What's a Good Bandsaw?

Make Cutting Easier With The Best Band Saws
  • WEN 3962 Band Saw.
  • DEWALT DCS371B Band Saw.
  • Delta 28-400 Steel Frame Band Saw.
  • RIKON Power Tools 10-326 Bandsaw.
  • DEWALT Portable Band Saw.
  • Milwaukee 6232-21 Band Saw.
  • May Very Portable Bandsaw.
  • WEN 94396 Portable Band Saw.

What does a 14 inch bandsaw mean?

Rob Johnstone: Band saw sizes are derived from the diameter of the wheels in the saw. So a 14-inch band saw will have wheels that are 14-inches in diameter. There is another measure that indicates how wide a board you can resaw. ... A 2-inch roundhead screw is longer.

How much horsepower does a bandsaw need?

With general cutting of thinner stock with minor resawing, typically a 1-1/2 horsepower motor will do the trick. If you plan on making your own veneer by resawing larger exotic hardwood or cutting bowl blanks from a log, consider looking at units with a 2-1/2 to 3 horsepower motor.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.