*Perfect band saw for the hobby enthusiast **MyBest.Tools** Easy to set up and square. 😂😀😂😀Had it😎 running in 10 to 15 minutes. Quality of cuts will depend on the🤣🤣🤣 quality of the blades.*
Overall a good saw for the money. I don't like that the side guides are little posts to push the blade rather than bearings... Some of the adjustments can be a little finicky but you're still getting good bang for buck. Not what I'd call a precision tool but it gets the job done for a low price.
Just picked up one of these and it just got here today - Still in the box but watching all the review videos before I take it out. Selling points were the all-metal design, two-doors, included fence and mitre gauge. Paid $128 - Should be great for small projects. Thanks for the review, it helped me make my purchase decision.
I have just begin trying my hand at knife making and have been wanting to get one of these band saws to cut my handle scales this is the best review I have seen on it so far believe I am going to order it tomorrow lol great review 👍👍
I have the same one I got for knife making. Cutting g10 and micarta. It’s a good design and only cuts wood. I can’t cut g10 or micarta. The motor stalls out. It’s still a good bandsaw but for only wood. If you’re looking to get this for knife making and cutting the scales look at the larger options or different brand. By the way this is 1 year after this video and the band saw is now $140.
Did you do any adjustments to the blade when you set it up? I had the SKIL one and had to send it back because it vibrates like no ones business, so, debating between this one and the harbor freight one.
The only thing I did was replace the stock blade which immediately improved performance. I use it regularly and I can say for a cheap bandsaw it’s done well. I have to cut slow with dense material but it gets the job done.
"Yeah, for 120 bucks I think that's a win (Wen)". No pun intended, huh? Would like to know more about the flatness of the table and how square to the fence though.
I wish to purchase a bandsaw primarily for cutting metal sheets and metal tubing. I see the comments you made about a year ago that it cuts metal just okay. Is that still true? If I use a better blade would it help?
www.amazon.com/dp/B077QMBTLP/?ref=exp_derekjones_dp_vv_mw Yes you’ll definitely want to upgrade to a better blade if you’re going to cut metal it’s been a good saw I have no real complaints
I’ve got one on order from Amazon. They must be selling a lot of them as they won’t be back in stock until October 5, 2020. I have a brand new Wen bench top drill press that is very good quality for the price and I’m sure the bandsaw will be as well.
I just watched this and I have a question about it. I noticed that the work table was a little wobbly during cuts. Is that something you can eliminate to make it more stable?
Thanks for the review. Ive been eyeing this one up for a few days now. I'm planning on using it to cut wood and acrylic pen blanks, possibly blanks for rings as well. Any chance you've cut acrylic?
Thinking about getting this band saw and want to know a few things about it first. I know it only has a 2.8 amp motor which is roughly 1/3 hp will it cut 3/4" to 1" maple, mahogany and ashwood? Which leads to my second question I'm sure like 99.9 percent of every other saw on the market the blade that comes with it is worthless junk, what would be the best blade for cutting those hardwoods, tooth count and blade width? I won't be doing any tight radius or scroll cuts with that type of wood. Derek Jones, now that you've had it for a year are you still happy with it and is it worth the $120 bucks? Thanks
Thank you. Question - what's the thinnest slice you can make using the provided guide? I'm looking to make some 1/16 to 1/8 slices. I don't have a planer to reduce a 1/4 thick board for example.
This is now $121 after $4 off coupon, this band saw looks very similar to the Ryobi BS904G 9" BANDSAW Green for $169, see if you can spot any differences?
I don’t have any experience with that bandsaw but I noticed when I look at the frame that it has a better tensioner which I think would be very very handy. Other than that I really can’t see if it’s better or not but really defines a bandsaw is the amperage to the motor I think they’re pretty close if you get one you like it let me know
For letters the scroll saw will be superior www.amazon.com/dp/B07MC1HLNP/?ref=exp_derekjones_dp_vv_mw As for band saws check out my store and buy as large as you can afford.
It looked like there was a lot of wobble on the table surface. Was that just because it wasn’t bolted down or was that the actual product itself? I’m looking to purchase one.
