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GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 4" Portable Metal Cutting Bandsaw - 5A Horizontal Band Saw with Compact Design & Adjustable Blade Guide - BS5202

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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 See more
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  • 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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GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 4" Portable Metal Cutting Bandsaw - 5A Horizontal Band Saw with Compact Design & Adjustable Blade Guide - BS5202

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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
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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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Wattage

550 watts

Bulb Voltage

120 volts

Customer reviews

3.3 out of 5 stars
3.3 out of 5
105 global ratings

Customers say

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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13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

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

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

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

7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

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

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

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

Shoulda shopped local...
2 Stars
Shoulda shopped local...
Ordered this band saw to get some special projects done. I have a metal chop saw, but it doesn't do the tube steel I need to cut. This saw arrived two days later than promised. I tucked it in the shop, and got back to it, today. As soon as I opened the box, I knew we were in for trouble. All the Styrofoam was destroyed, one of the capacitor covers on the motor was crushed, the motor end housing was dented. My supposition is the box was dropped on its end, at some point. SO...needing to get started on stuff, I assembled the saw. It certainly looks like it's a refurbished unit...paint not quite matching between some parts, horrible '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. First things, first...I plugged in the motor and tested it. Seems to run OK, so I completed the assembly. Now, I know some folks will say 'you get what you pay for', but I don't buy that line. I purchased a NEW bandsaw, this one arrived damaged, and appears to be a refurb. I've got work to do, though, so I'll put it to use. Will be making test cuts, tomorrow, after confirming square and plumb tracking.Going forward, though, power tools of this nature will not come from Amazon, you can be sure. I've never had this issue with Northern Tool...UPDATE...Finally got time to do my test cuts. I was able to get the saw properly aligned, but the blade supplied with the unit is pretty much crap. Cuts are slow, and it's not a 'walk away' unit. You need to keep a close eye on it while it's cutting. Good thing I bought more blades... Bottom line? Would NOT buy this one, again.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019
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Well made of quality materials at an affordable price for a home workshop.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021
Style: Universal CuttingVerified Purchase
Dislike. A defeated product I received.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023
Style: Universal CuttingVerified Purchase
The saw is priced low for the quality and precision that you get in my opinion. It cuts very accurately with good power. Customer service I will add was excellent. One of the plastic handles was broken on arrival due to handing and possible packaging for shipment. I called the seller because yes, they have a phone number and I got a real person. They IMMEDIATELY sent out a selection of replacement handles and knobs at no charge that arrived in just two days. You can't beat that with a stick.
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021
It showed up all bent up every were looked to on purpose!!! The base is supper cheap will not support any weight!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2020
Style: Universal CuttingVerified Purchase
I'm using the band saw to cut steel & aluminum to make jigs. Cut 1-1/2inch x 1-1/2 inch cold rolled steel without any problems. Seams well built so, except for changing blades, should last me a long time.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
Style: Universal CuttingVerified Purchase
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 Very disappointed in the cheap plastic used for the fasteners, 2 of them broke with very little effort besides that it works great.
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3.0 out of 5 stars I like it but the fasteners are made from cheap brittle plastic, had 2 of them break after 10min
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
Very disappointed in the cheap plastic used for the fasteners, 2 of them broke with very little effort besides that it works great.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023
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Just as good as the top brand and nearly identical without the expensive name on it. I can’t believe I got it for as cheap as I did. When it first came I looked it over for an hour trying to find an issue and explanation as to why it was so cheap but nothing, it’s great
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2019
Wheels have a huge rise in the center to hold the rubber ring on........that rubber ring goes flat as soon as you put tension on it and if you're using a smaller blade it WILL NOT stay on. Just slips right off the front or back and adjusting it does absolutely no good. The table will never be square because the blade runs way off center as does the entire unit when you put tension on the blade. 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. Took a lot of painters tape to fix that. I made an acrylic (plexiglass) cover for the top thinking it would help but, the blade is just too off center compared to the miter track. In the end I returned it.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly manufactured
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2020
The unit works fine but the plate that you slide the product on is very poorly manufactured. The screws loosen up and the plate starts to rock and they don't make it possible to tighten them easily. Poorly manufactured.
Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2016
Used the saw a few times works great for the money very satisfied
Mandy B.
5.0 out of 5 stars it still works great. I have probably made about 2000 cuts on ...
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2017
I have had this bandsaw for about a year now, it still works great. I have probably made about 2000 cuts on it so far. I was debating between this and a cold cut saw, I'm glad I went with this because it can make big cuts while you work on other things. Well made for the money (stand is cheap, motor quality is unknown but would be easy to replace. The saw itself appears to be bulletproof.
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zach
1.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre expectations. Terrible results.
Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2018
Style: Universal CuttingVerified Purchase
Do not buy from this seller. Bought the saw thinking it’s probably a light duty saw perfect for a hobbyist like myself. When I picked it up I had high hopes that I could cut that night. But low and behold when I got it I opened the box and there was metal chips and rust all over the saw. Not to mention the broken saw mount as well as the motor that does not engage the saw. When you turn it on all I heard was grinding. I feel as if this saw, if in working condition would be a good saw. Just a heads up with my experience
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1.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre expectations. Terrible results.
Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2018
Do not buy from this seller. Bought the saw thinking it’s probably a light duty saw perfect for a hobbyist like myself. When I picked it up I had high hopes that I could cut that night. But low and behold when I got it I opened the box and there was metal chips and rust all over the saw. Not to mention the broken saw mount as well as the motor that does not engage the saw. When you turn it on all I heard was grinding. I feel as if this saw, if in working condition would be a good saw. Just a heads up with my experience
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Jozef Caklos
1.0 out of 5 stars I rated thids machine 1 star only because you have no lower rating but it really deserves -10....
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2019
I received machine heavily damaged from transport but to be just Amazon offered me solution to return the machine for a full refund or if I wanted to keep it Amazon gave me small discount of 15% which I accepted because I need the machine. Real problems started when I started assembling the machine. Most parts did not fit and the stand is so flimsy that makes operating machine dangerous because it can flip over very easily. The wise for holding the work is totally useless and dangerous because of over machining the guide holding it. The work piece tends to jump out all the time.
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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...
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Jozef Caklos
1.0 out of 5 stars I rated thids machine 1 star only because you have no lower rating but it really deserves -10....
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2019
I received machine heavily damaged from transport but to be just Amazon offered me solution to return the machine for a full refund or if I wanted to keep it Amazon gave me small discount of 15% which I accepted because I need the machine. Real problems started when I started assembling the machine. Most parts did not fit and the stand is so flimsy that makes operating machine dangerous because it can flip over very easily. The wise for holding the work is totally useless and dangerous because of over machining the guide holding it. The work piece tends to jump out all the time.
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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...
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