In Depth Laguna 18BX Bandsaw Review

In this video I go over some of the key features on my Laguna 18BX Bandsaw and what my thoughts are on the saw.
To see the manufacturer's details about this product, click the link here: bit.ly/3xkW7LC

[@ucalocipinup]

Hi, congratulations on your review! I, in my 18BX saw, have added an extra spring switch in the quick release lever, so I never forget to tension the blade before turning on the saw ...

[@CypressDesignWorks]

That is so smart!! That would be a very nice future update for laguna to make!

[@jasonlajoie]

My dealer is out of JET machines and suggested this alternative. I'm always a little leary of Italian engineering but it looks good and is priced cheaper. I'll have to give it some thought.

[@paulwaldrop]

I, personally, did not like the ceramic guides. I found them to not hold tight, and loosen up, causing my cuts to not be accurate due to blade wandering. I replaced them with a set of carter bearing guides, and that works so much better. Other than that, the saw is incredible. Powerful, precise, and with a great resaw capacity.

[@inspectr1949]

Have owned the Italian made Laguna LT 18 for several years, appears somewhat more robust and a bigger motor than this Chinese version but the tension release and the side dust port under the table are pluses, my single biggest complaint over the years is that the belt squeals on mine at start up no matter what I do to correct it. Love the Laguna ceramic guides. Swore that if I ever buy another one that it would have dual drive belt but you didn't cover that aspect..

[@joes3089]

Thanks for providing this review. I am in the market for a 16-18” bandsaw and have narrowed it down to a couple of which the 18BX is one. Do you have any issues with the fence and it’s operation along it’s bar? Also any vibration while operating the saw? I have seen one or two comments on vibration issues presumably due to the wheels not being balanced. Thanks for any insights.

[@CypressDesignWorks]

Zero cutting or fence issues! I do get a small amount of vibration of the table, but it is very minimal and never bothers me.

[@berockization]

About the fence support rod... Can you think of a single reason to not cut it off flush with the right side of the table? It really bugs me that it sticks out. The fence won't fit on the right side of the blade, so what's the point? I have been about to cut if off a few times, but then I think that I better think about it in case there is some reason for it.

[@jasonbarile2014]

Any chance you could do a video on how you set up and adjust this saw?

[@CypressDesignWorks]

Hi Jason. Unfortunately not! Sorry! I’d be happy to answer any questions you have!

[@jasonbarile2014]

@@CypressDesignWorks No worries. My main question is how much it matters whether the miter slot is parallel to the blade. Mine isn't on this saw, and I couldn't find any instructions in the manual on how to align the slot to the blade. Wondering if it even matters since you have to adjust the fence for blade drift when changing blades.

[@CypressDesignWorks]

@@jasonbarile2014 that is an interesting question! I have never considered that, but mine is pretty close so I never thought about adjustment.

[@jasonbarile2014]

@@CypressDesignWorks Mine is about 1/8” off between the front and back of the table if I lay a long ruler flat against the blade between teeth.

[@ericsimpson4045]

Thanks for sharing why did you went with 3/4 and not 1 inch? Just purchase a 18 bx with one inch blade but now you have me wondering😂

[@CypressDesignWorks]

I honestly went back and forth but landed on 3/4” as I’ve had this size before and found it could do most jobs really well!

[@CGphotoOp]

What blades do you recommend?

[@stumpbumpers]

Does it have a tilting table?

[@CypressDesignWorks]

It does! I have never used this feature, but it looks very robustly designed.

[@mgervais10]

It cannot my band saw 18 inch at Rockless July 6 Receipt the call it came i Can’t wait to stop be sorry and some projects coming up

[@donmeyers3090]

I agree 100%! ....with whatever....

[@Smashachu]

oh, i thought bandsaws were safer.

[@CypressDesignWorks]

Safer than what? 😄

[@Smashachu]

@@CypressDesignWorks Then saw blades, i can relate, not as bad but i was working on a pressure washer, it had a metal fan blade to cool the motor. I turned it on and it started falling off my work bench so i reached out to grab it to keep it from falling off. I never want to see the bone in my finger again.