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JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw
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JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw is cheaper at $1154. Every spec and price links to its source.
Powermatic
Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw
$4179
Which is better: the JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw or Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw is the cheaper at $1154.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw | Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1154 | $4179 |
| Brand | JET | Powermatic |
| Released | — | — |
| Saw type | floor-standing | floor-standing |
| Throat capacity (in) | 14 | — |
| Resaw capacity (in) | 6 | 14 |
| Motor hp | 1 | 3 |
| Blade length (in) | 93.5 | 153 |
| Blade width range (in) | 1/8-3/4 | 1/8-1 |
| Blade speed fpm | 3000 | 3100 |
| Table size (in) | 15 x 15 | 21.5x16 |
| Table tilt (°) | 45/10 | 45R/10L |
| Weight (lb) | 185 | — |
Sources — JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw: amazon.com (verified 2026-07-13). Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw: powermatic.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw and Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Resaw capacity (in): JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw 6 vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 14
- Motor hp: JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw 1 vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 3
- Blade length (in): JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw 93.5 vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 153
- Blade width range (in): JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw 1/8-3/4 vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 1/8-1
- Blade speed fpm: JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw 3000 vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 3100
- Table size (in): JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw 15 x 15 vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 21.5x16
- Table tilt (°): JET JWBS-14CS 14-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw 45/10 vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 45R/10L