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 battery pack technology and can move at the rate of 550 feet per minute, more than enough for your portable band saw needs.

Using the Makita portable band saw will require two hands for the safest operation and should not be left in the hands of your trainees. Normal band saw operation is dangerous enough when in a large stable floor model, the torque involved with portable band saw use will wrench the machine from the hands of the unwary or inattentive operator and should only be utilized by those with the experience of what high torque can do.

The Makita portable band saw has six settings on the variable speed control to give you the speed needed for the material you are cutting. There is an adjustable foot to aid in accurate cuts and add needed support for the material you are cutting. There is even a built-in fluorescent lamp to provide light in low light cutting situations. All these benefits along with a ergonomic design and low weight of around fourteen pounds for comfortable use add up to another great product from Makita.

Using a portable band saw, like using a portable chain saw, can be a dangerous operation and extreme care in positioning should be taken. Unlike chain saws, kickback is not the danger involved, but the rapid movement of the blade is similar and once through the material, your Makita portable band saw will still be running with a high torque and will cut through any soft material in its way within seconds. If any part of your body is in the path of the cut, the chances of it being cut are significantly increased.

With care and proper maintenance, your Makita portable band saw will give you years of use.