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    Adjustable Band Saws for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Band Saws. Adjustable Band Saws for Metal, Belt Drive, 0 Wheels.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Band Saws. Adjustable Band Saws for Metal, Belt Drive, 2 Wheels.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Band Saws. Adjustable Band Saws for Metal, Direct Drive, 4 Wheels.

    Belt Drive

    0 Wheels

    Belt Drive

    2 Wheels

    Direct Drive

    4 Wheels

    Highly versatile, these saws make precise horizontal and vertical cuts from a single saw. They work well whether you’re simply cutting metal into smaller pieces or creating complex shapes. When the blade is horizontal, these saws cut from above, making square or angled cuts. For straight or intricate curved cuts, position the blade vertically and feed your workpiece through. They’re powerful enough to cut through aluminum, steel, and stainless steel. However, they should only be used for dry cutting.
    The higher the horsepower, the smoother the cut, even in thick and hard metals.
    Automatic Feed System—Saws with an automatic feed push material into the blade at a steady pace, so they’re more accurate than those you feed manually. Once the blade reaches your material, the weight of the saw head completes the cut for you.
    Direct Drive—Direct-drive saws send power straight to the blade instead of a belt, which keeps power and speed steady when cutting thick, hard metals. They also have fewer parts, which means they need less maintenance.
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    5 amp @ 120V AC1 1/4Direct10"8"10"45° (Left, Right)65 to 250118"1"0.035"60"24"50"56044204A101000000000
    8 amp @ 120V AC
    4 amp @ 240V AC    		1/2Belt5"5"5 3/4"45° (Left)80, 120, 20064 1/2"1/2"0.025"36"20"39 1/2"11524204A31000000
     
    Automatic Feed System
    20 amp @ 120V AC
    20 amp @ 240V AC    		1Belt10"7"9"45° (Left, Right)70, 135, 250120"1"0.037"59 1/4"24 3/4"47"47524135A1400000000
    20 amp @ 120V AC
    20 amp @ 240V AC    		1Belt11"11"10"45° (Left, Right)70, 135, 250132"1"0.037"66"29"47"65004135A1500000000
    20 amp @ 120V AC1 1/2Belt11"13"11"60° (Left, Right)60, 115, 230144"1"0.037"72"38 1/4"47"68004204A10200000000
    20 amp @ 240V AC1 1/2Belt11"13"11"60° (Left, Right)60, 115, 230144"1"0.037"72"38 1/4"47"68004204A10300000000
     

    Horizontal Band Saws for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Band Saws. Horizontal Band Saws for Metal, Belt Drive.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Band Saws. Horizontal Band Saws for Metal, Direct Drive.

    Belt Drive

    Direct Drive

    Make repeat cuts in pipes, bars, and thick metal sheets. These saws make more precise straight and angled cuts than vertical band saws by cutting from above into a clamped workpiece. For smooth cuts every time, the saw head uses hydraulics to move at a controlled speed. Once the blade reaches your material, the weight of the saw head completes the cut for you. The built-in coolant system prevents overheating, so the blade lasts longer and your workpiece won’t harden or warp. The coolant also keeps the cut area clear of metal shards to stop them from sticking onto the blade.
    Direct Drive—Direct-drive saws send power straight to the blade instead of a belt, which keeps the power and speed steady when cutting thick, hard metals. They also have fewer parts, which means they need less maintenance.
    Automatic Shutoff—Saws with automatic shut-off stop when there's nothing more to cut through to avoid running needlessly or nicking nearby material.
    Blade Tension Detection—Saws with blade tension detection prevent startup if the blade is loose, misaligned, or broken. As a fail-safe, they can also stop mid-cut.
    Cutting Resistance Detection—Saws with cutting resistance detection automatically adjust their speed to protect the blade from bending and the teeth from chipping. The blade slows down for hard materials and speeds up for soft ones. Since you don’t need any tools to access the blade, swapping it out is quick and easy.
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    Belt Drive
     
    Single-Phase Motor—3-Blade Plug
    12 amp @ 120V AC
    6 amp @ 240V AC    		1Automatic7"12"7"45° (Left, Right)96, 132, 178, 26093"3/4"0.035"4Automatic Shutoff
    Quick-Release Vise    		8962N11000000000
     
    Direct Drive
     
    Single-Phase Motor—3-Blade Plug
    9 amp @ 120V AC1 1/2Automatic8 5/8"9"8 5/8"60° (Left, Right)115 to 23097"1"0.035"0Blade Tension Detection
    Quick-Release Vise    		8962N1200000000
    13 amp @ 120V AC1 1/2Manual, Automatic9"16"9"45° (Left), 60° (Right)98 to 262131 1/2"1"0.035"0Cutting Resistance Detection
    Front Blade Access
    Quick-Release Vise
    Removable Chip Tray
    Removable Coolant Tank    		8962N1300000000
     

    Bench-Top Band Saws for Metal

    Save space with these saws when you only need to make cuts in small pieces of metal. For smoother cuts in thick and hard metals, choose a saw with higher horsepower (hp). Saws with higher horsepower also handle continuous use better. These band saws are only for dry cutting.
    Horizontal Blade
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Band Saws. Bench-Top Band Saws for Metal, Horizontal Blade.
    Image of Attribute. Miter Cut. Front orientation. Bench-Top Band Saws for Metal, Horizontal Blade.

    Miter Cut

    Horizontal-blade saws—roughly the size of a microwave—are for accurate straight or angled cuts, such as miter cuts. Since you lower the blade onto your clamped material, these saws work well for repeat cuts. They’re often used on pipes, bars, blocks, and I-beams. Adjusting the blade guides for accurate and stable cutting doesn’t require any tools.
    Automatic Feed System—Saws with an automatic feed system control the saw head speed for a consistent cut every time. Once the blade reaches your material, the weight of the saw head completes the cut for you, reducing fatigue.
    Clockwise Blade Rotation—Saws with clockwise blade rotation have more torque to cut through material faster than standard band saws, whose blades move counterclockwise. As you cut, metal shards move away from your material, reducing heat buildup and extending blade life.
    Tables—Use a work table (sold separately) to convert these saws into vertical band saws.
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    1.39 amp @ 120V AC4"3 3/4"3 1/4"45° (Left)135, 26552 1/2"1/2"0.025"33 1/2"14 1/4"25 3/4"Tool-Free Adjustable Blade Guide4180A13000000013"13"4180A140000000
    1.75 amp @ 120V AC4 1/2"4 1/2"4"60° (Left)115 to 26256 3/4"1/2"0.025"33 1/2"32 3/4"23 3/4"Clockwise Blade Rotation
    Tool-Free Adjustable Blade Guide    		4180A1100000000—————0
     
    Automatic Feed System
    1.711.8 amp @ 120V AC4 1/2"4 1/2"4"60° (Left)114 to 26256"1/2"0.025"32"32"27"Automatic Shutoff
    Clockwise Blade Rotation
    Tool-Free Adjustable Blade Guide    		4180A10100000000—————0
     
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