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Your cart is empty.This economical, portable, easy-to-use, 3-speed bandsaw is an excellent choice for small or large projects where you must cut a variety of metals, plastics, or wood. When the vertical cutting attachment is installed, the saw is able to make vertical cuts for your unique cutting requirements.
Kyle J.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
Buyer beware of this boat anchor! Very displeased with it. The knob for the blade tension broke within the first two months. To change out the sawblade, you have to remove 4 screws of different sizes. Motor mount vibrates horribly making top speed impossible if you don’t want to shred your belts. Top speed was also impossible because the safety box for the belt pulleys didn’t have enough space for top gear to be used. I had to grind the opening out to do so.Additional, it’s horribly slow at cutting, but if you speed it up it cuts out of square. This saw replaced a Central Machine bandsaw I had for 20+ years (harbor freight special) and I never thought I would miss it.Save your money. Buy a hacksaw. They’re pretty much on par.
Rodeo B
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
I've cut a lot of metal with this saw and I wouldn't trade it for anything else
Anderson
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2023
I purchased this horizontal bandsaw almost exactly 1-year to the day for our sculpture studio at my university. Was cutting some rectangular tubing today and noticed the motor mount plate has cracked. It is probably a 2" crack. Since this is in a smaller shop, it is only been used maybe 35 times in the year we have owned it. I have never seen such poor quality in a piece of equipment. We have several pieces of equipment in our studio that we use daily and have had for over 10 years that are still work horses, not this ShopFox.
LG
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2022
I've had this saw about a year now and am very pleased with it. It has worked perfectly for what I need it for. I did a lot of research before buying it so I felt like I knew the pros and cons. I am a metal hobbyist working with everything from 1/8" to an inch solid steel and up to 3" tubing. I've had no issues cutting anything I needed. I do a lot of pattern work so stacking 1/4" steal rods to do bulk cuts is not an issue (see picture).Of course, if I had all the room and money in the world, I'd own something different (and it would be way overkill). This saw has saved me a lot of time compared to hand cutting everything...not just due to bulk cutting but also cleanup work.I feel the price was a tad bit high but I'm having so much fun with it that it doesnt bother me any more. This is NOT a harbor freight quality item. I feel it is much better...but if you are not a hobbyist, need it to cut a ton of thick metals, require machine-precision cuts then this is not the saw for you and you will need to pay the $$$$ to get the higher quality saws.A few reviews have said the legs are wobbly but I dont find that the case at all. However, the stand could be longer to counter balance the saw better when it is lifted vertically (opened). Still, this doesnt both me...I just dont bang the saw upright fast. It hasn't come close to falling over or anything even if I forget.
Cody
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
Many hours in. Had to replace one bearing for blade guide, 2 blades. Top tier machine for the cost.
NicktheQuick
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2019
I read all reviews and took care to evaluate my needs. I’m work in light ornamental steel manufacturing, so I make a lot of railings, guard rails, gates etc. and this is perfect for me. I spent time setting up the angles that I use a lot and marked them on the table and that’s been helpful to speed things up. I wish changing the angle was a quicker process, but I might fab up some type of quick release bolts so I don’t have to use a socket and wrench to change it every time. The stand is pretty low and cheapo so I built a riser for it to get it to my preferred work height. I cut on the fastest speed and the blade has held up well to over 500 plus cuts- most through solid stock. I made a little outfeed table for it, and I use 4 roller stands to hold the 20’ pieces of steel to help break down material. I have not used the saw upright , the table looks like junk to be honest, but I could care less. I love that I can set the cut, and walk away and work on other things and the saw shuts off when it’s done. This is my favorite new shop tool.
phil
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
I've had this for 5 years of frequent use and it's been solid and reliable. I've gone through about a dozen blades. The saw's accurate but it takes some care getting getting it right: one should measure angles carefully and make sure the moving vice jaw doesn't creep out of angle when tightening the bolt.The stand: It's functional but I find it ungainly to roll forward. This is because the saw has to be tilted fairly high to get the small wheels on the ground and is heavily weighted on the motor end. So if you have to push it forward, keep one hand on the cutting handle and the other on the moving handle -- otherwise if the little wheels catch on something it's going to flip over onto the motor. (from experience lol)
pexring
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2014
Bought this saw for our shop at work for use in some light manufacturing. We make about a dozen cuts a day. This is the first such saw of this type that we've owned.Overall I like the saw. The saw feels heavy duty. It cuts straight and smooth and the table clamp holds the product nicely. I like the table. Our shop cuts mostly metal tubing or conduit.As other have said, the legs aren't the best. If you will be moving the saw quite frequently, you will want to create a different base as it tends to tip easy when moving. We don't move the saw so for us we'll leave the legs as is for now.I have had some troubles with the blade wanting to come off. I have tweaked the tracking, which the manual says it's set at the factory and should rarely require tweaking. My tweaking has helped. Adjustment is easy. Loosen one screw and turn another. Manual explains it quite well.As for blade tension, I find it best just to hand-tighten it as hard as you can by turning the big knob on the end.So far I'm using the blade that came with the tool. Works for the material we are cutting.Before buying this saw I did look at a Jet and whatever Harbor Freight sold. Harbor Freight looked like junk and if I recall correctly, the Jet had a smaller motor and the table wasn't as nice.For the money I spent, so far I am pleased with this band saw. I have not used the saw in the upright position, although a separate table was included for those who wish to use it that way.
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