If you’re on a tight budget with modest sawing needs, this Wen option is an excellent choice. It offers a 9-inch throat depth and 3-1/2-inch vertical capacity, powered by a 1/3-hp, 2.8-amp motor. It ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The band saw, named so for its band-shaped blade that moves in a continuous circle, ...

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The band saw name isn’t exactly secretive, it’s a saw that has a blade that is a long metal band. So instead of cutting back and forth like a hand saw, it cuts more like a circular or chain saw. But ...