Best Portable Band Saw Reviews
Best portable band saw picks: the Makita XBP02Z leads with a 4 3/4-inch capacity and six speeds. Compare nine corded and cordless metal-cutting saws.
Best portable band saw picks: the Makita XBP02Z leads with a 4 3/4-inch capacity and six speeds. Compare nine corded and cordless metal-cutting saws.
Ryobi 9-inch band saw review: the BS904G has a 2.5-amp motor and 3-1/2-inch cut capacity, but no fence. A budget saw for small projects.
Best belt grinder for knife making: the 2x72 Grizzly G1015 with a 1 HP motor is our top pick. Compare 2x42 and 1-inch options, plus safety tips.
Band saw vs table saw: a table saw makes fast, straight rip and crosscuts, while a band saw cuts curves and resaws thick boards with less kickback.
The best sander for a deck is a belt sander like the Makita 9403 for rough boards, plus a random orbit sander for finish passes. 7 picks compared.
The best circular saw guide for most DIYers is the Kreg Accu-Cut, which cuts up to 50 inches. Compare Festool, Bora, and Kreg Rip-Cut guides.
The best circular saw blade for most wood cuts is a 7-1/4-inch, 40-tooth carbide blade like the Diablo D0740A. Compare wood, metal, and masonry types.
Best bandsaw for resawing: the JET JWBS-14DXPRO cuts 12 inches high. Compare Rikon, WEN, Delta, Grizzly and Laguna resaw heights and blades.
Wen 3962 band saw review: a 10-inch, two-speed saw with a 3.5-amp motor, 6-inch resaw height and 9-3/4-inch throat, good for curves and resawing.
The best 14 inch bandsaw for most shops is the JET JWBS-14DXPRO, with a 12-inch resaw capacity and two speeds. Six saws compared, plus a buying guide.