New bandsaw choice

[Democritus]

Hi Guys,
Some time ago I came on this forum to say that I was thinking of getting another bandsaw. I was hoping to get to the Harrogate show in November, but in the end couldn’t get there. So,I’ve resorted to t’internet.
I’ve come down to either the Record Power Sabre 350, or the Laguna 14 12. I’ve watched YouTube videos on both, but still can’t decide. The RP looks a bit fiddly, even with a RP demonstrator doing the demo. The Laguna, too, has its issues.
Has anyone got experience of these machines, particularly with their set up, and subsequent performance?

 

[Democritus]

Hi Tom,
Thanks for your response outside of this forum. You make some good points, some of which I found a bit difficult to follow. You seem to suggest that Laguna bandsaws are now not as good as they were because they are now produced in the Far East.
What is the ‘conglomerate’ that inhibits you from commenting on the UK Workshop forum. Is it something I should be aware of?
Thanks again
D.