Band Saw: Truth Is In The Performance

The image of every American husband popularized by television and movies is of the strong family man working happily on the weekends in his little shop separate from the house. Not a care in the world does this television husband have. He smokes on his pipe, the son watches closely and admires his father’s handy work, and all the while he uses his power tools and band saw with using a seemingly all-powerful hand that can seamlessly saw even the hardiest of timbers.

Now for the reality. The above television husband just wouldn’t “cut” it in the real world. He would be hospitalized with a son that is forever traumatized by his father’s screams of pain as he saws his arm right off. Not to mention the amount of blood would never get out of this television family’s perfect carpet.

A band saw is a tool. More importantly it is a powerful tool that should not be entrusted to the mind of a youngster, the intoxicated, or the criminally insane. However, handled with the proper respect and caution, a band saw may easily become one of the most used tools in any home. Nothing can compare to the versatility and functionality offered a home that has a band saw.

Do you know what to look for in a good band saw? Do you know the difference in brands, models, and manufacturers? Have you ever had to find the best way to stay safe using a band saw? Maybe you are just a curious novice; maybe you are a seasoned expert; maybe you are somewhere in between. Whatever your questions, and whatever your experience level, the following pages will offer an in depth look at band saws. No, maybe every question will not have an answer, but if you can’t find it here, the questions probably didn’t make the cut.

Whoever and wherever you are located, take a moment to take a closer look at what makes band saws such a prized commodity in any workshop. Find expert advice presented in a down to earth tone that is suitable for any experience level. Whatever you do, please, turn the band saw off before you decide to read our informational pages. We want your total attention, so that when you need to, that band saw will be used in a safe, comfortable environment with your total attention.

Band Saw: Truth Is In The Performance

The image of every American husband popularized by television and movies is of the strong family man working happily on the weekends in his little shop separate from the house. Not a care in the world does this television husband have. He smokes on his pipe, the son watches closely and admires his f...

Bandsaw Blade Tension Gauge

Have you ever started to tighten up that bandsaw blade, only to discover that you are slightly off? Has your blade ever snapped because it was too tight, or buckled because it wasn’t tight enough? Well then, do I have a suggestion for you. Today’s technologically advances hit every aspect of home an...

Bandsaw Blade Tensioner – Tighten Things Up Please

Owning a bandsaw is the dream of many woodworking home owners. Nothing beats the total and complete perfection that a bandsaw offers. A bandsaw is basically something that makes large and small cuts from larger pieces of lumber and timber. You can do some detailing, but other tools are better at fin...

Bandsaw Blade Welder

Many of the heavier duty bandsaw available for purchase come with a bandsaw blade welder attached to the bandsaw for quick repairs and manufacture of new blades. If there is not one attached to your bandsaw, you can still purchase a bandsaw blade welder to make your bandsaw blades yourself. If you...

Bandsaw Blades – Do You Know The Difference?

Anyone that owns a bandsaw will tell you that properly used and maintained, a bandsaw is the perfect addition to any workshop. A bandsaw will quickly take center stage, and do the tasks of many of your other power tools. As is such, being able to recognize and understand various types of bandsaw bla...

Bandsaw Mills – Quality Cuts At Home

There are some instances where a novice can use power tools, and with the proper precautions, be perfectly safe. However, there are some cases where only a professional or expert should use certain tools. Bandsaws are common in almost every home workshop around the world if it has any respectability...

Bandsaw Sharpeners – Manual or Automatic

No one will ever deny the fact that a bandsaw is an extremely important part of any home workshop. Bandsaws allow the novice and expert alike the opportunity to cut limber and wood in a fashion that the resulting pieces can combine to create furniture, shelving, tables, or anything else that is usef...

Bandsaws – Is A Bandsaw Right For You?

A bandsaw is perhaps the first and most important table tool anyone will get for their own personal workshop. Sure, bandsaws are used by commercial companies, but for now, we are concentrating on the residential community and their need for bandsaws. Do you need a bandsaw? Which one is right for you...

Bench Top Bandsaw

When your work shop space is limited and you still want the capabilities that a bandsaw gives you, a bench top bandsaw may be the answer. A smaller sized version of the floor models, bench top bandsaws are capable of delivering most of what the floor sized models do. With the wealth of varieties a...

