Are Wen bandsaws any good?

The WEN 3962 Two-Speed Band Saw with Stand and Worklight 10″ is both amazing and enraging, so be prepared for that. In terms of cutting capacity and cutting performance, the WEN is about as good as it gets for a 10″ bandsaw under $500–and really, its performance is truly impressive when it’s set up correctly.

Where are Wen bandsaws made?

WEN tools are made in China, but parts and stocks are in Illinois and California.

How thick can you cut with a bandsaw?

Band saws are the undisputed champ when it comes to cutting curves and slicing through thick material. Many small band saws can slice though lumber a full four inches thick, and bigger saws handle six-inch cuts.

How thick can a 9 inch band saw cut?

The WEN 9-Inch Benchtop Band Saw attacks boards with cuts up to 3-1/2 inches deep and 9 inches wide. The 2.5-amp motor rotates the included 1/4-inch blade at up to 2500 feet per minute. The design of this saw uses 59-1/2 inch blades anywhere from 1/8 to 3/8 inches in width for both intricate and powerful cuts.

How long is a 10 bandsaw blade?

70-1/2″
There are 10 teeth per inch in a regular tooth configuration. Bandsaw Blade 70-1/2″ in length and 1/4″ wide with .

What is a metal band saw used for?

The band saw is a saw that is often used for structural steel in metal fabrication shops. They are also used for bar stock in machine shops. They are available in horizontal or vertical styles for a variety of uses.

What are the parts of a band saw?

These are the parts of a typical bandsaw: Frame: the structure that supports the rest of the band saw components. Upper Wheel: Adjustable wheel to allow for tensioning and tracking of the bandsaw blade. Lower Wheel: Connects to the motor by a pulley system (or v-belt) to power the wheels.

What is a vertical band saw?

A vertical band saw is a stationary device that uses a rotating continuous band of metal with teeth on one side to cut various materials. The saw blade is mounted vertically, so that the blade runs perpendicular to the material being cut. A vertical band saw can be powered by any number of sources.

What is the horizontal band saw?

A horizontal band saw is a type of band saw where the cutting piece stays stationary and the cutting head pivoting on one end cuts into the part by gravity assist. The Horozontal Band Saw in the shop is a Kalamazoo model H9AW, it can be used to rough cut metal or plastic (NO WOOD) stock to length.