Put down that hacksaw. Once you see the DeWalt DWM120 in action, you’ll be looking for things to cut just for fun. This portable rugged band saw will make your work a whole lot easier.
DEWALT DWM120 10 Amp 5-Inch Deep Cut Portable Band Saw
Cut through a 3-inch steel pipe in 20 seconds, and slice through PVC in less than 10. This portabledeep cut band saw will speed up your work significantly. It’s easy to control without lots of effort on your part.
The two handles and trigger are large enough for you to use while wearing gloves. The front bale handle has three preset positions so you can hold the saw where it’s comfortable for you.
The 10Amp motor can saw steel, aluminum, copper, bronze, wood, and plastic without a hiccup. Its maximum capacity is 5 by 4-3/4-inches for rectangular stock, or 4-3/4-inch round pieces. Depending on the task at hand, you can control the cutting speed between 100-350 sfm with a dial mounted near the handle.
For example, use a lower speed when cutting plastic to avoid melting it. Also use a low speed on very hard materials like tungsten steel. Use a high speed for copper, bronze, and aluminum. If you’re not sure what is best for a certain material, the DWM120 user manual has helpful guidelines. It also contains illustrations for the best anglesto use cutting both common stock and those with unusual shapes.
Since the DWM120 weighs 15 pounds, all you have to do is rest it on the material you’re cutting. It’s well-balanced for a tool of this type. You don’t need to push hard to make it work hard. Flip on the LED sight-light so you can see exactly where the blade is working.
The blade is easy to replace, but most quality blades ought to last you a while. The DWM120 has ball-bearing blade guide rollers to keep the blade aligned. This keeps wear pretty even across the whole band of the blade.
If you switch from cutting aluminum to cutting chrome steel, you’ll may want to change the blade. While a coarse-tooth blade works well for speeding through soft materials, a fine-tooth blade works better on tough metals.
If you need to adjust the blade, the blade tension lever is located on the front of the saw. It doesn’t require any tools to use. You can also adjust the blade tracking if you have a ½-inch wrench and a screwdriver.
Finally, this saw is made to be tough. The steel shroud and rubber bumpers keep it safe from drops and bumps. The motor brushes are easy to access for maintenance. And when you’re done working, the built-in hook lets you hang it up out of the way.
More features of the DeWalt DWM120 band saw:
- DeWalt offers a 3-year limited warranty, 1-year free service, and a 90-day money back satisfaction guarantee
- Comes with a hex wrench and standard 44-7/8 by 0.5mm(0.20 inch) blade
- Saw measures 21 inches long; cord is 8 feet long
DEWALT DWM120K 10 Amp 5-Inch Deep Cut Portable Band Saw Kit
So what’s the difference between this DWM120K and the DWM120 described above? The “K” simply means this comes with a kit box. If you’re looking for a convenient way to store and transport your new band saw, this may be just what you need.
Other than the inclusion of a carrying case, this is the same great band saw we discussed. All you need now is something to cut.
More features of the DeWalt DWM120K band saw kit:
- DeWalt offers a 3-year limited warranty, 1-year free service, and a 90-day money back satisfaction guarantee
- Comes with a hex wrench, standard 44-7/8 by 0.5mm(0.20 inch) blade, and a hard plastic kit box
- Saw measures 21 inches long; cord is 8 feet long
Recommendation
If you would like a kit box to store and carry the DWM120 band saw, get the DWM120K kit.
If you don’t want the kit box, you may save a few bucks by getting the DWM120 by itself. It still comes with the hex wrench for blade changes as well as a standard blade.
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