Over several days of testing we cut three different types of pipe: PVC, thick-wall aluminum, and copper. Then we moved on to angle iron, rebar, cold-rolled steel, and conduit. The best tool for you ...

The MBS 18LTX 2.5 Band Saw comes with a standard “safety break” that can stop the blade in under a second. It also has a full blade guard, protecting the user from blade slippage. The saw has a ...

If you’re on a tight budget with modest sawing needs, this Wen option is an excellent choice. It offers a 9-inch throat depth and 3-1/2-inch vertical capacity, powered by a 1/3-hp, 2.8-amp motor. It ...

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, ...

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 ...

THE BSH180 CORDLESS BAND SAW makes precise cuts in a variety of materials including metal, copper pipe and electrical cable. It is powered by an 18 V. fat or slim battery pack and allows for 150 cuts ...

The Ultimate Cutting Station is a portable docking system that converts the manufacturer's handheld X-Band STX-250â„¢ Series cordless band saw into a compact, bench top, stationary saw. It allows ...

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.

Hilti has added more of its cordless tools to its Nuron battery platform. That makes more than 100 tools that can operate on the system, which consists of 22V Li-ion batteries. The tools will be on ...