How do I choose a metal band saw blade?
Blade Teeth per inch The harder the material, the slower the speed; conversely, the softer the material, the faster the speed. The faster the speed, the finer the finish produced on the cut surface. Remember to put proper tension on your blade before using the bandsaw and release the tension when you are done.
What is the difference between a metal cutting band saw and a wood cutting band saw?
The main differences are in teeth per inch (TPI), blade material, and/or blade shape. Wood Cutting Blades normally have 5 to 10 TPI and are best for cutting most types of wood, branches, and softer materials. They will also cut nails. ... Metal Cutting Blades have more teeth per inch for cutting harder, denser materials.
What is metal cutting band saw machine?
Vertical wood and metal bandsaw features a variable-speed drive which allows you to slow the blade down for cutting metal and speed the blade up for cutting wood. Also, you could cut other materials, such as plastic, cardboard, and foam etc.

Adjusting the speed of the blade is as simple as turning a dial. The speed is displayed in FPM on a digital display.
 
Should you wear gloves when using a bandsaw?
Do NOT wear gloves while using a bandsaw (or any powered saw, drill press, or planer for that matter). The gloves will give you a false sense of security and do very little to protect your hands. In fact, they may end up getting your fingers pulled into the blade if the material catches
What determines the maximum thickness that can be cut on a bandsaw?
The maximum thickness is limited to the distance between the top of the table and the blade guide in its uppermost position.
Is a bandsaw safer than a table saw?
Since the blade is so narrow and it cuts downward, it has the advantage of essentially keeping the workpiece solidly on the table as you make the cut. This makes the bandsaw inherently safer than a table saw for most cuts. Making a rip cut on the band saw is a breeze, with the right blade.
How much HP does a bandsaw need?
With general cutting of thinner stock with minor resawing, typically a 1-1/2 horsepower motor will do the trick. If you plan on making your own veneer by resawing larger exotic hardwood or cutting bowl blanks from a log, consider looking at units with a 2-1/2 to 3 horsepower motor.
What is the difference between a bandsaw and a scroll saw?
The blades used with a band saw have a circular shape and are very flexible. ... Now, one of the really big differences is that the scroll saw's blade moves up and down, whereas the band saw's blade moves in a continuous downward motion. Band saws also differ in the thickness and size of materials which they can handle.

SCROLL SAW PROS
•    Extended reach
•    Clean, precise cuts
•    Can accommodate large boards

SCROLL SAW CONS
•    Expensive
•    Complicated to readjust
•    Not good for extreme angles

BAND SAW PROS
•    Extended reach
•    Clean, precise cuts
•    Can accommodate large boards

BAND SAW CONS
•    Expensive
•    Complicated to readjust
•    Not good for extreme angles
What are the types of band saw?
1. A band saw for cutting metals
For cutting metals, band saws are hardly different from others. The special difference is in the blades for cutting. For cutting metal a special type of blade is used which allow better control and handle of material.

2. A band saw for wood cutting
Band saw is usually manufactured and used for cutting woods. For different types of wood cutting, different blades are generally used.

Workshops frequently use the stable versions to cut small woods, whereas, the timber mills use the larger wood bandsaws to rip vast lumbers. Due to the saws’ small cut size, the timber waste is minimal.

3. Vertical band saw
This kind of band saw runs on an electric motor through a belt transmission and has a vertical cutting position. The adjustment of the blade is allowed by the belt and the blade of the saw rotates between the idler wheel that is above the work table and a drive wheel that is beneath the work table on a fixed track. The vertical band saws are for simple piece cutting or for filing, polishing, and contours.

Furthermore, they can also cut through straight lines with pinpoint precision. All these make it the most versatile and complete saws in the industry.

4. Horizontal band saw
Horizontal band saw is basically used for making basic material cuts. This saw’s use is for materials like irregular stock or solid steel. This saw has an electric motor driven blade which allows quick change of speed and adjustment while needed. It allows horizontal cutting position for a workpiece or stock.

