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THE BEST BANDSAW
REVIEWS 2017: BUYING
GUIDE & COMPARISON
The bandsaw is a innovative and helpful tool to have in the garage or in the
warehouse.
Bandsaws offer plenty versatility and has almost become a necessity for any serious woodworker. These tools are
mainly used to make curving cuts and for re-sawing
ABOUT BANDSAWS
Top-rated band saw picks for
2017
JET HVBS-
7MW MINI
REVIEW
This saw is backed by a 3/4Hp motor and a 7-12″
cutting capacity. Due to the tiltable stand, this saw
is good cutting horizontally and vertically. This saw
meets and exceeds in all three categories. The Jet
414459 has a built is cooling system to ensure that
the blade does not overheat therefore resulting in
smooth cuts every time.The 115V 3/4HP motor also
has 4 different cutting speeds depending on the
work. The cutting speed can be set to 85, 130, 180,
and 285 feet per minute
RIKON 10-325
DELUXE EDITION
MINI REVIEW
The Rikon 10-325 bandsaw (full review here)
is an extraordinary tool that has won many
awards. This saw outperforms most all
stand-mounted saw in its class. A 1-1/2HP
motor will ensure that your blade will not
bind will cutting the thickest of materials.
The table also includes a viewing window
and a 4-inch dust port. A 1-1/2HP motor with
2 speeds allows adjustability
POWERMATIC
PM1800 MINI
REVIEW
Powermatic really hit it out of the ballpark with
this tool. The PM1800 is a very large machine
Since this machine is very large and heavy, it
may require two individuals to assemble
This model of bandsaw include a two-step
pulley system to provide a heavy duty and
balanced transmission assembly
The 5HP motor is built to withstand heavy
workloads
The 1 year warranty that is included with the
Powermatic PM1800 covers manufacturer
defects and parts
MORE ABOUT
BAND SAWS
There are three main types of band saws:
bench-top, stand mounted, and floor
standing. Each one of these has certain
advantages and disadvantages that make it
the best for a specific task. It all depends on
how often you will be using the saw, the size
of work pieces, your budget, and to a certain
extent, your personal preference
COMPARISON OF BAND SAW TYPES
BENCH TOP Most bench-top band saws have anywhere from
8-12″ wheels
Benchtop bandsaws are arguably the best band
saw to choose because of portability and weight
Best Suited for: Light usage; home handyman,
hobby woodworker
Pros: Cheapest, lightest, portable
Cons: Cannot be used for internal cutting, small
cutting capacity, limited cutting space
STAND
MOUNTED
Stand mounted saws are typically
sold in a 14″ diameter
configuration
These saws are mounted on cast
iron stands for safety or on top of
metal cabinets
Best Suited for: Most curve cutting,
small wood shops, most to all
wood working tasks
Pros: Very inexpensive compared
to floor-standing models, versatile,
small work shop footprint
Cons: Limited cut capacity, small
motor so limited on board
thickness
FLOOR
STANDING
This is the biggest type of bandsaw that
you can purchase, with a 14-18″ diameter
blade
Floor-standing band saws have the largest
motors of the three types
The rugged frame construction and
versatility make these saws the preferred
choice of most woodworking
professionals
Best Suited for: Professional use, heavy
woodworking, good for very thick board
stock
Pros: stable, powerful, and very consistent
Cons: The most expensive of the three,
large shop footprint
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