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Does anyone have experience with Wen 14" band saws?

Oct 8, 2014 12:36 PM

I've been looking for a 14" band saw and I keep coming across the model by Wen.

I've seen other Wen tools come up here a few times but it is a brand I am completely unfamiliar with.

The reviews for most Wen tools seem to be ok, but the reviews of their 9" band saw are not great, and I can't find any reviews of the 14" saw. (The only review I found is on Amazon is just someone complaining that you can buy it cheaper at Home Depot)

I'm assuming Wen doesn't actually make their own tools and just slaps their name on an OEM model, so poor quality on one model doesn't necessarily mean poor quality on another since they could come from different manufacturers.

I like the cutting capacity of the Wen, but I really want to hear some first hand reviews before I pull the trigger on an unknown brand.

shavelikeaman shavelikeaman

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As with several veteran brand names, "Wen" seems to have been applied to a wide range of products. Sorry, I do not have experience with Wen bandsaws.

But I've used several band saws and a 14 inch band saw is the number one missing major tool in my shop (space constraints). One word of caution - don't waste time with underpowered models if you have serious aspirations. Before I hit space-capacity reality I was not entertaining anything less than a 3/4 or 1 hp Delta.

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