General International's Band Saw was an excellent investment. It proved to be a great addition. Cutting softer woods with the General International BS5205 is like sawing nothing. General International features are great! This Band Saw has excellent fit & finish.
General International BS5205 Features & Specs
HIGH-POWERED CUTTING - Powerful motor easily & efficiently handles various metal cutting needs. (550W Motor, 120V~60Hz, Amp: 4.6)
ORIENT ANY CUT - Switch between horizontal and vertical cutting positions with add-on cutting table.
PRODUCT SAFTEY - Comes standard with auto-run/auto-shutoff functions to avoid workplace accidents.
THREE CUTTING SPEEDS - Cut metal at three different speeds for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals. (Blade speed: 262 / 394 / 591 ft/min)
VERSITILE METAL CUTTING - Cast iron vise opens to 6 in. allowing for cutting of various sizes of metal. Also, includes Adjustable Blade Guide for added cutting precision & stability.
Battereries Included?: No
Batteries Required?: No
Tool Material: Iron, Metal
Tool Voltage: 120 Volts
Tool Model Number: BS5205
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General International BS5205 Final Thoughts
"Good quality!"
This machine has power to spare. Great for cutting plumbing pipe. General International put other brands to shame. Light weight, but solidly built. It seems to be a very good Band Saw.