Brawlercontinuum Yes I actually mounted it to a table and it has been a very good reliable machine I’m pretty happy with it it’s a little slow cutting metal but it works I definitely recommend changing the stock blade out as soon as possible I have the saws and the blades available in my store in the description of the video if you’re thinking about buying one
So it's a few months later now. Is it still running good for you? I just bought one today, it will be here Friday. Oh, and does it cut metal pretty easy considering how small it is? TIA👍🏼
Depends on the application. If you’re doing fine work I would use the thinner blade if you’re hogging pieces of log off like I do I would go with the thicker blade
Nope it’s ran pretty good. I do recommend changing the stock blade I have those available in my store in the links of video description. Metals and super dense wood the key is just going slow. The motor is small but I have no real complaints
Harbor freight has smaller table, no fence, 90 day warranty, looks like the WEN has better blade guides, I don't think HF has the blade sweep brush either. In general for the bench top tools, the WEN versions have slightly better features and build quality compared to harbor freight.
You reviewed a bandsaw cutting into a piece of soft wood that was maybe a 1/4” thick? Are you serious? Wen claims this cuts over 3” thick. Stick a piece of wood turning stock in there and see if that 2.5 motor can handle it. We’re you paid for this review?
Nope bought it with my own money, been using it ever since. Change the stock blade before you try to cut 3 inch material. Makes all the difference in the world. The motor is on the light side, thick cuts need to be slow and careful.
With the right blade, you would be able to slowly cut aluminum tubing. For that you might want to consider to upgrading to his big brother which is available in my store in the links on the video
*Perfect band saw for the hobby enthusiast **MyBest.Tools** Easy to set up and square. 😂😀😂😀Had it😎 running in 10 to 15 minutes. Quality of cuts will depend on the🤣🤣🤣 quality of the blades.*
Mine hasn’t, and it has been in less than ideal conditions
Overall a good saw for the money. I don't like that the side guides are little posts to push the blade rather than bearings... Some of the adjustments can be a little finicky but you're still getting good bang for buck. Not what I'd call a precision tool but it gets the job done for a low price.
Had my eye on this for a while. I appreciate the way you showed this machine. Your video helped me finalise my choice.
I’m glad to hear it if you buy it from my link it helps me out
@@jonesmachineco I just purchased mine at Lowe's. I am having a sausage love-man fest with mine. Rock on, brother. Beast. Beastmode. Epic product.
Just picked up one of these and it just got here today - Still in the box but watching all the review videos before I take it out. Selling points were the all-metal design, two-doors, included fence and mitre gauge. Paid $128 - Should be great for small projects. Thanks for the review, it helped me make my purchase decision.
Glad to hear it. Do yourself a favor and replace the stock blade.
It's hard to find a low priced band saw, not many options is what I have found
I have just begin trying my hand at knife making and have been wanting to get one of these band saws to cut my handle scales this is the best review I have seen on it so far believe I am going to order it tomorrow lol great review 👍👍
Glad to hear it let me know what you think if you order it from my link it helps me out.
I have the same one I got for knife making. Cutting g10 and micarta. It’s a good design and only cuts wood. I can’t cut g10 or micarta. The motor stalls out. It’s still a good bandsaw but for only wood. If you’re looking to get this for knife making and cutting the scales look at the larger options or different brand. By the way this is 1 year after this video and the band saw is now $140.
Yes definitely the prices of continue to go up
Thanks for the video ! These Wen branded tools seem to get decent reviews and are usually priced friendly online
I’ve had great luck with mine so far. No complaints. If you order one let me know what you think.
Yeah. I just discovered Wen. Bought a 13" thickness planer. They make great machinery at an amazing price.
Ya I’ve had great luck so far
What does 'chase a weld socket' mean?
Did you do any adjustments to the blade when you set it up? I had the SKIL one and had to send it back because it vibrates like no ones business, so, debating between this one and the harbor freight one.
The only thing I did was replace the stock blade which immediately improved performance.
I use it regularly and I can say for a cheap bandsaw it’s done well.
I have to cut slow with dense material but it gets the job done.
Harbor freight works long and great
@@jonesmachineco what blade do you recommend? Im looking at the model my self
I use these
www.amazon.com/dp/B004C6ZKVC/?ref=exp_derekjones_dp_vv_mw
"Yeah, for 120 bucks I think that's a win (Wen)". No pun intended, huh? Would like to know more about the flatness of the table and how square to the fence though.
It’s adequate, I never measured, but I didn’t notice any defects.
