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The band saw is one of the most useful and versatile tools you can have in your work shop. They are great for cutting curves and are well-suited for ripping and re-sawing. Read on to learn more about buying band saws for sale.

There are two main types of band saws for sale, the vertical band saw and the horizontal band saw. The vertical band saw is called vertical because the cutting blade is oriented in the vertical position. It is used primarily for cutting soft material like wood, plastics, soft metals such as brass, and aluminum. Likewise, the horizontal band saw has its blade in the horizontal position. The horizontal band saw is widely used for cutting metals and the cutting blade can be set to automatically advance the cut and when the cut is finished the band saw turns off. The horizontal metal cutting band saws for sale use a wider blade and are generally used to make straight cuts to chop steel bar, rounds, channel, and angle to length.

There are two styles of band saws for sale according to size, which are the floor model and the bench model. The smaller model band saws for sale have three guide wheels and the larger models have two guide wheels. These are the wheels that the cutting blade wraps around. The larger the guide wheel diameter the better. A band saw that has two wheels has a longer blade life than the small three wheel models because the small diameter wheels are harder on band saw blades.

When buying band saws for sale you need to consider the thickness of material that it will cut. The distance from the table top to the upper blade guide determines the thickness of material that can be cut. Some models have an attachment that raises the upper blade guide to facilitate cutting thicker material.

Band saws for sale are measured according to their throat dimension. A 12 inch band saw can cut 12 inch wide material and has a 12 inch throat. A 14 inch band saw can cut 14 inch wide material because it has a 14 inch throat dimension.

Most home use band saws for sale come with a ¾ HP or 1 HP motor. The more heavy duty and professional models have larger motors up to 2 hp or more. The larger the motor and the more power the better.

The table should be sturdy. A cast-iron table is the best and the better quality band saws for sale have a heavy duty cast iron table or a well made cast aluminum table. Larger sized heavy duty tables provide more support for the work piece. Cutting tables of 14 inches to 18 inches square are typical. Some more inexpensive model band saws for sale have steel or aluminum tables that flex. Don’t buy band saws for sale that have a thin steel or aluminum table that can be flexed.

Accessories that should come with the band saw are a rip fence for re-sawing and a miter gauge.

The more popular brands of band saws for sale are listed here:

Delta Band Saw – Although Delta band saws for sale are very popular they are not without their critics. If interested in the Delta brand take some time to read the band saw reviews about Delta band saw quality. Read reviews about the Delta band saws before buying any Delta band saws for sale. DELTA 28-206 Professional 14-Inch 1-Horsepower Woodworking Band Saw, 120-Volt 1-Phase

Powermatic Band Saw – A more expensive band saw but those who purchased the Powermatic band saws for sale are very complimentary and place it above the other brands. One complaint about a manufacturing defect of which Powermatic is aware is that the aligning pins used to align the saw to the riser are manufactured incorrectly. Before buying a Powermatic band saw read the reviews for Powermatic band saws for sale. Powermatic 1791216K Model PWBS-14CS Deluxe 14-Inch 1-3/4-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw with Bearing Guides, Lamp, and Chip Blower, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase

Jet Band Saw – Although this is a relatively inexpensive band saw the reviews for the Jet Band Saw are good. The general consensus about the Jet band saw is that it is “a very good saw for the money”. Before buying Jet band saws for sale read the reviews. JET 708115K JWBS-14CS 14-Inch 1 Horsepower Woodworking Bandsaw with Graphite Guide Blocks, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase

Craftsman Band Saw – I personally own a 14 inch Craftsman band saw and I like it. It is not a top of the line brand but it has worked flawlessly since day one. I am building an airplane and use it to cut wood and aluminum. Read the Craftsman band saw reviews before buying Craftsman band saws for sale.

Grizzly Band Saw – Another medium priced to inexpensive band saw that has very good reviews. Before buying a Grizzly band saw read the band saws for sale reviews. Grizzly G0555 The Ultimate 14" Bandsaw

Marvel Band Saw – The Marvel band saws are top of the line heavy duty machines. They are slightly more expensive but are quality machines designed for commercial and industrial use. They are more band saw than most people need but buy one of these band saws for sale if you can.

Band Saw Blades – When choosing a band saw blade choose use the widest blade you can use for the cut. There are three band saw blade characteristics that all band saw blades have, these are the blade set, the blade pitch, and the shape of the teeth. Olson Bandsaw Blade 93-1/2″ All Pro Assortment Pack