Band Saw, 4x6, Horizontal/Vertical, Rikon

Equipped with three speed settings and a 1/2'' blade, this saw will cut everything from soft brass alloys to stainless steel. Set the saw horizontally, or tilt it up and install the included table for use as a vertical bandsaw. Its powerful 3/4HP motor and rugged cast iron frame and bed ensure solid performance for all your metal-cutting needs.

• Powerful 3/4HP TEFC motor, prewired for 120 volts
• Handles stock up to 4'' x 6'' square and 4-1/2'' round
• Cuts miters up to 45°
• Built-in angle vise lets you clamp stock securely at any angle up to 45°
• Auto-off switch function shuts off when a cutting operation is completed
• Use horizontally or vertically when the included table is installed
• Three speeds optimize cutting performance for everything from brass alloys to stainless steel
• Blade can be fed into material manually or hands-free with a spring-assist torsion system
• Wheeled stand makes saw easier to move around the shop

*NOTE: This is Rikon model 15-400

I found a great rule of thumb in Cutting Tool Engineering for selecting the correct band saw blade. It's the rule of 3, 6, 12, 24. You want at least three teeth on the work all the time, you don't want more than 24 teeth on the work at any one time, and what you would like is between 6 and 12 teeth on the work all the time.

Our 4x6 band saw has three speeds. Use low speed for high strength steel, stainless steel, and other harder materials. Use the medium steel for mild steel including structrual shapes. Use high speed for aluminum and other non-ferrous metals. High speed works well for wood and plastic, too.

Learn about Selecting and Using Band Saw Blades.

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