I wish to purchase a bandsaw primarily for cutting metal sheets and metal tubing. I see the comments you made about a year ago that it cuts metal just okay. Is that still true? If I use a better blade would it help?
www.amazon.com/dp/B077QMBTLP/?ref=exp_derekjones_dp_vv_mw
Yes you’ll definitely want to upgrade to a better blade if you’re going to cut metal it’s been a good saw I have no real complaints
I’ve got one on order from Amazon. They must be selling a lot of them as they won’t be back in stock until October 5, 2020. I have a brand new Wen bench top drill press that is very good quality for the price and I’m sure the bandsaw will be as well.
I have their drill press as well
Derek Jones How well does the. Band Saw cut 2” aluminum tubing?
Is this product still working well?
Sure is
whats difference between 3959t and 3939t? I'm just looking to use it for a hobby in foam and woodcutting
Older and newer models with updated design and motor changes
I just watched this and I have a question about it. I noticed that the work table was a little wobbly during cuts. Is that something you can eliminate to make it more stable?
It was a little wobbly because I hadn’t properly tightened it down. I ended up adding one washer and it’s solid now.
@@jonesmachineco Thanks. I will probably get one.
if you buy it from my link I get a small cut and it does not increase your price. Helps me out.
Thanks for the review. Ive been eyeing this one up for a few days now. I'm planning on using it to cut wood and acrylic pen blanks, possibly blanks for rings as well. Any chance you've cut acrylic?
I have it cuts it just fine, no worries.
Have them available in my links if you decide to pull the trigger
have you tried resawing anything using the fence and did you have any drift
Small sections. I bought a much thicker blade and had Okay results. It’s not a very powerful machine. You have to go slow.
Thinking about getting this band saw and want to know a few things about it first. I know it only has a 2.8 amp motor which is roughly 1/3 hp will it cut 3/4" to 1" maple, mahogany and ashwood? Which leads to my second question I'm sure like 99.9 percent of every other saw on the market the blade that comes with it is worthless junk, what would be the best blade for cutting those hardwoods, tooth count and blade width? I won't be doing any tight radius or scroll cuts with that type of wood. Derek Jones, now that you've had it for a year are you still happy with it and is it worth the $120 bucks? Thanks
You’re gonna have to cut very slow for hardwood. You absolutely want to replace the blade don’t even bother with the Stock blade
www.amazon.com/dp/B0062IBDB4/?ref=exp_derekjones_dp_vv_mw
These are what I’m currently using with good results.
Thank you. Question - what's the thinnest slice you can make using the provided guide? I'm looking to make some 1/16 to 1/8 slices. I don't have a planer to reduce a 1/4 thick board for example.
I’ve never had good luck with a bandsaw making cuts that thin, the wood tends to come apart
This is now $121 after $4 off coupon, this band saw looks very similar to the Ryobi BS904G 9" BANDSAW Green for $169, see if you can spot any differences?
Quite a few but they may be built on similar chassis
So is the Ryobi BS904G 9" BANDSAW better?
I don’t have any experience with that bandsaw but I noticed when I look at the frame that it has a better tensioner which I think would be very very handy.
Other than that I really can’t see if it’s better or not but really defines a bandsaw is the amperage to the motor I think they’re pretty close if you get one you like it let me know
Should I buy a 14in bandsaw or 9in bandsaw?? Is scroll saw replacing 9in bandsaw for cutting alphabet letter??
For letters the scroll saw will be superior
www.amazon.com/dp/B07MC1HLNP/?ref=exp_derekjones_dp_vv_mw
As for band saws check out my store and buy as large as you can afford.
Thanks for the review. If I put a blade on the machine to cut metal, would it have the power to cut it?
Non ferrous metals and slowly yes
@@jonesmachineco can you recommend any good metal blades?
www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZM1WR4R/?ref=exp_derekjones_dp_vv_mw
I’ve used these and been happy
It looked like there was a lot of wobble on the table surface. Was that just because it wasn’t bolted down or was that the actual product itself? I’m looking to purchase one.
It was t bolted down. That definitely helps
Wasn’t
Derek Jones that’s for the quick reply. Have you bolted it down? If so is there much less wobble? Or any for that case?
