How do I choose a band saw?
The two main things to consider when choosing a band saw are the depth of cut and the throat. The saw’s depth of cut is the distance from the table to the upper blade guides. Many band saws are marketed on this feature alone, which tells the prospective buyer how thick of stock can be cut using the band saw.
Can a bandsaw cut metal?
Band saws are not suitable for cutting very thin sheet metal; a rule of thumb suggests the metal to be cut should be thicker than the depth of 3 band saw blade teeth, however they are excellent for cutting thin walled profiles such as box and angle.
Are band saws useful?
A band saw can be used to cut curves, even in thick lumber, such as in creating cabriole legs, to rip lumber and to crosscut short pieces. The most common use for the band saw, however, is in cutting irregular shapes. The second most common use is in resawing or ripping lumber into thinner slabs.
Is more TPI better?
Woodworkers quickly learn that the number of teeth-per-inch (TPI) on the blade has a big impact on the quality of a cut. The general rule of thumb is “the more TPI, the smoother the cut.” The true answer, however, is just a little more complicated than that, as you’ll learn once you understand how saw teeth work.
Is band saw necessary?
While a bandsaw is extremely useful for many woodworking projects it is not necessary and can be substituted with a number of other cutting tools depending on the kind of cut you are looking for.
Can my bandsaw be operated at more than one speed?
My bandsaw can be operated at more than one speed. Which is the best speed for cutting wood and should I change speeds for certain wood cutting tasks and using different blades? Some models of bandsaws do provide the ability to alter the speed of the blade (usually expressed as FPM – feet per minute).
What speed should I cut wood with my bandsaw?
Typically the speed to use for all of your wood cutting tasks with your bandsaw, regardless of the blade width or tooth configuration on the blade, would be the listed speed that is closest to 3000 FPM.
What is a band saw?
Band saws can cut a wide variety of materials including wood, metal and plastic. Choose from a portable model to work on the go or a larger stationary saw with a stand and work light for a home or industrial workshop. We have variable or fixed speed models. Stationary band saws come in different table widths, lengths, tilt ranges and blade sizes.
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