09-13-2016, 09:39 AM
Some time ago I posted a query concerning the Laguna 14-12. To make a long story short, I upgraded to the Laguna 14bx with the 2.5 hp motor.
What I really wanted was one of those Italian saws but no $$ and no space forced me to compromise. The 14bx is a full frame unit (unlike the 14-12 which is a
unit on base configuration). The 14bx sort of looks like a 3/4 version of its Italian cousins: perfect fit for my shop.
Unit came shipped in styrofoam sarcophagus which easily took over an hour to break apart and fit into two very large garbage pails. That effort along
with the breakdown of the shipping pallet took way longer that the actual setup of the saw.
I was able to raise saw from horizontal to vertical position without assistance and got the mobility kit installed sans instructions.
As far as instructions go, they are no better and no worse then the typical Asian instructions we get with most big equipment.
I proceeded to install the Laguna 3/4" Resaw King and did a quick and dirty calibration of the table, fence, and guides.
This was my first experience with re-sawing and I have to say, this is GREAT!
I made some thin (maybe not veneer thin, but thin by my measure) cuts in cherry, cedar, and maple. Here are some pics
of the results:
The pic above shows a 9 1/2 wide piece of cedar and when I completed the cut, I measured a roughly 1/64" difference in
thickness from the start to the finish of the cut: would this be the dreaded drift I've heard so much about? I skipped the section
in the instructions pertaining to drift and just kept my fingers crossed. Did i do good?
I have to say I am pretty happy with the saw so far: build quality is up there with the best Taiwanese machines. Time will tell
if this was the right saw, but at this point, I'd say it was.
What I really wanted was one of those Italian saws but no $$ and no space forced me to compromise. The 14bx is a full frame unit (unlike the 14-12 which is a
unit on base configuration). The 14bx sort of looks like a 3/4 version of its Italian cousins: perfect fit for my shop.
Unit came shipped in styrofoam sarcophagus which easily took over an hour to break apart and fit into two very large garbage pails. That effort along
with the breakdown of the shipping pallet took way longer that the actual setup of the saw.
I was able to raise saw from horizontal to vertical position without assistance and got the mobility kit installed sans instructions.
As far as instructions go, they are no better and no worse then the typical Asian instructions we get with most big equipment.
I proceeded to install the Laguna 3/4" Resaw King and did a quick and dirty calibration of the table, fence, and guides.
This was my first experience with re-sawing and I have to say, this is GREAT!
I made some thin (maybe not veneer thin, but thin by my measure) cuts in cherry, cedar, and maple. Here are some pics
of the results:
The pic above shows a 9 1/2 wide piece of cedar and when I completed the cut, I measured a roughly 1/64" difference in
thickness from the start to the finish of the cut: would this be the dreaded drift I've heard so much about? I skipped the section
in the instructions pertaining to drift and just kept my fingers crossed. Did i do good?
I have to say I am pretty happy with the saw so far: build quality is up there with the best Taiwanese machines. Time will tell
if this was the right saw, but at this point, I'd say it was.