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Best Band Saw Reviews and Buying Guide

1. RIKON 10-305 10-inch, 1/3 HP Band Saw The RIKON 10-305 is a really solid band saw that can be had for modest price. The frame on the 10-305 is solid steel with a cast iron table and cast aluminum wheels. The quality on this feels good and there are very few plastic parts to be found on this saw. [ Ссылка ]

The motor is 1/3 HP which isn’t the most powerful but it still gets the job done and moves the blade at a respectable 2780 feet-per-minute (FPM). The table won’t bevel to the left but will bevel up to 45° to the right and all the adjustments on the saw are pretty easy to make.

It’s nice that the saw includes a 2-inch tall aluminum fence but there is no miter gauge included. So, if you need one of those, you’ll be purchasing it separately.

One impressive feature is that this band saw is backed with a 5-year warranty. That’s pretty hard to beat.

2. WEN 3962 10-inch, 3.5-amp, Two-Speed Band Saw with Stand [ Ссылка ]

The WEN 3962 band saw is a great little bandsaw with a lot of nice features that you don’t see on many other at this price range.

It has a stout 3.5-amp motor that can operate at either 1520 or 2620 FPM. One nice feature is the 3-in-1 dust port that will accept hoses of 1-3/4, 2-3/4, or 4 inches.

The throat capacity comes in at 9-3/4 inches but the cutting height is a respectable 6 inches.

That’s pretty decent for a 10-inch band saw. This saw also includes a tall fence and a miter gauge.

There is also a really bright LED work light which can be controlled with an independent switch.

The WEN 3962 also comes with a stand right out of the box and it’s actually very sturdy.

All in all, the 3962 is a really good bench top band saw with handy features for a very good price.

3. SKIL 3386-01 9-inch, 2.5-Amp Band Saw [ Ссылка ]
This band saw from SKIL bridges the gap between a scroll saw and a band saw. It’s not large by any means but it is still surprisingly capable so long as you understand what it can and can’t do.

The 2.5-amp motor is surprisingly good, even with the original blade, at cutting even hard woods without bogging down. This saw can handle some non-ferrous metal cutting with the proper blade, but if cutting metal is high on your list you might consider another saw.

The throat capacity is 9 inches and the cutting height is pretty low at just 3-1/2 inches. Don’t plan on doing serious resawing with this saw.

While it does have an LED work light, the light only turns on when the saw is on. SKIL has also included a fence and miter gauge. Not bad for a saw that’s half the price of the next least expensive.

4. Grizzly G0555LX 14-inch, 1 HP, Two-speed Deluxe Band Saw [ Ссылка ]
The Grizzly G0555LX is a powerful band saw for its price range and size. Not only is it powerful, but the G0555LX is hefty and sturdy, as well.

The frame is cast iron, the wheels are cast iron, and the table is cast iron. This saw is sturdy with little vibration or wiggle.

With all that weight in the wheels and a 1 HP motor capable of either 1800 or 3100 FPM, the Grizzly G0555LX packs a lot of punch.

The throat capacity is a very large 13-1/2 inches but the 6-inch cutting height is somewhat underwhelming.

You can add a riser to allow this saw to grow with your needs. It’s a little disappointing that the included stand doesn’t have any wheels.

5. Laguna Tools MBAND1412-175 14-inch, 1-3/4 HP Band Saw The MBAND1412-175 has some serious specs which allow it to compete with nearly any of the best band saws on the market. [ Ссылка ]

To begin with there is the powerful 1-3/4 horsepower motor. That will give you plenty of power to cut through pretty much anything and even to resaw dense hardwoods.

Speaking of resawing, this saw has a massive 12-inch cutting height which will allow you to do some serious resawing.

The throat capacity is also large at 13-5/8 inches. There is also an aluminum Hi/Low fence to help you handle that wider material when resawing.

There is good quality throughout this saw. The frame is solid steel and the wheels and table are cast iron.

Laguna appears to stand behind this quality as they provide owners with a 2-year warranty. It’s the most expensive on the list, but it’s worth every cent.

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