On Jan 23, 8:34*am, RonB wrote:
On Jan 22, 12:56*pm, "Ralph Compton"
wrote:



So, long story short, what would be the most respected, easiest to set up
and use, stationary bandsaws in the 14" range that I might be able to pick
up at a local store?

You have mentioned Grizzly and that is probably a good bet. *While my
band saw is an 18" Jet, I would not hesitate to look at the Grizzly.
Grizzly used to provide contact info for up to two persons in your are
who have made a purchase similar to the tool you are considering.
Also of note is the fact that for years Fine Woodworking would not
mention Grizzly in their tool reviews. *A few years ago the big Griz
Jointer took top honors; and a recent issue selected two of their band
saws with top ratings. *I own two of their machines (1023s cabinet
saw, G0453 planer). *They are high quality, good performers and their
service is great. *With Griz you might move up to a larger table and
stay in the $1K range.

RonB

BTW - When I ordered my Grizzly Cabinet saw it was 36 hours from the
time I placed the internet order until the local trucker called for
instructions. That was a shipment from Springfield, MO to Wichita, KS
- about 320 miles. I believe Grizzly has a larger store/warehouse
north of you in Bellingham, WA

RonB