There are different types of band saws available in the market which also comes in different sizes and price ranges but they more or less do the same job and are the same instrument.
when you using a band saw you need to make sure that the teeth are hardened. In case you don’t have one, you would go through the risk of having a dull blade quickly.
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14 Tips to smartly use your Bandsaw. I think this will help you.