Shop Fox 18" 1-1/2 HP 3-Phase Wood/Metal Bandsaw

Save space and money with a wood/metal bandsaw.

A combination wood/metal bandsaw is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of tasks, including cutting wood and metal.

With a wood-cutting blade installed, it makes intricate cuts, such as curves and circles, and can be used to rip boards and make crosscuts.

It can also be used to cut various types of metal, such as steel, aluminum, and brass when a metal-cutting blade is installed. It is ideal for making precise cuts, such as cutting metal tubing and sheet metal.

A variable frequency drive (VFD) with digital readout provides infinitely variable blade speeds between 150 and 3000 FPM. This makes this saw great for cutting wood and metal alike.

Just turn the speed control dial to set the perfect cutting speed for each type of material you're cutting.

Besides providing the variable-speed control, the VFD also allows this machine to take full advantage of the high-torque/low-speed characteristics of a 3-phase motor—while only requiring a single-phase power supply.

The vertical cutting configuration and massive cast-iron table also makes it easy to feed intricate, curved cuts. Based on your needs, the table easily tilts from 45° to the right to 5° to the left.

This combination bandsaw eliminates the need for separate saws–saving you money and space in the workshop.

Note: Mixing wood and metal cuttings may cause a fire. Do not collect metal shavings in a wood dust collector. Instead, use a shop vacuum to collect metal shavings.

SPECS

• Motor: 1-1/2 HP, 220V, 3-phase (with inverter for single-phase power), 5A
• Power supply requirement: 220V, single-phase, 15A
• Maximum cutting height: 12"
• Throat capacity: 17-1/2"
• Blade length: 133"
• Blade speed: Variable, 150–3000 FPM
• Table size: 24" W x 20" D
• Table tilt: 45° right, 5° left
• Floor to table height: 37-1/4"
• Overall size: 40" W x 31" D x 76" H
• Approximate shipping weight: 430 lbs.

FEATURES

• Two-year warranty!!
• Variable frequency drive speed control
• Precision-ground cast-iron table
• Left and right table tilting control
• Upper and lower blade guides
• Rack-and-pinion adjustment on upper blade guide support
• Fully-balanced, cast-iron wheels with rubber tires
• Wheel brush on lower wheel
• Quick-release blade tension
• Blade tension scale with magnified cursor
• Steel guide blocks
• Two dust ports
• Twin drive belts
• Includes rip fence and miter gauge