Collection: 14 Inch Bandsaws

Shop 14 inch bandsaws from JET, Grizzly Industrial, and Powermatic — the most popular bandsaw wheel size for home shops, small production shops, and tool rooms. A 14" bandsaw hits the sweet spot between resaw capacity, footprint, and price: big enough to resaw hardwood boards or cut metal stock, small enough to fit on a single 110V or 230V circuit in most shops. Every model below ships direct from the manufacturer. Call 888-714-1410 or ask about financing.

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Wood-Cutting vs. Metal-Cutting 14" Bandsaws

Most 14" bandsaws are built for woodworking — resawing boards, cutting curves, and ripping stock — and run at a single fixed blade speed (typically 3,000+ SFPM) sized for wood. A smaller group of 14" bandsaws are metal-cutting models: they run much slower blade speeds (as low as 80 SFPM) and often add variable speed control so the same wheel size can cut aluminum, steel, and other metals cleanly. JET's J-8201K and J-8203K are dual-rated for metal and wood; Grizzly's G0806 is a dedicated variable-speed metal-cutting 14" bandsaw. If you're cutting wood only, a fixed-speed woodworking model like the JET Closed Stand Bandsaw, Grizzly Classic 14", or Powermatic PWBS-14CS/PM1500 is the simpler, less expensive choice.

What to Look for in a 14" Bandsaw

• Resaw capacity — how tall a board the saw can cut in one pass. Resaw-specific models (like Grizzly's Super HD and Extreme Series 14" saws) add a riser block and extended guide post for taller cuts than a standard 14" saw.
• Motor size — 1 HP is standard for light-duty use; 1-3/4 to 3 HP models push through hardwood resawing and thicker stock with less bogging down.
• Fixed vs. variable speed — fixed-speed saws are simpler and less expensive; variable-speed saws let one machine handle both wood and softer metals.
• Stand and table size — closed-stand models add an enclosed base for dust collection and storage; open-stand models are lighter and less expensive.

Buying Guide: JET vs. Grizzly vs. Powermatic 14" Bandsaws

JET — JET's 14" lineup includes both dedicated woodworking saws (Closed Stand Bandsaw) and dual metal/wood models (J-8201K, J-8203K, J-8201VS variable speed) — a good pick if your shop needs to cut both wood and metal on the same machine.

Grizzly Industrial — Grizzly offers the widest spread: The Classic 14" for general woodworking, the Super HD and Extreme Series for serious resawing, and the G0806 variable-speed model for metal-cutting work. Grizzly's 14" saws are a common step-up choice for hobbyists moving into small production work.

Powermatic — Powermatic's PM1500 and PWBS-14CS are built for woodworkers who want a heavier-duty cast-iron frame and finer fence adjustment than typical benchtop-class 14" saws, at a step up in price.

FAQ

What can a 14" bandsaw resaw?
Stock resaw height on a standard 14" bandsaw is around 6", and resaw-specific models with a riser block (like Grizzly's Super HD and Extreme Series 14" saws) extend that to 12"–13-1/2" or more — enough for most hardwood board resawing.

Can a 14" bandsaw cut metal?
Only models rated for it. JET's J-8201K, J-8203K, and J-8201VS and Grizzly's G0806 are built with metal-cutting blade speeds; standard woodworking-only 14" saws (like the JET Closed Stand or Grizzly Classic) run too fast for clean metal cuts.

What's the difference between a fixed-speed and variable-speed 14" bandsaw?
Fixed-speed saws run one blade speed suited to wood. Variable-speed saws let you dial the speed down for metal or up for wood, so one machine covers more material types — useful if your shop cuts both.

Do I need a riser block on a 14" bandsaw?
Only if you're resawing tall stock beyond the saw's stock capacity (typically ~6"). If you mostly cut curves, rip narrow stock, or cut metal, the stock capacity on a standard 14" saw is enough.

What HP do I need for a 14" bandsaw?
1 HP is fine for general-purpose cutting and thinner resaw work. Step up to 1-3/4–2 HP or more if you're regularly resawing thick hardwood or running the saw in a production setting.