Review: Laguna V10 Bandsaw – FineWoodworking

The new Laguna 10-in. bandsaw has a host of features that make it an excellent choice for a primary small shop bandsaw or a great auxiliary saw in any woodworking shop. The Laguna is the only 10-in. saw on the market that features cast-iron wheels whose inertial weight helps keep blade speeds steady and helps provide smooth cuts in hardwood. Combined with a 1hp motor this saw can take full advantage of its 5-3/4-in. resaw capacity. The saw also has two speeds, allowing it to cut non-ferrous metals at the lower speed.

The saw offers a switched work light that illuminates the upper guide area and has a 120V outlet on the saw housing for additional lighting if desired. There is also a master switch on the saw that controls the motor, light, and accessory outlet. An acrylic dust collection plate, held in place beneath the throat plate area by magnets, connects directly to a 2-in. vacuum hose. Combined with a perforated throat plate and a secondary collection port at the lower corner of the blade housing, dust collection is quite good.

Traditional roller guides offer tool-free adjustability and good blade support. The upper guides have a rack and pinion height adjustment that moves easily, accurately, and locks securely. The fence is dual height: 7/16 in. and 3-3/16 in.

Available options include a stand, locking casters for mobility, and an outfeed roller assembly. The basic saw runs about $600. The stand runs about $90, the casters $100, and the outfeed rollers about $50.

I have sawn quite a bit of material with the Laguna, and its smoothness and power make it a worthy little big saw.

—Roland Johnson literally, wrote the book on bandsaws.

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