. This is a good review! Thanks for posting. One thing though, and I believe you mentioned this in your review. Is there a way to square the fence to the table?

For example, the Rikon has a way to adjust the rails to make the fence square, but this Laguna doesn't appear to have any such thing.

It sounds like you had to use electrical tape. Where did you put this? Just a strip over the metal slide for the aluminum channel? Just got my yesterday and have the same issue with the fence. Gonna give the electrical tape idea a shot.

Quick blade change. The blade change process is quick and painless on the , due to the quick release lever, the nicely designed magnetic release blade guard and the easily accessible blade path. Quality components throughout. When I first heard about the Laguna Band Saw, and the low price point, I was concerned that I would find some compromises on quality upon close inspection, but this has simply not been the case.

A large surface like this on a band saw is a nice luxury as it provides enhanced stability when cutting larger pieces. I love this fence. Kudos to Laguna for incorporating fence features from their higher end band saws into the The design is simple and ingenious, allowing the fence to be positioned upright for resawing, or switched in seconds to a low profile orientation for ripping operations.

One downside; I would prefer if the fence could be slipped on and off the saw a bit more easily, but it only takes about 10 seconds to perform the necessary partial disassembly so I guess I can live with that. This underappreciated design element on a band saw is often overlooked, but I believe that this is a critical component.

These are beefy and refined, which helps absorb vibration and minimize flexing during the cut. The table tilt mechanism is controlled with convenient lever action releases that engage solidly to whatever angle is selected.

The beefy frame is heavy gauge welded steel for serious rigidity compared to cast iron which tends to flex under stress. This is key for reliable, hassle-free resawing, as the frame absorbs much of the stress from blade tensioning. Cast iron wheels. Big band saws perform better with cast iron wheels to provide stability and to power through heavy resaw cuts. These wheels are well made and nicely balanced. Laguna did not take any shortcuts in the wheel department.

Laguna guides. These upper and lower guides control the blade at 10 points using a ceramic surface. The brilliance of this design is in its simplicity. No moving parts, no maintenance required, just solid support to keep the blade cool while preventing it from wandering under pressure. Dust collection.

Resawing produces a huge volume of fine dust and it is important to corral it for health and nuisance reasons. But the dust collection results that I experienced during my tests were quite good. During one resaw test cut I forgot to turn on my dust collector before starting the cut and I immediately figured it out after cutting into the plank, as a cloud of dust appeared directly in front of my face.

That gave me a good indication that the dust collection as designed is actually accomplishing its intended task pretty well. Quick-release blade tension lever.

This is a not only a great convenience for de-tensioning the blade at the end of a shop session, but also speeds up the blade changing process. The mechanism engages solidly in either position, and there is enough travel in the action that blades can be slid on and off the wheels with ease when the blade is de-tensioned. The rack and pinion system used to raise and lower the blade guard is extremely smooth, and I am equally impressed with how rigid the this mechanism remains even when fully extended.

This is one of the key attributes for maintaining good cut quality. Halogen work light option. It is a thoughtful feature, and if you are over 40 or ever hope to be , you will really appreciate having the task lighting readily available. Whenever I do band saw work that requires any accuracy at all, I set up a portable task light, so it will be a nice convenience to have one attached. Plus, like everything else on this saw, it looks cool. As I continue to use the saw I will provide updates if I experience any problems with the motor or anything else related to the saw.

I encountered some minor hiccups during the setup of the that I could have worked through on my own, but when I am writing a story on a stationary tool I like to get some exposure to the customer service for the company.

I called in and was immediately transferred to a technician who spent a half hour on the phone with me, not only answering my questions but taking the time to explain some additional tips for band saw work.

He was extremely knowledgeable and seemed to know the pretty well in spite of the fact that it had been on the market for less than a week and I was the first customer to call in with a question. For me, this saw is a great value and was a tremendous upgrade from my previous band saw. But for my needs, and those of most hobbyist and small shop professionals, the capacity, performance and value of the Laguna are superb.

Click here to cancel reply. It seems like that this information is very helpful for people searching for bandsaw blades. There is wide range of Bandsaw blades available from various companies and I hope you guys also sharing some more information in future too. Great suggestion, Betty. I use that for almost everything. It is good for occasional resawing as well. For bigger resaw runs I use the Resaw King from Laguna. This will be my first bandsaw!

I love your review, and going out today and buy one for my basement shop. Thanks so much…. Absolutely no drift with any of them. Thank you Jack for your post re: drift. This is the main reason I want to replace my current handsaw. The Laguna sounds like the answer to this frustrating problem. My best blade setup requires the gullet to be centered on the wheel and then everything falls right into place, especially for wider blades.

I have talked to the local manager of the Woodcraft store, and he was very honest in his comparison of both of the saws which he sells. Some of the reviews I have read, stated issues with the ceramic guides on the Laguna.

He stated that both saws are well designed and built but for relatively the same money, but he thought the Laguna was the better value. He also told me the Laguna will go on sale next mouth. Hi, Alden.

What would be a recommended Miter gauge for the ? I note that one is not supplied with the unit, yet there is a track for one! Just got my 14 12; great saw! Problem — the 4. The metal grate inside the bandsaw dust port prevents attaching a reducer on the inside of the port, so it must go on the outside. I can not find anything that is the necessary 4.

Greatly appreciate any guidance. Hope this helps. I just finished set-up of my Laguna yesterday. What beautiful beast! At first, things were going a little slow interpreting the instruction manual illustrations.

The thing that strikes me about this machine is its precision engineering and tight tolerances. Just a quality piece of equipment with no flimsy components. So, for a temporary test-run to check blade drift, I used a wrap of duct tape.

I have read some very negative comments on critical issues with the Rikon, especially with adjustment for the lower bearing guides.

Based on this review and the comments, I will soon be purchasing the Laguna saw. Great review and very detailed. Any thoughts on Laguna BX? Is it worth the upcharge for a break system. I am a hobby woodworker and had a 9 inch Black and Decker table top bandsaw.

It went out with the trash after 10 years of frustration Not sure if I should go with the or BX. Any long term updates you could share?

I am going to buy a bandsaw soon and this is my likely choice. I too worry about the dust collection. Hi Joe. The saw has continued to perform like a champ. I found that in practice the single dust collection port was not a problem.

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