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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