How wide can a band saw cut?

Band saws are the undisputed champ when it comes to cutting curves and slicing through thick material. Many small band saws can slice though lumber a full four inches thick, and bigger saws handle six-inch cuts.

What length do bandsaw blades come in?

Max distance is 31-1/8″. So the shortest theoretical blade length is 2 x 30″ plus 14″ x 3.1416, or 60″ + 44″ = 104″. The longest theoretical length is 62-1/4″ + 44″ = 106-1/4″. Thus we can expect the saw easily to handle any blade length from 104-1/4″ to 105-3/4″.

How wide can a portable sawmill cut?

The LT15 portable sawmill features a cutting capacity for sawing 28″ diameter logs into 26″ wide boards up to 17′ 8″ in length with optional 6′ 8″ extensions for sawing longer lengths.

What size bandsaw is best?

​For a hobbyist, a 12″-14″ bandsaw is the ideal size. This size saw will provide plenty of power and a good deal of resawing capability. A professional will be better served with an 18″ bandsaw for a larger resawing capability. Choosing a 14″ band saw would provide plenty of power in a smaller footprint.

What do inches mean on bandsaw?

Lewis Kougher. Rob Johnstone: Band saw sizes are derived from the diameter of the wheels in the saw. So a 14-inch band saw will have wheels that are 14-inches in diameter. There is another measure that indicates how wide a board you can resaw.

How deep can a bandsaw cut?

Cutting depth is a measurement of the distance from the band saw’s table to the upper blade guides. This is the maximum thickness of material the saw can handle. Between 6 and 12 inches is the most common range of cutting depth.

How do I figure out what size bandsaw blade I need?

In inches, determine the radius of each wheel, by measuring from the center to the outside of the wheel. Apply the following formula: (R1 x 3.1416) + (R2 x 3.1416) + (2 x C) = Saw blade length.