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POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw
The versatility of the bandsaw has made it a favorite of woodworkers for
decades. The POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw was designed to be
rugged, accurate and to bring a surprising array of user-friendly features that
make it the most capable machine in its class right out of the box. Because
several of our standard features are aftermarket, additional cost add-ons on
other bandsaws in this class, the POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw is one
of the best bang-for-your-buck values on the market.
Solid Backbone
The POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw is built around a pair of huge iron
castings that provide an extraordinarily rigid backbone. The lower box-
shaped iron casting surrounds the drive wheel and provides a super rigid base
on which the rest of the saw is built. The upper casting is equally oversized and designed with
flex-fighting rounded corners and an upswept arm that effectively resists the pressures of
tensioning ¾"-wide blades properly.
A huge iron casting provides a solid
foundation that keeps the PWBS-14
rigid and vibration free.
Rather than routing dust down through the base cabinet we
form a port for a 4"-diameter dust hose in the lower cast iron
section of the POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw. Placing
the port where the dust is created greatly improves its
effectiveness and eliminates the leaks found in through-the-cabinet systems. That makes even
marginal dust collectors perform surprisingly well.
The heavy-gauge steel base cabinet adds to the
POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw stability and provides a
solid, vibration-absorbing base for the motor. Because dust
collection does not pass through the base cabinet, its interior
remains virtually dust free, reducing routine maintenance
while enhancing the already long life of the motor and drive
belt. Brackets on the base
cabinet exterior provide on-
board storage for the miter
gauge, fence and extra
blades.
Dust Collection
A 4"-diameter port is cast into the
lower housing directly below the
blade for super-effective dust
evacuation.