Picking the Correct Band Saw for the Job
In two major styles Band saws are
available – portable and vertical. In theory, they are similar – in the
form of a band both types use a continuous blade which rotates around
two wheels.
However, practice differs from theory as is often the case, and fairly dramatically in this case.
Portable Band Saws
Wielded by an operator a portable bandsaws
are hand held tools. To cut stationary objects such as conduit it is
generally used. To how a stationary, vertical band saw is used this is
directly opposite.
Developed for use by contractors, with
metal cutting blades these hardworking power tools are typically fitted
and are used to cut concrete, threaded rod, unistrut, steel stock, and
even conduit.
When cutting thin materials they will
also tend to grab and rip while coarse blades with fewer teeth will cut
the fastest. Of using the tool successfully choosing the correct blade
is an essential part as with most saws.
A portable band saw is not one that right
out of the box you use confidently and can pick up. Depending on model
and make and Weighing in between 20 and 13 pounds they are fairly heavy.
Allowing the weight of the saw to not rush the cut, and do most of the
work is the key with successful cutting.
Vertical Band Saws
Although they have a stand on the floor
or may be set on a bench Vertical band saw are freestanding. With the
wheels arranged one over the other the blade travels vertically. The Belt Sanders are also very useful.
Depending on the blade installed Vertical models can be used to cut metal or wood.
A vertical model is likely to possibly
perform scut work such as cutting lengths of conduit, or bundles of
metal rods even or cut intricate patterns in a metal shop.
Again, through the saw the material will be guided by the operator because the saw itself is stationary.
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