Powermatic 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw, 1-1/2 HP, 115/230V 1Ph (Model PWBS-14CS)

First off I want to say that this saw is everything I hoped for and more. It’s surprisingly quiet, easy to move around on its corresponding wheeled base, and it cuts like a dream with a good blade on it. With a 3/4 inch blade I can resaw whatever I want, but with a 3/16 blade I can do marquetry. I wish I had gotten one sooner.But the delivery was a disaster, almost twice.Initially, there was a used model available at a discount. I was stoked. It was listed as “Used, Good”, and it was discounted about 30%. So I ordered it, and took the day off work to accept delivery. When the Amazon delivery people showed up, they brought two boxes. I asked “Where’s the rest?” And the delivery people told me that was all they had. So it was delivered without the base cabinet and motor.Needless to say I was extremely disappointed. I got on the phone with Amazon customer service, and made arrangements for it to be returned. Then I turned around a reordered the same saw, brand new this time.Two weeks later, when it is delivered, they bring out one box, and that’s it. Again I ask “Where’s the rest?” And they tell me that that is all they have. This time, I ask if I can look in the back of their truck. My other two boxes were in there, but the delivery people did not know that. They said that there was no information telling them that it was a multi-box delivery, and then they thanked me for being so aware.Now I wonder if that’s what happened with the first delivery.Anyway, if you’re planning on having a multi package delivery in the future, be aware that you may need to be extra vigilant if you want to get all your stuff.At least it all was for a good cause. This saw is perfect.

I do not recommend. Arrived with missing parts package. There is no expedited way to get correct parts from manufacturer. All has to be done by email with no confirmed time for resolution.

I recently purchased the Powermatic band saw and I am very pleased with it. I also installed the 6" riser kit. I read a number of complaints about the instructions not being very clear, but I did not have any problems with the assembly. Powermatic has probably improved their instructions since some reviews were written. There was not one bolt, washer or nut missing. When adding the riser you will need at least one additional person, but two will be even better, to help hold the top half of the unit. You will only need their services for a few minutes. This is a heavy machine and well made. When you assemble it have, some patience and it will go together fine.Talk about fast delivery! I ordered it one day for no charge delivery) and the next day ABF was calling to set up an appointment to deliver it (I live in Arkansas and it came out of Tennessee). If you have it delivered to a place without a loading dock there is an extra charge for a lift-gate truck. I just arranged to pick it up at the ABF facility and saved a good chunk of cash.When you operate this saw you know that you are working with a professional grade piece of equipment. No vibration and no problem cutting through any thing I have tried. This is my third band saw and you can see the differences from the cast iron construction and wheels to the blade guides.

I hate to be the "fly in the ointment" for this machine but I was really disappointed in a machine for which I considered I paid top dollar. (For a 14" machine). In addition to sketchy assembly instructions, I was also missing a few bolts and had to revert to my jar of leftovers. When the time came to install the belt I found that the motor pulley was out of parallel with the saw pulley ... It seems the lower moter bracket was welded to the frame out of square. I was able to remedy the situation by putting a nut behind one of the mounting bolts and bending/twisting the motor bracket. Something I might expect to do on a "bottom of the line" machine. The machine runs well and cuts great (with a new blade) but already one of the (rear blade support) roller bearings has frozen up. Needless to say I was greatly disappointed in this machine.