Description
The General International 4 in. Band Saw is engineered for portability and for cutting ferrous and nonferrous metals with speed, efficiency and durability. The built-in solid cast iron vise opens to 4-1/8 in. and has a pivoting head that rotates up to 45° with scale for miter cuts, providing you with multiple cutting capacities and versatility. This band saw is rugged enough to stand up to tough conditions but light enough to go anywhere. General International’s precision machined components provide moving parts that work smoothly for years. With a small footprint this saw can be used in tight spaces and provide accurate cutting. Includes a 2 year limited warranty.
- Compact for bench top use, heavy duty steel base, designed for dry cutting
- Cast iron vise opens to 4-1/8 in. adjustable blade guide
- Pivoting head with scale rotates to make miter cuts up to 45°
- 2 blade speeds: 197 and 262 ft./minute blade length: 52-1/2 in.
Specifications
- Minimum Blade Length: 52.5
- Table Tilt Right Max (degrees): 45
- Band Saw Type: Horizontal,Vertical
- Cordless/ Corded: Corded
- Tools Product Type: Power Tool
- Amperage (amps): 5
- Corded Tool Type: Portable Band Saw
- Table Tilt Left Max (degrees): 45
- Color Family: Red
- Included Accessories: Tool Only
- Condition: New
- Power Tool Features: No Additional Features
- Construction Material: Cast Iron
- Cuts Through: Aluminum,Metal,Steel
- Portability: Bench
- Cord Length (ft.): 6
- Product Weight (lb.): 33
- Cutting Capacity Width / Depth Of Throat(In.): 4.13
- Table Length (in.): 4
- Product Height (in.): 18
- Product Depth (in.): 25
- Maximum Blade Length: 52.5
- Minimum Blade Width: 0.51
- Table Width (in.): 3
- Maximum Blade Width: 0.51
- Cutting Capacity Height / Height under Guide (In.): 4.13
- Work Table Surface: 4 in. x 3 in.
- Product Width (in.): 12
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Additional information
| Weight | 33 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 28.74 × 15.35 × 19.76 in |
| Model | BS5202 |
| UPC | 857647005031 |
Reviews (13)
13 reviews for General International 5 Amp 4 in. Portable Universal Cutting Band Saw
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Great tool to have
October 4, 2022Verified Purchase -
The controls on this saw are a little strange. There is an on and an off button, but they just enable the saw to run. In order to use the saw, you have to use the trigger switch built into the handle sticking up from the saw. You also use the handle to control the cutting pressure by holding up some of the weight of the saw. There is no counter balance or spring taking the weight off the saw.The vice works well, and is solidly mounted to the base. For angle cuts, the saw itself has an angle adjustment to adjust the angle of the saw horizontally. The locking lever has a neat trick – you can lift it up, and turn it without moving the locking nut, and then drop it down to engage the nut again. That way, the handle doesn’t get in the way. I am not as happy with the handle that adjusts the movable blade guide. I think I am going to have to glue that one on before I lost it. There is also an add-on arm that mounts to the base and acts as an adjustable stop if you need to cut pieces to the same length.The saw does a nice job of cutting. The cut is thinner then a chop saw, and has little or no bur to it. Much less cleanup of the piece, as well as your workbench. It even cut rebar quickly and cleanly. It also does nice clean cuts on EMT – much straighter then I can manage with a portable band saw.
May 19, 2022Verified Purchase -
it is a grant tool for what I need it for
February 28, 2022Verified Purchase -
This is a great saw. It allows me to cut inside without the sparks that my old chop saw made.
December 26, 2021Verified Purchase -
Not really terribly impressed by this metal cutting band saw. Construction reminds me of those cheap 1960’s Japanese tools before the made their stride into quality. Metal is very tinny and not of high gauge steel. Motor does not seem powerful for the few pieces of 4″ square bar I have cut so far. Overall does the job for now but not too impressed or get the feel this item will last.
October 20, 2021Verified Purchase -
This is my second one of these bandsaws I purchased. I find them very handy and useful.
October 2, 2021Verified Purchase -
Excellent product
September 17, 2021Verified Purchase -
This saw does more than I expected. It goes vertical, witch was not stated in the review I was in the process of building one. With this one I have both. Much more than happy. Thanks HOME DEPOT.
August 29, 2021Verified Purchase -
Great solid machine for the money. I would recommend this
March 21, 2021Verified Purchase -
Works as it should. It cuts easily and actually cuts straight. Blade is OK have cut everything from 1/16″ angle to 4″ shure tubing 1/4″ wall and no issues. The clamp works well, but the base is a little flimsy. I mounted it to an old shopmate and use it constantly.
February 13, 2021Verified Purchase
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