Powermatic
Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw
$4179
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Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch 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 W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw
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Which is better: the Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch 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
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| Spec | Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw | Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $4179 | $1289 |
| Brand | Powermatic | Shop Fox |
| Released | — | — |
| Saw type | floor-standing | floor-standing |
| Throat capacity (in) | — | — |
| Resaw capacity (in) | 14 | 6 |
| Motor hp | 3 | 1 |
| Blade length (in) | 153 | — |
| Blade width range (in) | 1/8-1 | 1/8-3/4 |
| Blade speed fpm | 3100 | 1800/3100 |
| Table size (in) | 21.5x16 | 14x14 |
| Table tilt (°) | 45R/10L | 45R/10L |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw: powermatic.com (verified 2026-07-13). Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw: cdn0.grizzly.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw and Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Resaw capacity (in): Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 14 vs Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw 6
- Motor hp: Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 3 vs Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw 1
- Blade width range (in): Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 1/8-1 vs Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw 1/8-3/4
- Blade speed fpm: Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 3100 vs Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw 1800/3100
- Table size (in): Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 21.5x16 vs Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw 14x14