The band saw is one of the most versatile cutting machines in your workshop. It can rip and cross cut. A band saws generous depth of cut will allow you to resaw wide timber into tinner boards or veneers. Bandsaws are also the best machines for cutting circles and curves such as bowl blanks for woodturning or cabriole legs for furniture making.

The size of a band saw is also indicated by the throat depth-the distance from the blade to the back post. This is the capacity you can use for your work piece. There are two types of band saw :two wheel band saw and three wheel band saw. Both designs offer advantages depending on the size of your workshop area. For the small workshop the three wheel models offer an economical saw while at the same time their design gives a generous depth of cut and throat size.

When choosing a band saw. The following features are normally considered:

Size and power

Rexon bandsaws have motors powerful enough to handle your cutting jobs within the specified capacities. It's a good idea to give some thought to the projects you are going to make. Give some attention to the size of cuts and the materials you will use. Be generous. Remember a little too much cutting capacity on your saw is less of a problem than too little.

Cutting Speed

Most bandsaws are single speed. However, for different materials or work pieces you may want to consider a two speed or a variable speed saw. Generally the single speed bandsaws will cut most timber.

However hard woods and difficult materials will benefit from the slower speed offered by the variable or two speed models.

Work Table

All the Rexon bandsaw tables can tilt to 45º.Accurate angles can be cut this way and when used  with the mitre guide excellent compound mitres can be produced. A rip fence and mitre guide are supplied as standard equipment with Rexon bandsaws.

If you require any further information, please contact Rexon or your local stockist/store.