Horizontal Metal Cutting Band Saws
Horizontal Metal Cutting Band Saws come in a variety of sizes and price ranges. Here at More Tool Power we’ll take a look at the 5×6 Metal Cutting Saws. The size 5×6 relates to the size of the rectangular cutting capacity. That is, a metal object up to 5×6 inches in size.
The typical operation of the Metal Cutting Band saw is that the object, a pipe for example is laid across the table and held in a vise on the table. The saw is then lowered onto the pipe and cut with the band saw blade, and is continued to be lowered as it cuts through the pipe. It’s not an easy task to describe how a Horizontal Metal Cutting Band Saw works. It’s much easier for you to view a short You Tube video.
Well that was much better than the description of the process.
Here’s a few of the available Horizontal Metal Cutting Band Saws currently available so you can do some comparisons.
Grizzly 5×6 Horizontal Metal Cutting Band Saw
This is one of the best saws on the market for the small or large shop. It features a 5″ round and 5″ x 6″ rectangular capacity. But what really sets this apart from other saws of this size is the head swivel giving a maximum angle of cut of 60 degrees! The easy-to-adjust head has stops in all the right places.
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The Jet 5×8 Horizontal Metal Cutting Band Saw
Jet Tools is very good at providing tools with exceptional quality, durability and accuracy in cuts. The Jet Tool line of horizontal metal cutting band saws is very extensive and should meet the needs of almost everyone. Our review here will present the features and specifications of the 5×8 horizontal metal cutting band saw, model J-3130.
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The Northerntool 5×6 Horizontal Metal Cutting Band Saw
Northern Tool and Equipment company have a few entries into the horizontal metal cutting band saws that are highly rated. The 5×6 Northern Industrial metal cutting band saw provides -45° to 60° angle cuts for all your cutting needs. Includes miter gauge vise and steel stand. Additional features of the saw are:
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Central Machinery 4×6 Horizontal Metal Cutting Band Saw
You’ll be able to quickly and accurately cut up to 4″ x 6″ rectangular work pieces in this metal bandsaw’s horizontal or vertical positions, and up to 4-1/2″ round work pieces in the horizontal position. Perfect for small shops, this metal bandsaw lets you choose from 3 speeds to cut everything from brass and aluminum to rugged alloy and tool steels. Includes a 1/2″ x 0.025″ x 64-1/2″ blade (14 TPI), plus a heavy-duty stand with two wheels.
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