Laguna Tools16 (Meber) Italian Bandsaw - $1450 (Black Mountain)

[charlessenf]

Saw this item and thought to buy it. However, I cannot find much in the way of detailed specs. The seller sent a pic of the label on the motor but it only shows 8.8 Amps and 220VAC - no indication of rated HP which could run from 1.5 to 5 based upon the research I did so far. In any case, you won't be bidding against me at the advertised price, but thought to share here as someone might know if this was a 'buy'

 

[Robb Parker]

Being a European machine, it's probably rated at KW not horse power. There are conversions to figure out approximate horse power.

 

[chris_goris]

Saw this item and thought to buy it. However, I cannot find much in the way of detailed specs. The seller sent a pic of the label on the motor but it only shows 8.8 Amps and 220VAC - no indication of rated HP which could run from 1.5 to 5 based upon the research I did so far. In any case, you won't be bidding against me at the advertised price, but thought to share here as someone might know if this was a 'buy'

A picture would certainly help. I have a LT18 branded bridgewood and it is a VERY NICE bandsaw. I also have a 20" Delta for sale here in the classifieds if youre interested.

 

[ashley_phil]

laguna has always brought in excellent saws. i don't think they are MEBER though or if it is it's a pretty old one. most of their saws were Centrauro/Griggio and Meber may have been made in the same factory too.

either way 1450 seems to be a steep price to me. i've been out of the game for awhile, but i don't think a 16" italian made band saw is much more than that new.

 

[chris_goris]

laguna has always brought in excellent saws. i don't think they are MEBER though or if it is it's a pretty old one. most of their saws were Centrauro/Griggio and Meber may have been made in the same factory too.

either way 1450 seems to be a steep price to me. i've been out of the game for awhile, but i don't think a 16" italian made band saw is much more than that new.

If it truly is Italian made....
https://lagunatools.com/classic-machinery/bandsaws/italian-lt16-hd/

 

[Jeff]

No help here.

To calculate approximate hp. The Laguna is about 2.3 hp.

https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/electrical-motor-calculator-d_832.html

 

[charlessenf]

If it truly is Italian made....
https://lagunatools.com/classic-machinery/bandsaws/italian-lt16-hd/

YES, i FOUND SIMILAR PRICES FOR new SAWS - HOWEVER THAT $3700 SAW LISTS " 5HP 220V 1 phase US Leeson continuous duty motor " and the one in the ad looks to be 2.3HP or so and is either a 1998 or 1999 model based upon the label information. It does appear to be pretty HD - but what do I know, I bought a 14" Delta with a Pot Metal Table Tilt bracket!

 

[zdorsch]

I’m curious about the model number as there does seem to be an price difference between similar saws:

http://www.rockler.com/power-tools/power-saws/closed-stand-band-saws?brand=5083

https://lagunatools.com/classic-machinery/bandsaws/

If the band saw is the “higher” “cx” version it could be a deal, but it looks like the price is in line with a new “bx” line if that’s the model.

 

[Phillip Mitchell]

Price is pretty steep to me. I inquired about the saw at some point. It has no blade break, which is a deal breaker for me. It's a late 90s model, so tough to compare to the exact models of today's Laguna line. Smaller re-saw capacity and smaller motor than what's available today.

I'd be much more interested in it for $600-800. The listing started out ar $1600, fyi.

 

[sawman101]

If it truly is Italian made....
https://lagunatools.com/classic-machinery/bandsaws/italian-lt16-hd/

The picture looks almost identical to my Hammer 3800, an Austrian built saw, that I won at the picnic a couple years back. It's a great saw but the table is really low. I made a roll around base for it and that put the table at a better level for me.

 

[chris_goris]

The picture looks almost identical to my Hammer 3800, an Austrian built saw, that I won at the picnic a couple years back. It's a great saw but the table is really low. I made a roll around base for it and that put the table at a better level for me.

Where is this picture?