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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