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Pégas® Scroll Band Saw Comparison: SRP 13" DUAL vs. SRP 14"
This technical overview is designed to help determine which Pégas platform best aligns with your workshop footprint and project demands—specifically regarding high-end Intarsia and advanced fretwork.
While both machines utilize proprietary Pégas Swiss-made ultra-fine scroll bands, they are engineered around different workshop philosophies.
Core Specifications Comparison
| Feature | Pégas SRP 13 DUAL | Pégas SRP 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Intent | Hybrid / Space-Saver: Built to switch between heavy-duty resawing and fine scrollwork. | Pure-Play Scroll Machine: Dedicated strictly to high-velocity precision scrolling. |
| Target Blade Widths | 1 mm to 16 mm (Supports both micro-scroll bands and traditional thick bands) | 1 mm to 3 mm (Exclusively optimized for ultra-fine scroll bands) |
| Max Blade Speed | 720 m/min (Tuned for low-end torque to pull wide resaw blades) | 1,050 m/min (High-velocity travel for seamless, burn-free cuts) |
| Motor Dynamics | 750 W electronic control (High torque for heavy stock preparation) | 500 W electronic variable speed (Optimized for scrolling momentum) |
| Throat Depth | 315 mm (12.40 in) | 408 mm (16.06 in) |
| Table Dimensions | 400 × 500 mm (15.75 × 19.69 in) | 406 × 406 mm (15.98 × 15.98 in) |
| Table Tilt Mechanics | 0° to 45° (One Way) via standard bandsaw trunnion geometry. | 40° Left & 40° Right (Dual Way) with specialized high-angle inserts. |
| Net Machine Weight | 66 kg (145.5 lb) | 82 kg (180.8 lb) of heavy dampening cast-iron |
| Integrated Tooling | Traditional standard fence and guides included. | Integrated LED Work Light + Integrated Air Blower unit. |
SHOP Pégas® 14" Scroll Bandsaw (SRP 14")
Considerations for Intricate Cuts, Intarsia, & Fretwork
1. Velocity vs. Torque (Edge Finish Quality)
- The SRP 14 Advantage: Intarsia and bandsaw boxes require flawless, gap-free joints between contrasting wood species. The SRP 14 travels at 1,050 m/min—roughly 45% faster than the 13" DUAL. This high velocity delivers a polished, glass-smooth edge directly off the blade, virtually eliminating grain tearing and minimizing the hand-sanding that can distort interlocking puzzle fits. The SRP 14 is also incredible for bandsaw boxes.
- The SRP 13 DUAL Advantage: The 13" model carries a larger 750 W motor with the brute muscle to pull a thick 16 mm blade through heavy wood logs. To safely manage that load, it tops out at 720 m/min. Micro-scroll bands are still able to run and perform well at this lower speed, giving the best of blade range capacity capable of rough cuts as well as finer Intarsia and bandsaw box type work.
2. Specialized Beveling Dynamics (Left vs. Right Tilt)
- The SRP 14 - Tilt 2 Ways: Creating a 3D overlay effect in Intarsia requires precise bevel angles. The SRP 14 cast-iron table tilts 40° both Left and Right. This allows you to follow intricate template paths continuously without having to flip your workpiece upside down to accommodate a single-sided frame obstruction. It also ships with a dedicated high-angle table insert engineered to fully support the wood surrounding a highly tilted micro-blade.
- The SRP 13 DUAL - Tilt 1 Way: Built on traditional bandsaw architecture, the table tilts standardly to one side. For continuous, multi-directional bevel shifts, the operator need only flip the workpiece.
3. Material Manipulation & Throat Clearance
- The SRP 14: A 408 mm (16.06 in) throat depth gives the artist a wide radius to spin and sweep large multi-piece panels without colliding with the rear frame column.
- The SRP 13 DUAL: The 315 mm (12.40 in) throat provides a full foot of clearance, fitting most any piece to be cut.
4. Harmonic (Vibration) Dampening, Footprint, & Portability
- The SRP 14: At 82 kg (180.8 lbs), the massive cast-iron frame completely anchors the machine, eliminating micro-vibrations that cause blade deflection on tight radii. Additionally, for a video reviewer, the integrated LED lamp and integrated air blower are invaluable out-of-the-box features that keep the cut-line completely clear of dust for clean overhead camera shots.
- The SRP 13 DUAL: Because it is designed to be a mobile, space-saving shop hybrid, it weighs significantly less (66 kg) and is significantly easier to position in the shop. The Mascot Gooseneck lamp is a great addition for a moveable, magnetic LED light for light wherever, whenever you need it.
5. Cost
- The SRP 14: The Heavy-Duty, super fast Pegas scroll band has a higher cost than the DUAL at the pinnacle of band saw engineering. See current pricing here.
- The SRP 13 DUAL: The all-in-one DUAL is the perfect multi-purpose machine. See current pricing here.
Summary Verdict for Your Channel Focus
If a shop completely lacks a bandsaw, the SRP 13 DUAL is a masterclass in hybrid engineering. However, for an established workshop that already runs a standard shop bandsaw for stock preparation, the SRP 14 stands alone.
- The SRP 14: The Pegas Swiss-engineered, heavy-duty, super fast SRP 14 is the highest precision machine for fine work. For a purely intricate cut and Intarsia approach, the SRP 14" represents the absolute pinnacle of uncompromised Swiss scroll-banding performance and is the highest precision band saw we know of on the market.
- The SRP 13 DUAL: The DUAL machin take the great Swiss engineering that makes Pegas scroll bandsaw blades possible and combines it into one saw capable of a wide range of cuts and tasks. For a smaller shop foot print, portability, and versatility for every cut from stock preparation and resawing all the way to fine detail work, the all-in-one SRP 13" DUAL saw is up to the task, start to finish, every time.
