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Band saws are the most widely used power tool in a shop. If
you plan on cutting any type of curves, then a band saw is
a must. There are a few types to choose from depending on
your needs, wood cutting, metal cutting and portable band
saws.
- The
following companies all manufacturer bandsaws, Delta, Jet
, Shop Fox and Carter, Bridgewood, Craftsman, Delta, DeWalt,
Grizzly, Hitachi, Laguna, Metabo, Milwaukee, Porter Cable,
Powermatic, Ridgid, Ryobi, Shopsmith, Tradesman and Yukon
Tool.
It's important to compare the various bands, check out the
features of each model, price and warranty. What size do you
need? Sizes vary from 14", 18" and 20". Engines
come in 5 hp, 1/2 hp, 1/3 hp, 3/4 hp and 2 hp. Try to find
a model with a tilting table, perfect for cutting various
miters.
- Used
extensively in metal fabrication and other metal related tasks.
These saws speed up the cutting process which in turn speeds
up productivity. Jet, Craftsman and Delta all have their own
industrial metal bandsaws.
When comparing models look for the following features:
- lock-on power button which provides continuous use
- debris and dust ejection chute helps keep your work surface
clear
- multi speed capability, perfect for detailed cutting
- find a model with tilt adjustments, this feature is necessary
for accurate angled work
You can find both metal and woodworking band
saws online. Sears Craftsman metal saws consist of the following
models, (22612, 24397, 24398) and Delta (28-665, 28-662, 28-663,
28-303).Woodworking bandsaw models, Jet (708115RK, Jwbs-12os,
Jwbs-18, HVBS-463, ), Milwaukee (6232-6, 48-08-0260, Delta
(28-299K, 28-195, X5, 28-280, 28-160, 28-190, 28-206, BS100,
28-641, 28-150, Yukon Tool YTBS10, Hitachi (CB75F, Craftsman
(22432, 22424, 22414, 21459, Carter (STD1, Grizzly (G1148,
G1073, G1012), Laguna tools (Lt 16 SEC, Lt18, Lt14, Shopsmith
(555507, Powermatic (141, Rigid (BS1400, Bridgewood PBS-440B,
Ryobi Bs900 and Tradesman 8166.
Go online to find the cheapest deals on everything from Black
and Decker bandsaw blades, wheels and many other parts and
accessories for you wood or metal saw. Web sites like toolsforless.com,
Ebay and Shopping.com can help you fidn exactly what you need.
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