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there are a few of the traditional bandsaws that get 12 inch resaw height with a 14 inch table clearance -- Jet sells one as a "Pro" model.   

Look for resaw height as a key measurent. 

You can add a riser block to get an additional 6 inches of resaw height but the riser blocks add some issues of loss of stiffness, and a hybrid guard system.   I have a delta that I added a riser block to -- works pretty well, but added some vibration. 

My delta came with a  3/4 HP motor and that is adequate, but with no extra margin and works better with narrower blades. 

Thanks for all the information.

I had to post this second post so I can post a link... stay tuned!

Loren, the Jet you linked to is a fine saw, although it does indeed have the riser block. (It's just installed at the factory instead of in your shop.) I have the Shop Fox equivalent to that saw and like it a lot, and it cost a few hundred dollars less than the Jet. Grizzly (the parent company to Shop Fox) also makes a comparable saw for less money. Keep in mind that all of the cast iron 14" bandsaws (Jet, Grizzly, Powermatic, Harbor Freight, etc.) are likely coming out of the same Asian foundry and being sold under different labels. Although the castings are essentially the same, the difference between a $350 Harbor Freight saw and a $1200 Powermatic are things like motors, wheels, blade guides, cabinets, and tolerances.

If I was in the market for a new bandsaw in this size class, I'd be taking a good long look at the Rikon offerings. I think right now they have some of the best bang for the buck in the 12" resaw market.

And don't let blade lengths be an issue. All of the good blade suppliers sell blades made to whatever length you need. I strongly suggest not buying "off the shelf" blades at your local store. They will most likely either be junk or very overpriced. Instead, order your blades from one of several online bandsaw blade suppliers (and not a woodworking site). You'll get blades that are as good or better, and they will cost 1/3 to 1/2 the price of what you can get at a place like Woodcraft or Rockler. The woodworking sites sell good blades, but you'll be paying double to triple the price compared to a bandsaw blade specialty shop.

Grizzly 0555X with riser block. Great saw!!

Looking at the link that Loren gave us, there is no riser block there.  You think Jet finally listened to the turners out there and started making what we've been asking for?  Could it be that one of the strongest manufacturers has heard the word and done what is needed for the customer?  Looks like it to me.  Another victory for Jet and WMF(?).

Good to know.  I haven't seen or even heard of this particular saw being on the market.  Thought they all needed riser blocks to get that tall in this size lathe.