JET 8 x 14 In. Geared Head Horizontal Band Saw HBS-814GH vs JET 7 x 12 In. Deluxe Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw HVBS-712D

Last updated: November 3, 2026

The JET 7 x 12 In. Deluxe Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw HVBS-712D is the better band saw overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The JET 7 x 12 In. Deluxe Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw HVBS-712D leads on price and features. The JET 8 x 14 In. Geared Head Horizontal Band Saw HBS-814GH wins on capacity and power. The JET 7 x 12 In. Deluxe Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw HVBS-712D costs $1,660 less ($2,299 vs $3,959).

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JET 8 x 14 In. Geared Head Horizontal Band Saw HBS-814GH vs JET 7 x 12 In. Deluxe Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw HVBS-712D

Which should you buy?

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Factor weightJET 7 x 12 In. Deluxe Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw HVBS-712DJET 8 x 14 In. Geared Head Horizontal Band Saw HBS-814GH
Overall rating3.1/52.9/5
Price 25%25 $2,2990 $3,959
Capacity 20%75 7 in cutting capacity100 8 in cutting capacity
Power 15%25 0.8 hp motor50 1 hp motor
Features 30%60 coolant system, mitering vise or head, vertical mode45 hydraulic downfeed, mitering vise or head
Warranty 10%40 2-year warranty0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

JET 7 x 12 In. Deluxe Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw HVBS-712DJET 8 x 14 In. Geared Head Horizontal Band Saw HBS-814GH
Cutting
Cutting capacity7 in round, 12 in wide8 in round, 14 in wide
MiterUp to 45°Up to 45°
Vertical modeYesNo
Motor and power
Motor0.8 hp1 hp
Hydraulic downfeed-Yes
Coolant systemYes-
Features
Weight374 lb287 lb
Warranty2 years-

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