Band Saws

A band saw does what nothing else in the shop can — resaw thick stock into book-matched veneer, cut tight curves, and break down green or figured lumber without the kickback risk of a table saw. Wheel size, resaw capacity, and blade tension are what separate a saw that tracks dead true from one that drifts halfway through the cut.

Benchtop vs. Floor-Standing Band Saws

Benchtop saws handle curves, joinery, and light resawing in a small shop and run on a standard circuit. Floor-standing saws add wheel diameter, cast-iron mass, and the tension you need to pull a wide blade through 12 inches of hardwood without wandering.

• Benchtop (10 in class): Curve cutting, scrollwork, and light resaw. Easy to place, easy to power.
• Floor-standing (14 in and up): Serious resaw capacity, heavier frames, and cast-iron tables that stay flat.

Specs That Matter

• Resaw capacity: The height under the upper guide. This is the number that decides what you can slice, and the one most people underbuy.
• Throat depth: Wheel to frame — sets how wide a panel you can swing through the saw.
• Motor power: Enough horsepower to hold blade speed through a full-width resaw cut instead of bogging.
• Guides and tension: Solid guides above and below the table, and a tensioner that holds a wide blade, are what keep the cut square.

Get the Most From Your Saw

Match the blade to the job — a wide, low-tooth-count blade for resawing, a narrow blade for curves. Set the upper guide just above the work, keep the blade tensioned to the blade width and not the gauge on the saw, and let the blade cut at its own rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What resaw capacity do I need?

Work back from your widest board. Six inches covers most furniture work; if you plan to resaw wide panels or cut your own veneer, look for 12 inches or more.

Can these cut metal?

No. These are wood-cutting band saws and run far too fast for steel. For fabrication work, see our metal band saws — horizontal and dual-column saws with hydraulic feed and coolant.

Benchtop or floor model?

If you are cutting curves and doing occasional light resawing, a benchtop saw is enough. If resawing is the reason you want the machine, buy the floor model — the mass and tension are the whole point.

Every band saw ships free to the lower 48 and is backed by our price match guarantee. Call or text 331-272-5655 and we will match resaw capacity and motor power to the work you actually do.