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11-03-2013 02:27 AM |
Today, the second time in the last four months, my Laguna resaw bandsaw is down. The last time it was the capacitor. That should have been an easy fix, but it took three weeks to get the part and get it installed. I should add that I own several General tools: lathe, jointer, and double drum sander. For the most part, I think their tools are well made and pretty dependable. Your advice would be greatly appreciated. -- cathyb, Hawaii, www.cathyswoodworking.com |
115 replies so far
#1 posted 11-03-2013 02:36 AM |
Cathy, I would go with what I know. Cannot comment on either brand. It sounds like you are leaning toward the general machine. Are their any other factors? -- Cau Haus Designs, Thomas J. Tieffenbacher |
#2 posted 11-03-2013 02:47 AM |
I have a number of General Int. machines, including their 14” bandsaw. They have all been pretty dependable for me too. An 18” bandsaw sounds awesome! -- Sometimes the creative process requires foul language. -- Charles Neil |
#3 posted 11-03-2013 02:58 AM |
In the reviews, they mention that changing the blade on the General is tricky. Frankly, changing the blade on the Laguna was always tricky. Unfortunately, I have an unused 166” blade that costs me $236 before shipping. I don’t know if it can be cut down and welded to a shorter length. Does anyone know that answer? -- cathyb, Hawaii, www.cathyswoodworking.com |
#4 posted 11-03-2013 03:07 AM |
Important to atep away from the problem. What would you advise me if it were me asking? gotta go.I will check back later. -- Cau Haus Designs, Thomas J. Tieffenbacher |
#5 posted 11-03-2013 03:13 AM |
Cathy, yes the blade can be rewelded by the guys who make up blades. You do need the spot welder and the right clamps. If I were going to buy a new motor, I would keep the machine. Look at Rikon band saws. Woodcraft sells them here. -- Big Al in IN |
#6 posted 11-03-2013 03:41 AM |
Motors do that sometimes. No reason to throw the Agazzani makes a good saw. I might have read somewhere |
#7 posted 11-03-2013 03:42 AM |
You are right about that Al. That’s the catch 22. It is the same issue a person addresses with an automobile. At what point are you tired of shelling out money to keep it running? -- cathyb, Hawaii, www.cathyswoodworking.com |
#8 posted 11-03-2013 03:46 AM |
Googled it. Agazzani sold to Panhans around 2008 and |
#9 posted 11-03-2013 03:46 AM |
I guess you are right about that Loren. In addition to the problems that I had with the bandsaw this year, the motor to my Laguna table saw burned out in the Spring. That’s why the smell coming from the bandsaw was so familiar and noxious. I bought the new motor for the table saw and for the past six months it has been running fine. Hmmm. -- cathyb, Hawaii, www.cathyswoodworking.com |
#10 posted 11-03-2013 03:47 AM |
What is Panhans? -- cathyb, Hawaii, www.cathyswoodworking.com |
#11 posted 11-03-2013 03:48 AM |
In your state I know a lot of things are hard to get and |
#12 posted 11-03-2013 03:48 AM |
Panhans is an Austrian or German machinery maker. |
#13 posted 11-03-2013 03:49 AM |
I went through that with the table saw. NO ONE on Oahu is the lest bit interested in touching my Laguna. As soon as you say it was made in Italy, that’s the end of the conversation. -- cathyb, Hawaii, www.cathyswoodworking.com |
#14 posted 11-03-2013 03:51 AM |
If that is the only issue with the Laguna, I would replace the motor. -- Bob in WW ~ "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence |
#15 posted 11-03-2013 03:58 AM |
Dang. I guess so. The new saw will cost over $2000 and that’s a lot more than $500 and shipping. -- cathyb, Hawaii, www.cathyswoodworking.com |
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