The
band saw is a must have item in any
workshop. The band saw is generally sold in
two popular sizes; depending on your needs.
The band saw can be found in 7” by 12”,
horizontal by vertical and the heavy duty 10” horizontal.
The S-712 horizontal bandsaw by Ganesh is a 7”X12” is
a very versatile horizontal/vertical combination
model. It comes with casters to make it more
moveable and a 110volt motor to make it easier
for general jobs. The Ganesh also comes with
its own cooling system, free band saw blade and
hydraulic downfeed.
Any
crafts man that uses band saws regularly or
plans to, will want the best quality model
that they can get. Since band saws are used
for many types of projects materials, getting
the best one for your needs is very important.
The
most popular brand names on the market today
are:
Delta,
Felker, SawMaster, MK Diamond, and Core Cut.
Each brand offers its own unique properties
that will make your wood cutting job easier.
Band
saws range in price from $300-$3000. What makes
the bandsaw so popular is that it can be used
to cut wood, fibreglass or metal, and just
about anything else as well. The cordless models
are more convenient for those that do not have
a large enough work space. You should bear in
mind that blades vary in size; depending on the
size of the wood to be cut. The band saw blade
should be one eight of the minimum radius of
the wood being cut. For example: if you are cutting
a 4” thick piece of wood, you will use
a half inch blade.
Band
saws come in many sizes for general purposes.
They are 14, 16, 18, 20, 30, 36, 42, and 48 inches;
depending on the wheel diameter. The smallest
size is of course, the 14” which is the
smallest that can be used for practical purposes.
When choosing the right bandsaw for you, it is
most important to think of the types of projects
that you will be doing. Since most people’s
projects change, I would suggest a band saw that
is large enough for your biggest projects and
work on the blades from there.
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