Craftsman Bandsaw – A Genuine Sears™ Brand

Anyone who is anyone has heard of Craftsman. Craftsman has a reputation for unmatched excellence with any tool you purchase with their logo. You also get a lifetime warranty. Craftsman only produces the best of the best. When you are considering a bandsaw, think long and hard about your purchase, th...

Delta Metal Bandsaw

The Delta metal bandsaw models available are also designed to cut wood, making them double duty bandsaws. They have variable speed controls to allow you to change the speed of the bandsaw for each type of material being cut. If you have to have just one bandsaw for your workshop, then one of the m...

Horizontal Band Saws

The most common use of horizontal bands saws is as a cut-off saw for larger pieces of material. Having one in a hobby work shop is very rare and usually an added expense that is not needed. Finding a good horizontal band saw is usually quite simple for the professional as they usually have an equi...

Jet Band Saw

When you have finally decided to get that essential piece of equipment for every well stocked home hobbyist’s workshop, the band saw, you will not go wrong to get a Jet band saw. Built with the quality manufacturing and engineering that Jet is known for, Jet band saws are built to work all day long...

Jet Woodworking Bandsaws – Details, Details

A good bandsaw is the center of attention in any woodworking setting. Of course, with all the manufacturers and models available today, many people get confused as to what is right for them. Do you need a 14 inch or 18 inch blade capacity? Do you need a 2.5 HP motor, or do you need a 4 HP motor? All...

Makita Portable Band Saw

Have you ever been out at a jobsite and wish you had a band saw available to make that quick trim on your work piece before you install it? If you have, then take a look at the Makita portable band saw to fill that need. The Makita portable band saw is powered by Makita’s 18 volt lithium ion batte...

Metal Cutting Band Saw – When You Need To Cut More Than Wood

Anyone who has a bandsaw can tell you that they develop a mind of their own. Usually, it is a cantankerous mind that closely resembles a pack mule on a bad day. One reason find that their bandsaws are not working properly is that sometimes, the material you want to seriously cut, just isn’t within ...

Metal Cutting Bandsaws

Good metal cutting bandsaws will have a variable speed control to adjust the speed of your blade for the type of metal being cut. Having a system for coolant distribution is also very helpful, but not as essential as the variable speed control. The better models will have a bandsaw blade welder at...

Minimax Bandsaw – Quality and Affordability With Every Purchase

Not a single, respectable woodworker would be caught dead without some sort of bandsaw. No workshop is complete with the center of attention being had by the bandsaw you chose. There are many manufacturers of bandsaws, but one company that stands a “cut” above the rest is the Minimax company. A Mini...

Rockwell Bandsaw

Although they were bought out many years ago by Delta Machinery and the line discontinued, Rockwell bandsaws are still available for sale from private owners. The quality and durability of Rockwell bandsaws is the reason so many of them are still available for your use. When you run across one of ...

Used Automatic Bandsaw – The Real Value

Sometimes, a situation occurs that we might find an inexpensive, used automatic bandsaw. This is a great deal for you, but there are still some things you need to keep an eye out for. You can find a used automatic bandsaw at almost any thrift store, and many rummage sales offer these wonders. You ge...

Used Band Saws

When seeking to purchase used band saws, care must be taken that the equipment is in good working order before trying to use it for your own purposes. You may need to completely restore the used band saws back to prime working condition. If this type of restoration project appeals to you as the ty...

Vertical Bandsaws vs. Horizontal Bandsaws

Choosing a band saw for your residential or commercial use is often a difficult task. There are so many options available from the popular manufacturers that it gets tedious to wade through the false claims and promises. One question that always seems to rise is whether vertical bandsaws are better ...

Wilton Band Saw – An Affordable Solution

Nothing is more important to a workshop than what type of band saw is located within that particular area. Sometimes, people will have one; other times, people may have two or three band saws. It is not uncommon for a person to have both a wood cutting band saw as well as a metal cutting band saw. S...

Woodworking Band Saws

When looking to add a woodworking band saw to your home or professional work shop, there are a lot of choices available. Many manufacturers make woodworking band saws for both professionals and the home hobbyist. The size of your budget for tools can make a difference in how many features the mode...