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Jet 414458 HVBS-56M 5-by-6-Inch 1/2 HP Horizontal/Vertical Bandsaw | 
 enlarge | Brand: Jet
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $425.00
Buy New: $399.00
You Save: $26.00 (6%)
New (4) from $359.99
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 34223
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 121
Dimensions (in): 39 x 15.7 x 14.2
MPN: 414458
Model: 414458
UPC: 662755247286
EAN: 0662755247286
ASIN: B00004T9KU
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 3 days
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| Features:
| • | Versatile 6-inch 1/2-horsepower adjustable horizontal/vertical metalworking band saw | | • | Large diameter wheels and built-in handle allows easy movement | | • | Front legs have adjustable leveling pads | | • | Ball bearing supported blade wheel | | • | Fully adjustable ball bearing blade guides |
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Product Description
Horizontal/vertical band saw has a UL listed single-phase motor, heavy-duty 14-gauge stand, large-diameter wheels and built-in handle. Front legs have adjustable leveling pads. Ball bearing supported blade wheel with fully adjustable ball bearing blade guides. Requires 19in. x 44in. floor space. Truck ship.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Jet 5-by-6-Inch 1/2-Horsepower Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw features an exclusive heavy-duty 14-gauge stand and was designed for a multitude of different professional metal cutting applications. It also comes with large diameter wheels and a built-in handle that allows for easy transportation. The front legs include adjustable leveling pads for ensured cutting precision. For added durability and longevity, the saw features a ball bearing supported blade wheel, fully adjustable ball bearing blade guides, and a heat-treated and ground steel worm gear with bronze drive gear. There are 3-blade speeds to choose from, and the saw also comes with an automatic shut-off for added for safety.
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| Customer Reviews:
Very nice saw December 26, 2005
Dana A. Strain (norfolk,va......usa)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I looked at the grizzly and harbor frieght saws and then I saw a jet saw at my job,abviously heavier duty. But what i had noticed about the jet saws is they are more stockier build and heavier construction.I went to harbor frieght and the cover on the 4 by 6 was broken.I set this saw up in no time and had no troubles it cuts very nicely and timely,I am very pleased with it.
 Great little timesaver! March 25, 2004
20 out of 23 found this review helpful
I'm not a home improvement enthusiast. Don't know why Amazon put that there. (Stupid!) I'm a hobby machinist.I compared several different Asian made 5x6 bandsaws. Don't believe it when someone tells you they're all the same. The Jet was very easy to assemble and use. Very solid base. UL approved motor that is bigger than some other bandsaws have. Nice fit-and-finish. Some other ones I checked on needed to have additional bracing added due to a flimsy base. I had read about some of the others having motors prone to overheating and meltdown. Bought mine locally for $249.99. Don't understand how Amazon can charge a $70 premium. Around $250 seems to be everyone's prices except Amazon. $319.99! Ridiculous!
 Could be better January 4, 2004
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
Problems on assembly:
1) Center hole on cast iron base @ both ends was not centered + did not line up to the leg cross brace. Fix: used air grinder to grind cross brace hole wider.
2) Instructions for the installing the adust. feet were vague. Just says use "provided hardware". Fix: used my incredible powers of observation and deduction to determine what goes where.
3) The leg cross brace opposite of motor has an interference problem w/switch box. Fix: ground the cross brace to form a notch to clear switch box.Usage:
1) table for vertical cuts is flimsy. Only single support underneath - needs 2. could not level table since there is no adjustment.
2) Adjustment of eccentric bearing requires a thin wrench to fit between bearing + support casting.
3) The blade covering has to be put on "just right" otherwise interference with the stop bolt occurs.
4) When moving the miter vise plate, the hold down bolt interferes w/the screw that holds the scale strip. Loosening the bolt enough will get past the interference unless the angle you want is right where the interference occurs. In general:
The motor has enough power for cuts. I've been cutting 4130 .125 steel and the motor never bogged down. Horizontal cuts is this machines best use. vertical cutting leaves a lot to be desired but this could be because the blade's tooth pitch did not match up to the metal type. But,as stated above, the table doesn't help.
Great little tool January 9, 2002
Tony E Davis (Woodbridge, VA United States)
8 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is a great tool for cutting metal. Works as well as expected. Requires few adjustments. Just setup and go. I really like mine.
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