Professional and amateur both like them. The horizontal band saws are used to cut large timbers into a smaller and manageable size. However, they are not sufficient for intricate cuts and creating curves.

5. Floor standing band saw
This saw is a very powerful saw mainly used by the professionals. But, this saw is also very costly. Again, the main advantage of floor standing saw is that huge power and great size and most importantly it has larger workspace and positioning making cutting and ripping of large pieces of stock much easier.

6. A handheld band saw
Handheld band saws are also portable band saw. Handheld band saws are not only similar to the size of a circular saw but also only a small cutting area is available in this saw.

Popularly known as handheld band saws, they are famous for their lightweight and carrying ability. The woodworkers who work on the move, prefer these portable band saws.

7. Benchtop band saw
Mobile versions of floor standing saw are benchtop band saw. Benchtop band saws are very powerful and flexible. This type of saw is most popularly used by a DIY woodcutter. They also come in various size

8. Meat band saw
Lastly, meat band saws are mostly used for cutting and trimming meats by the butchers. Though meat band saw looks similar as normal band saw but it contains a special type of blade for a clean cut without wasting. This saw is not for cutting wood, metal or other things, it is only designed for meat cutting.
Can you use a band saw to cut wood?
Band saws are versatile. With the correct blade, a band saw can cut wood or metal, in either curves or straight lines. Blades come in a variety of widths and tooth counts. Narrower blades are good for tighter curves, while wider blades are better at straight cuts.

A band saw can be used to cut curves, even in thick lumber, such as in creating cabriole legs, to rip lumber and to crosscut short pieces. The most common use for the band saw, however, is in cutting irregular shapes. The second most common use is in resawing or ripping lumber into thinner slabs.
 
What is wood band saw used for?
Band saws are usable for cutting curves such as in creating cabriole legs, for ripping lumber and also for crosscutting short pieces of lumber. Most commonly what band saw is used for is to cut irregular shapes and for resawing or ripping lumber into thinner pieces. Moreover, it makes the smoothest cuts and in fact, it can be used to cut materials other than wood, including metal with the appropriate blade.

1.    A band saw is mainly used for cutting wood as well as metal or plastic.
2.    A special type of band saw that is a meat band saw which is for cutting meat.
3.    Band saws are also for cutting structural steel in fabricant shops and machine shops.
4.    Horizontal band saw is for cutting pipes or bar stock piece to length.
5.    Vertical band saw is for cutting complex shapes and angle of stock.
6.    Large band saw are widely used by timber mills for cutting and ripping lumber or timber
7.    Head band saw is for cutting logs.
How do you use a bandsaw machine?
Before cutting:
1.Make a proper adjustment in the band saw.
2.Read the manual guides for instruction.
3.Change or install blade accurately.
4.Make sure the blade is properly tensioned and the guides adjusted.
5.Follow all the safety measures or precaution properly before and while using the band saw.

During cutting:
1.Make a practice cut before using a band saw.
2.The cut line should have marks and stock is to be moved slowly and firmly against the blade of the saw.
3.Never cut smaller radius than the blade can handle because this will cause the blade to bind and jump off the wheel.
4.Make a series of relief cuts up to the cut line to cut sharp curves.
5.Keep the waste portion on the outside while making irregular cuts.
6.For compound cutting, mark the cut onto the adjoining edges of the stock. Then cut the waste piece from one side and later, tape them back together. Then the stock is to be turned 90 degrees and make two cuts on the adjoining side.
7.For cutting circle on the wood, first, draw the circle on the stock and mark the center of the circle. Next, a hole is to be made on the center of the circle. A couple of inches long tangent is to be made on the circle. Then, fasten an auxiliary table with the table of the saw. The stock should be in a position on the auxiliary table with the started cut against the saw blade.
A nail or screw is to be driving through the hole in the stock to cut and down into the auxiliary table at right angles to the saw blade. Turn the stock towards the band saw blade allowing the stock to pivot on the screw or nail.