Wood Band Saw & Timber Band Saw Suppliers

Wood band saws or timber band saws offer a variety of benefits. They offer more accurate and precise cuts, especially since your work is more visible, which makes it easier to follow a line. 

More importantly, because the material has to be fixed in place, the cuts are generally straighter. Even when you’re cutting through a curve, the bandsaw generally produces a straighter cut. 

Furthermore, because the blade is generally narrower when compared to a chain saw or a table saw, the thickness of the cut is also reduced. This means less sawdust and wastage.

Bandsaws are also ideal for cutting a timber board into thinner pieces too, which means reduced expenses and less waste.

As far as safety is concerned, bandsaws are generally quite low impact and fairly easy to use. The blade cuts downward, so the timber piece remains firmly on the table and doesn’t move while you make the cut.

This reduces the risk of sudden kickbacks. Wood cutting band saws are also quite versatile and can be used for cutting metals or meats as well. You can switch out the blade to get more accurate cuts.

Wood band saws are primarily used for cutting through different types of timber pieces, but they can also be used for cutting through metals of varying thicknesses as well as meats.

There are a number of important factors to consider when selecting a wood band saw:

• Space requirements: The first thing to consider is the amount of space that you have available for a bandsaw. Roller tracks might be required on either side, as well as a material loading bay to use the saw.
• Automation: Bandsaws are available in several different varieties. There are the fully manual ones, where the bow must be manually lowered or raised. There are semi-automatic variants as well, which include automatic height return. Fully automatic CNC bandsaws are also available, which need to be programmed before use. 
• Capacity: The capacity of a bandsaw varies depending on its size. Some are bigger, and capable of use with larger workpieces. Several options are available, including the small pivot action saw, the medium saw, the large saw, and the twin column saw (both bow mitre and vice mitre).

When using a bandsaw, it’s important to take certain safety concerns into account: 

• All operators must wear safety goggles to prevent any optical injuries. You’ll also want to make sure that the blade assembly isn’t higher than 5 mm over the timber piece that you’re cutting. 
• Never place your hands directly along the blade’s line when you’re cutting. 
• Avoid using your hands to remove any pieces between the saw blade and the fence. Always use a stick.
• When cutting through a tight curve, it’s always a wise idea to make relief cuts to gain maneuverability.

Wood band saws generally require regular maintenance and upkeep. The blade must be removed or replaced after rigorous use, and the bandsaw itself also needs to be thoroughly cleaned out to ensure efficiency.

Ideally, you’ll require appropriate training and an operator certificate to use a wood band saw.

The cost of a wood band saw usually varies depending on; The size of the blade, the total horsepower generated by the motor, and the additional features included in a wood band saw can increase the price of the saw.