Brawlercontinuum Yes I actually mounted it to a table and it has been a very good reliable machine I’m pretty happy with it it’s a little slow cutting metal but it works I definitely recommend changing the stock blade out as soon as possible I have the saws and the blades available in my store in the description of the video if you’re thinking about buying one
Derek Jones well I’m sold. I’ll likely be purchasing it in the near future. Thanks for the help!
So it's a few months later now. Is it still running good for you? I just bought one today, it will be here Friday. Oh, and does it cut metal pretty easy considering how small it is? TIA👍🏼
It is but I did buy a better blade, the stock blade is pretty cheap.
One I put a new blade on it improved dramatically.
As for metal it does Okay if you go really slow
Could you leave me a link to get some better blades for it?
Yep give me one second
@@peterfitzwell9658 amzn.to/2Pmalcx
This saw is on my purchase list!
It’s a good value, If you buy it for my link it helps me out
Thanks for the review! I noticed you posted 2 links to better blades. Which one is better? The 1/8 or 1/4 inch?
Depends on the application. If you’re doing fine work I would use the thinner blade if you’re hogging pieces of log off like I do I would go with the thicker blade
Perfect! Thanks a lot!
Let me know how it works for you
How do I purchase from your store..I really dont know much about UA-cam. I went on your site but when I opened store nothing came up
My links there is a connection to my Amazon store I gave you another link in your other comment then go right to the saw
This may be a dumb question but what is the height from highest setting of the blade to the work table? is it 9inches?
I believe so, At least that’s what it’s rated for, I’ll measure when I get home.
Derek Jones thank you! 🙌🏻
Anytime
@@jonesmachineco Hi Derek, were you able to measure the distance by any chance?
I did Surprisingly about 4 1/2 iinches with the tray
It has been a year now. How is it holding up ? Any problems?
Nope it’s ran pretty good. I do recommend changing the stock blade I have those available in my store in the links of video description.
Metals and super dense wood the key is just going slow.
The motor is small but I have no real complaints
Why didnt you test metal cutting?
I didn’t have metal blades.
The key is to go very slow.
Thanks for the review. I just bought one, waiting for it to arrive.
I hope you like it let me know what you think after you get it
Is this bandsaw loud or fairly quiet?
You know it’s a good question. I would define it as middle of the road you don’t need your ear protection but you can definitely tell it’s on.
What is the true size that you can cut
I believe 4 or slightly less
will this cut 2x4 pressure treated wood?
Very slowly with a new blade
Is this wen bandsaw worth what you pay for it
I am happy with it
From the looks of things it's awesome.
I’ve been very happy with it
Derek good video man
Thank you!
What country make it?
China
Can it cut pork and beef bones?
You know I’ve never tried that...but I would think so, I cut Bloodwood on it which is extremely dense.
Puedo cortar carne y hueso con esta máquina?
Sí, creo que sí, siempre y cuando no sea demasiado densa
Haha come on quality control people 😝. Boys and their toys 😋
Lol ya. Well beats a drug habit! ;)
I am comparing this to Harbor Freight 9" band saw. Does anyone see a comparison? I am looking to buy one for my home shop.
Hmmm I’m not sure I’ve had good luck with harbor freight
Harbor freight has smaller table, no fence, 90 day warranty, looks like the WEN has better blade guides, I don't think HF has the blade sweep brush either. In general for the bench top tools, the WEN versions have slightly better features and build quality compared to harbor freight.
Buy both better to be safe. Lol
THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS
Always questionable when a guy walks around with a S&W Spec Ops knife.
You think?
mine ball bearing broke terrible design
Mine is still running fine
Good styrofoam 😳
You reviewed a bandsaw cutting into a piece of soft wood that was maybe a 1/4” thick? Are you serious? Wen claims this cuts over 3” thick. Stick a piece of wood turning stock in there and see if that 2.5 motor can handle it. We’re you paid for this review?
Nope bought it with my own money, been using it ever since. Change the stock blade before you try to cut 3 inch material.
Makes all the difference in the world.
The motor is on the light side, thick cuts need to be slow and careful.
you have a smith & wesson pocket knife?! damn, nothing else you say can be given any weight. :(
Lol what?
@@jonesmachineco eh, just messing with you, good review. i just ordered this exact bandsaw
Lol I like that knife!
How well does it cut 2” aluminum tubing?
With the right blade, you would be able to slowly cut aluminum tubing. For that you might want to consider to upgrading to his big brother which is available in my store in the links on the video