Ridgid Bandsaw

If you are into “Do-It-Yourself” projects such as renovating your home or constructing small furniture, you would most likely use power tools, instead of the good-old manual tools such as hand saws or hammers.  Of course, these will never be obsolete.  However, mechanical innovation has led to the manufacture of motor-powered versions of these tools or simply called as power tools. 

A good example of a power tool is the bandsaw.   It's called a band saw because its blade is made of a continuous band of metal that is toothed on one side.  Bandsaws produce uniform cutting edges because the tooth load is evenly distributed throughout the blade.  This power tool is commonly used in precision woodwork cutting, especially if you want to achieve perfect curvatures which are almost impossible with manual tools. 

If you are not a professional woodworker, then you would only need a small bandsaw which can be fix-mounted or set on top of a steady table.  One company that offers high-quality power tools and professional equipment is the Rigid Tool Company.  The company manufactures Ridgid Bandsaw and the BS1400 model is currently  available.

Technical specifications of this particular Ridgid Bandsaw include a ¾ HP induction 110-volt motor which surprisingly runs quietly but is powerful enough to cut through a 6 inch thick of oak.  Its frame is built to last with a cast iron table and heavy metal legs to minimize vibration to ensure precision sawing.  This Ridgid Bandsaw has an adjusting mechanism for both the upper and lower blades; it also has self-cleaning brushes which prevent dust build-up on the wheels while sawing as any dust produced goes to a built-in dust collector.  All controls and knobs on this power tools are user-friendly and soft to the touch too.  It is also relatively light-weight at just 178 lbs.

This particular model of the Ridgid Bandsaw has received positive feedback by both hobbyists and professionals alike.  In a nutshell, the BS 1400 is a considered a great “entry level' bandsaw that is perfect for home woodworks.  It has enough power for your home needs but keep in mind that this model is not meant for shop use where higher power is required. 

This Ridgid Bandsaw model is reasonably-priced and is actually less expensive as compared with similar units from other manufacturers.  However, the BS 1400 does not come with some basic accessories such as the fence or the miter gauge.  If bought separately, the total cost will almost be the same with other brands that include these in the package.