Laguna
Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw
$1699
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Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw vs Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw is cheaper at $1289. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Shop Fox
Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw
$1289Cheaper
Which is better: the Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw or Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw is the cheaper at $1289.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw | Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1699 | $1289 |
| Brand | Laguna | Shop Fox |
| Released | — | — |
| Saw type | floor-standing | floor-standing |
| Throat capacity (in) | 13-5/8 | — |
| Resaw capacity (in) | 13 | 6 |
| Motor hp | 1.75 | 1 |
| Blade length (in) | 115 | — |
| Blade width range (in) | 1/8-3/4 | 1/8-3/4 |
| Blade speed fpm | — | 1800/3100 |
| Table size (in) | 21-1/2 x 16 | 14x14 |
| Table tilt (°) | 45 right, 7 left | 45R/10L |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw: lagunatools.com (verified 2026-07-13). Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw: cdn0.grizzly.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw and Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Resaw capacity (in): Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw 13 vs Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw 6
- Motor hp: Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw 1.75 vs Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw 1
- Table size (in): Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw 21-1/2 x 16 vs Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw 14x14
- Table tilt (°): Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw 45 right, 7 left vs Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw 45R/10L