Defining requirements applicable to a "band saw".

• A continous toothed band of steel riding upon An aligned set of wheels, an idler and a driven enclosed in a
• Framework holding the wheels apart with a predefined amount of pressure

• Contour Cutting Vertical Bandsaws
  Fixed-position vertically orientated head bandsaws designed to move the work around the blade.
• Scissor Action Band Saws
  Some models are portable while most are of a fixed-location style. Their scissor action comes from the head pivoting on a guide pin. Some models have an additional swing head action allowing for angled cuts.
• Horizontal Head Action Band Saws
  Fixed-Location band saws whose horizontally orientated head are renown for their straight cutting abilities. Some models have a swing table design allowing for angled cuts.
• Vertical Head Movement Band Saws
  Fixed-Location band saws with a vertically orientated head which moves to cut the work. A common feature is a tilting head allowing for angle cuts.
• Portable Band Saws
  Self-contained band saws ranging all quality brackets designed to be transported from job site to job site.
• Benchtop Band Saws
  Self-contained band saws ranging all quality brackets designed to operated from an add-on or third party stand.