SHOP FOX M1014 7-Inch by 12-Inch Metal Bandsaw

It is a good deal for the money that Shop Fox offers It has been cutting aluminum and steel big bars for our CNC machines for more than 8 hours a day for the past 3 years. It comes with a fine blade that cuts aluminum quickly, and the coolant pump works reasonably well (we added a secondary chip screen in the chip tray). Choosing a blade with finer teeth will ensure you can cut steel As long as both materials are available, blades will be available. A wide speed range can be achieved, the hydraulics are easy to set up, and the cuts are straight. A blade breaks every 8 to 10 months It is recommended to have them on hand since they can be used for 10 hours. Based on our findings, a 10-point scale works out to be the most accurate When cutting steel, a 14 TPI blade works best when cutting wood, a 4" blade works best The billet 6061-T6 is 5" in diameter Make sure to add a bit of cutting coolant to the water to keep the blade lubricated and prevent it from becoming "funky. " Finished the process for $1250 shipped, and it was well worth it. It has been 3 years since the 90 deg gearbox was replaced ($450), and this one appears to be about to wear out But we use this machine in an industrial setting, cutting solid metal billets for up to 8 hours every As a hobbyist, this is a great band saw, but for a working shop you'll probably need something more robust than this.

Houston Dunlap

| Jun 30, 2021

This saw is one of my favorite tools. I hope you don't need parts for it in the future. It cuts like butter, but you'll need patience.
I ordered one online because my unit was missing a screen filter to catch shavings. My attempts to resolve the issue have been futile after several days and emails. In the instruction manual, the part number is listed but nobody knows whether it belongs to a particular dealer. My plan is to make a new It is a 4 star rating because next time I need a piece of equipment, Shop Fox will be the last one I will.

Carter Howell

| Aug 20, 2020

I love it.

Rylan Lamb

| Jan 20, 2021

This is an amazing saw, but you can get the EXACT same saw made in the EXACT same factory without having to wear Shop Fox's badge for $899 at Harbor Freight. From having used both first hand, I know that the only difference can be found in the color.

Blaze McLaughlin

| Apr 15, 2021