Brand | General International |
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Color | Versitile Metal Cutting - Cast Iron Vise Opens to 4-1/8 in Allowing for Cutting of Various Sizes of Metal Also, Includes Adjustable Blade Guide for Added Cutting Precision & Stability |
Blade Material | Iron,Metal |
Surface Recommendation | Metal |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Included Components | Setup Manual, Assembly Parts, Band Saw |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Item Weight | 33 Pounds |
Blade Length | 52.5 Inches |
Number of Teeth | 24 |
Cutting Angle | 45 Degrees |
Wattage | 550 watts |
Manufacturer | General International Power Products |
Part Number | BS5202 |
Item Weight | 33 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 25 x 12 x 18 inches |
Item model number | BS5202 |
Style | Universal Cutting |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Measurement System | Metric |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Brand | General International |
Color | Versitile Metal Cutting - Cast Iron Vise Opens to 4-1/8 in Allowing for Cutting of Various Sizes of Metal Also, Includes Adjustable Blade Guide for Added Cutting Precision & Stability See more |
Blade Material | Iron,Metal |
Surface Recommendation | Metal |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
About this item
- HIGH-POWERED CUTTING - Powerful motor easily & efficiently handles various metal cutting needs. (550W Motor, 120V~60Hz, Amp: 5, 3/4 hp)
- LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE - The extreme compact, lightweight build (33 lbs), allowis for metal cutting on the go.
- PRECISE HEAD-PIVOTING - Pivoting head with scale rotates to make accurate miter cuts at any angle up to 45 degrees.
- TWO BLADE SPEEDS - Make cuts at 197ft/min or 262 ft/min. (Blade Length: 52-1/2 in.)
- VERSITILE METAL CUTTING - Cast iron vise opens to 4-1/8 in. allowing for cutting of various sizes of metal. Also, includes Adjustable Blade Guide for added cutting precision & stability.
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ASIN | B015R40CVK |
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Customer Reviews |
3.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #771,959 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #286 in Band Saws |
Date First Available | October 21, 2015 |
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The model BS5202 Portable 4" Universal band saw is ETL Certified and offers 2 speeds. 6" Maximum Square Cut Capacity Bench top Metal Cutting Band saw with two speeds. Band sawing produces uniform cutting action as a result of an evenly distributed tooth load. Engineered for portability for cutting ferrous and nonferrous metals with speed, efficiency and durability. A Solid cast iron vise opens to 4-1/8". It features a pivoting head that rotates up to 45 degrees with scale for miter cuts for a blend of cutting capacity and versatility. Rugged enough to stand up to tough conditions but light enough to go anywhere. General's precision machined components provide moving parts that work smoothly for years. With a small footprint this saw can be used in some tight spaces with accurate cutting. Includes a 2 year
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Accuracy | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
Value for money | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
Easy to assemble | — | — | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Sold By | General International | KAKA INDUSTRIAL LLC | Amazon.com | Northern Tool + Equipment | Boboran | MAXXT-TECH |
blade length | 52.5 inches | — | 5 inches | 5 inches | 5 inches | 115 millimeters |
power source | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric |
speed | — | 85 rpm | 79 feet per second | 4200 rpm | — | 420 rpm |
blade material | Iron,Metal | Metal | Alloy Steel | Metal | — | Alloy,Metal,Stainless Steel,Steel |
number of teeth | 24 | 24 | — | 24 | — | 24 |
included components | Band Saw, Assembly Parts, Setup Manual | — | Band Saw | — | band saw | — |
cutting angle | 45 degrees | 90 degrees | — | 90 degrees | 90 degrees | 45 degrees |
voltage | 120 volts | 110 volts | 110 volts | 110.0 volts, 120.0 volts | 110 volts | 110 volts of alternating current |
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550 watts
120 volts
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Customers like the quality and value of the saw. They say it's a good entry level saw and works well. However, some customers have reported issues with the damage and condition of the product. For example, the motor cover was damaged during shipping, the rear blade cover was bent and scratched, and the wire causing it to spark damaged a new blade.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the saw. They mention that it works great, is excellent, and is reliable. Some say that it is well-made of quality materials and that it seams well built.
"Well made of quality materials at an affordable price for a home workshop." Read more
"...It cuts very accurately with good power. Customer service I will add was excellent...." Read more
"...Seams well built so, except for changing blades, should last me a long time." Read more
"...fasteners, 2 of them broke with very little effort besides that it works great." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the saw.
"Well made of quality materials at an affordable price for a home workshop." Read more
"The saw is priced low for the quality and precision that you get in my opinion. It cuts very accurately with good power...." Read more
"Works very well. Very happy. Well priced too." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the saw. They mention that it arrived damaged, with the base being super cheap and bending easy. The styrofoam was destroyed, and the rear blade cover is bent and scratched. The fasteners are made from cheap brittle plastic, and broke after a few minutes of use. One of the plastic handles was broken on arrival.
"...Customer service I will add was excellent. One of the plastic handles was broken on arrival due to handing and possible packaging for shipment...." Read more
"It showed up all bent up every were looked to on purpose!!! The base is supper cheap will not support any weight!!!" Read more
"...] Very disappointed in the cheap plastic used for the fasteners, 2 of them broke with very little effort..." Read more
"...The whole unit bends when tension is placed. Vacuum port is way too small and the grate blocks most of that. Miter gauge is way loose...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the condition of the saw. They mention that the motor cover was damaged during shipping, the motor end housing was dented, and the rear blade cover is bent and scratched.
"...'wear' on the switch shroud, the rear blade cover is bent and scratched, oil and cutting residue on the vise parts and on the saw bed...." Read more
"The only thing I found wrong with the saw is that the motor cover was damaged during shipping. The saw works great and I couldn't be happier with it." Read more
"...The blade cut through the wire causing it to spark and damaging a new blade. For $220 it should last more than two months." Read more
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Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2018
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After lots of problems and "improvements" I managed to make it work but I'm totally disappointed with it.
In whole this is worst machine tool I ever had in my life. I just wonder how they can machine of this
"quality" even put on the market...
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2019
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After lots of problems and "improvements" I managed to make it work but I'm totally disappointed with it.
In whole this is worst machine tool I ever had in my life. I just wonder how they can machine of this
"quality" even put on the market...