Axminster HBS350N Hobby 14” Bandsaw (older) versus Axminster AC2305B Craft 12" (newer)

[saleemtaibjee]

Hi. Both bandsaws available second hand for similar price, and seemingly in good condition. Which one to go for? The older one is bigger, but quite a bit older, and seems to have the traditional style blade guides, the newer one has the ceramic style which seem to get mixed reviews.
Thanks

 

[Jameshow]

Bigger is best imho.

 

[Orraloon]

Bigger is usually better but horsepower has to be considered also. What is the power of the older saw?
Regards
John

 

[saleemtaibjee]

Thanks. The older machine is slightly more powerful 850W compared to 750W

 

[Orraloon]

OK bigger machine more power there is your answer. Also I kind of favor the bearing guides. They do ware out but they are cheap and easy to replace.
Regards
John

 

[Jameshow]

How much are they if over £600 idvtsje the hammer just listed here!!