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Your cart is empty.We took the most popular Band saw size and added many features found only on much larger and more expensive machines. Features such as extruded-aluminum fence and rails, quick-release blade tension, Miter gauge, upper and lower ball bearing Blade guides, enclosed cabinet stand, hinged wheel covers, 4" Dust port, and a 1 HP motor are all standard. And, with its cast -iron frame and table, This Band saw will be a reliable shop fixture for many years to come. An optional 6" Extension Block kit (D3348) is also available. Csa Certified meeting CSA and UL standards!
Lorboy!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2016
I have never had a big band saw and needed one for my new hobby, turning wood. The price is the best I could find especially because it comes with a fence and miter gauge slide. It looks identical to the one made by Jet and other companies. First, this saw does NOT come with casters as advertised. It comes with rubber feet. Not a big deal but they should change the description. Setting up the blade takes a little time to get it right. The knob adjustment is a little too course so you have to run the machine after each tweak and watch the blade to make sure it holds the settings. Once you have it the saw works very well. One other annoying thing is the ON button. It is very hard to push to start the saw. The OFF is very easy. I put a foot switch on it which makes it easier. The other thing is the table does not seem to be plated very well. I cut some green wood and the next morning the table was already corroded where the wood touched it. I had used some car wax on the table to prevent this but apparently not enough. I now wipe it clean after each use and re-wax. Maybe all band saw tables do this, anyway a heads up on it. I did put this together by myself by laying the saw down and attaching the base and then standing it upright. To move it to your shop take the saw out of the crate and separate the loose parts which will reduce the weight by about fifty pounds. I moved it using a two wheel cart with big pneumatic tires so it can be done. All in all its a very nice saw and worth the money. I wish it would have come with the wheels but oh well.
Steve E.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2014
This is an excellent saw - solid and a good value. The cast-iron frame is very solid. The saw runs quietly. Setup was straightforward. Saw required little in the way of setup adjustments; just the blade had to be adjusted on the wheel. The guide bearing are easy to adjust (much better than on the cheaper saws). The cosmoline grease packed on the table required some work to get off, but was not hard. I recommend mineral spirits (not Simple Green as someone suggested - didn't work). I then put on Boeshield T-9 and paste wax as another suggested. The fence is excellent as is the miter gauge - they fit well, are easy to install, out-of-the box true, and well made. You will need a helper to set the saw on top of the base - it weighs 150lb. The base is well made and took the saw on top very well. Bolts lined up well. The instructions are good, but if you have never used a bandsaw or set on up, I recommend you look at some video on-line first (very helpful; M Fortune is a good video).
James C. Maloney
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2013
I really like this bandsaw.but just in case I kept the boxes for return... They are now in the street waiting for the garbage guy. When I unpacked it it was pretty much ready to go. An hour's worth of setup, oadjustments and tweaks and it cut perfectly. The extras such as the blade roller guides (!), rip fence (not very good but useable), and a miter gauge only boost its value. Most machines don't come with those items; certainly not those rollers. The cabinet on which the machine sits is very handy as is the blade tensioner. This is my second bandsaw, the first being a Delta 14". Delta is a big name in machinery, but this saw beats the one I had ( and sold). This Shopfox is doing just fine as I continue to make furniture, etc. and is a welcome addition to my shop.
Bird Dog
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2012
Was delivered as promised,quickly and safe and sound. It took about 2 hours to set up including adjusting the lower drive wheel out to make in in the same plane as the top wheel with proper blade and tension set up. The saw is quiet, has cast iron wheels for more sawing inertia than you would get with aluminum wheels.Considering everything including free shipping this saw was a bargan. The closest thing was an almost identical saw from Grizzly which was about $60 less (including shipping), the only difference was the Grizzly had a cheap stand/base and this Shop Fox had a really nice stand/base which had storage room, for about $600 shipping included.The quality of this saw is as good, or better, than similar saws from Steel City, Jet and Delta at 1/2 to 2/3 the price. Only the Powermatic has a similar sized and similar designed saw with better guides and slightly better wheels, but it's double the price. If your gonna consider the Powermatic, then just go get the Laguna 14 inch European style saw for only $200 more and enjoy their really great saw which has even better guides, table, fence and a brake.However if you want a simple quality 14 inch saw that is much less than the Jet, Steel City, Delta and Powermatic go get this Shop Fox or look at about 4 variations of this saw from Grizzly with prices ranging from $395 to $795 depending on things like stand, table/fence, wheel upgrades etc. Remember that Grizzly charges shipping, but this saw from Amazon.com comes with free shipping.
J. L. Smith
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2012
I said my second favorite only because my table saw is my most used. It was hard to spend the money for a saw that doesn't get used alot but thanks to Shop Fox and the fine quality and price they offer I now have this wonderful saw. I admit it is because of Amazon I made this leap. Great price and free shipping with Prime. This puchase paid for my prime membership since it weighs approx. 250 lbs and came by freight delivery right to my door.After much research I found this saw to be of good quality with cast iron rather than aluminum parts and storage compartment. Upon arrival the unit is as nice as advertised. It is solid and wonderfully functional doing everything I had hoped thus now my almost favorite shop tool I own. The quality should allow it to last my life time and more.
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