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Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw is cheaper at $399.25. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw or WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw is the cheaper at $399.25.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw
US price $1289 $399.25
BrandShop FoxWEN
Released
Saw type floor-standing benchtop
Throat capacity (in) 9-3/4
Resaw capacity (in) 6 6
Motor hp 1
Blade length (in) 72
Blade width range (in) 1/8-3/4 1/8-1/2
Blade speed fpm 1800/3100 1520/2620
Table size (in) 14x14 14-1/8 x 12-1/2
Table tilt (°) 45R/10L 45
Weight (lb)

Sources — Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw: cdn0.grizzly.com (verified 2026-07-13). WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw: wenproducts.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw and WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Saw type: Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw floor-standing vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw benchtop
  • Blade width range (in): Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw 1/8-3/4 vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw 1/8-1/2
  • Blade speed fpm: Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw 1800/3100 vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw 1520/2620
  • Table size (in): Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw 14x14 vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw 14-1/8 x 12-1/2
  • Table tilt (°): Shop Fox W1706 14-Inch Bandsaw 45R/10L vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw 45

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