Jet 414458 HVBS-56M 5-by-6-Inch 1/2 HP Horizontal/Vertical Bandsaw
- Versatile 6-inch 1/2-horsepower adjustable horizontal/vertical metalworking band saw
- Large diameter wheels and built-in handle allows easy movement
- Front legs have adjustable leveling pads
- Ball bearing supported blade wheel
- Fully adjustable ball bearing blade guides
Product Description
Horizontal/vertical band saw has a single-phase motor, heavy-duty 14-gauge stand, large-diameter wheels and built-in handle. Front legs have adjustable leveling pads. Ball bearing supported blade wheel with fully adjustable ball bearing blade guides. Cordless: No, HP: 1/2, Variable Speed: Yes, Cutting Capacity - Flat Stock (in. x in.): 5 x 6, Cutting Depth at 45deg (in.): 3, Cutting Depth at 90deg (in.): 5, Cutting Angles: 45 - 90, Blade Type: Carbon Steel, Blade Size L x W x Thickness (in.): 64 1/2 x 1/2 x .025, Stand Included: Yes, UL Listed: Yes
Amazon.com Product Description
The Jet 5-by-6-Inch 1/2-Horsepower Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw features an exclusive heavy-duty 14-gauge stand and was designed for a multitude of different professional metal cutting applications. It also comes with large diameter wheels and a built-in handle that allows for easy transportation. The front legs include adjustable leveling pads for ensured cutting precision. For added durability and longevity, the saw features a ball bearing supported blade wheel, fully adjustable ball bearing blade guides, and a heat-treated and ground steel worm gear with bronze drive gear. There are 3-blade speeds to choose from, and the saw also comes with an automatic shut-off for added for safety.
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Jet 414458 HVBS-56M 5-by-6-Inch 1/2 HP Horizontal/Vertical Bandsaw
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- Publisher: JET
- Label: JET
- Studio: JET
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 6 reviews
- Sales Rank in Tools: #25795
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Avg. Customer Review:
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: jet you bet!! 2009-04-08
Comment: I LOVE THE BANDSAW,BUT THE BLADES DON,T LAST VERY LONG AND AT 11.00 EACH(FOR THE CHEAPER ONES) IT CAN BE A BIT EXPENSIVE. SOMEONE DIRECT ME TO SOME GOOD BLADES THAT WILL LAST MORE THAN 4 OR 5 CUTS! THANKS
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great saw 2009-03-27
Comment: Great saw. Was shipped well, and looks to be over very good quality, and is very sturdy. I had looked at some of the "cheaper" brands from Northern Tool, Craftsman and Harbor Freight, and got this one for just a little more than what those cost. This one has a slightly large capacity (5x6 instead of 4x6), and also had a bigger motor. The wheels are also useful.
Makes great cuts, very straight, and very easy. The only thing I don't like about it is the low level of blade adjustment (for smaller cuts you should be able to move in the guides further, although I haven't seen an adverse affect yet), and the casting on one of my guides looks a little bit off. It's still functional, and I may try milling it out, but it works fine for now.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Very nice saw 2005-12-26
Comment: I looked at the grizzly and harbor frieght saws and then I saw a jet saw at my job,abviously heavier duty. But what i had noticed about the jet saws is they are more stockier build and heavier construction.I went to harbor frieght and the cover on the 4 by 6 was broken.I set this saw up in no time and had no troubles it cuts very nicely and timely,I am very pleased with it.
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Great little timesaver! 2004-03-25
Comment: I'm not a home improvement enthusiast. Don't know why Amazon put that there. (Stupid!) I'm a hobby machinist.I compared several different Asian made 5x6 bandsaws. Don't believe it when someone tells you they're all the same. The Jet was very easy to assemble and use. Very solid base. UL approved motor that is bigger than some other bandsaws have. Nice fit-and-finish. Some other ones I checked on needed to have additional bracing added due to a flimsy base. I had read about some of the others having motors prone to overheating and meltdown. Bought mine locally for $249.99. Don't understand how Amazon can charge a $70 premium. Around $250 seems to be everyone's prices except Amazon. $319.99! Ridiculous!
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Could be better 2004-01-04
Comment: Problems on assembly:
1) Center hole on cast iron base @ both ends was not centered + did not line up to the leg cross brace. Fix: used air grinder to grind cross brace hole wider.
2) Instructions for the installing the adust. feet were vague. Just says use "provided hardware". Fix: used my incredible powers of observation and deduction to determine what goes where.
3) The leg cross brace opposite of motor has an interference problem w/switch box. Fix: ground the cross brace to form a notch to clear switch box. Usage:
1) table for vertical cuts is flimsy. Only single support underneath - needs 2. could not level table since there is no adjustment.
2) Adjustment of eccentric bearing requires a thin wrench to fit between bearing + support casting.
3) The blade covering has to be put on "just right" otherwise interference with the stop bolt occurs.
4) When moving the miter vise plate, the hold down bolt interferes w/the screw that holds the scale strip. Loosening the bolt enough will get past the interference unless the angle you want is right where the interference occurs. In general:
The motor has enough power for cuts. I've been cutting 4130 .125 steel and the motor never bogged down. Horizontal cuts is this machines best use. vertical cutting leaves a lot to be desired but this could be because the blade's tooth pitch did not match up to the metal type. But,as stated above, the table doesn't help.
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Jet 414458 HVBS-56M 5-by-6-Inch 1/2 HP Horizontal/Vertical Bandsaw
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