Well you know
which one I got...
Unfortunately I can't give you much advice as it's still unplugged. I've got the 220 in the shop now, and I'm painting today, (I was
insulating and then drywalling/mudding...) so I'm hoping to start putting the shop back together next week!
But I still have an opinion.
I resawed the max of 5-6" on my old 3/4hp 14" import bandsaw. THe key is a sharp blade and slow feed. I've now got 12" of resaw on the new saw, and 2hp, and from what I've heard it will still come down to a good blade and feed rate.
I bought this saw primarily for resaw. I plan to put a wide blade on it and (probably) leave it there. So I don't think the increased throat depth of a 19" would make much difference to me. They have the same resaw capability, don't they? As a hobbiest, I think I'll be totally happy with the 17".
ps:
Why now, Drew, shouldn't you have gone last week for the tent sale?