Bandsaws

Wood cutting bandsaws are one of the most versatile stationary tools you can own. It cuts straight lines and curves; it can cut thicker stock than a table saw; it can resaw thick material into thin for book-matching or veneers. We've watched Sam Maloof, our woodworking hero, use the band saw with an exposed blade like a carving tool (don't try this at home) making arms for his beautiful chairs.

The best reviewed book on bandsaws we've seen is Lonnie Bird's "The Bandsaw Book". Reviewers found it an excellent resource for user's who are considering a bandsaw purchase and a good book for those that already own one. "Band Saw Handbook" by Mark Duginske is another well-reviewed book. You might also consider Popular Mechanics Workshop Band Saw Fundamentals: The Complete Guide by Rick Peters.

Bandsaws Analysis

We've divided our bandsaws into four different analysis 9-10" bandsaws, 12-14" bandsaws, 15-16" bandsaws, and 17-18" bandsaws. The size (in inches) of the bandsaw is based on the diameter of the wheels. The larger the wheels, the wider the material that can be cut before you start running into the side of the saw. In general, as you add size to the wheels, you need to add power to the motor driving the lower wheel. Larger bandsaws tend to need larger motors. 

Average Grade Average Price products C $2788.07 27 Other Bandsaws These are bandsaws that just don't fit into one of our categories. They cut metal, meat, glass, and...  Click here to read the entire overview and reviews of products in this analysis.

Average Grade Average Price products B- $1383.59 21 9-10" are the smallest saws, fitting easily on your bench-top. Don't expect these small saws to have much...  Click here to read the overview and reviews of products in this analysis.

Average Grade Average Price products B $1417.46 58 12-14" The 14" saws are the smallest of the serious bandsaws. Most of them are large enough that they sit ...  To read reviews of products in this analysis and the overview (plus our pick), click here. Click here for details on why we prefer the Grizzly Industrial G0555 for the 12-14" Wood Cutting Bandsaws analysis.

Average Grade Average Price products B- $3720.37 16 15-16" are midsized bandsaws. They take less floor space than a larger bandsaw, but have sufficient power ...  To read product reviews in this analysis and the overview, click here.

Average Grade Average Price products B $2046.45 35 17-18" 17-18" Bandsaws are the smallest of the large bandsaws. A well-made, well-tuned, 18" bandsaw can ...  To read product reviews in this analysis and the entire overview, click here.

Average Grade Average Price products B $3173.40 14 19-21"   Click here to read the entire overview and reviews of products in this analysis.

Average Grade Average Price products --- $4860.00 9 22-28"   Click here to read the overview and reviews of products in this analysis.

Average Grade Average Price products A- $288.18 31 Portable Bandsaws   To read product reviews in this analysis and the overview, click here.