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 ...

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, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Takeaway: While there are several ways to accurately, and easily, cut metal with ...

Most home fabricators rely on an abrasive chop saw and a hand-held reciprocating saw for their cutting needs. Band saws aren't as common because most floor-mounted band saws are bulky and expensive.

Once, sawing was considered a secondary machining process and saws were used mostly for cutting bar stock in preparation for other machining operations. In recent years, the development of new types ...