*Perfect band saw for the hobby enthusiast **MyBest.Tools** Easy to set up and square. 😂😀😂😀Had it😎 running in 10 to 15 minutes. Quality of cuts will depend on the🤣🤣🤣 quality of the blades.*
I've really considered this bandsaw as I don't have the disposable income many pros or extreme hobbyists do for a really good unit. Try this for your sloppy miter gauge: 1) Clean your miter gauge bar with acetone or alcohol to remove any oils or resin. 2) Take the foil air conditioning duct tape (not the cloth kind). Cut very narrow strips to place on one side of your miter gauge bar, one layer at a time until there's enough to make it a snug fit, but still slide freely. I've done this on a few of my miter gauge equipped tools and it works great. I am anxious to see your updated review after you've really put this thing through it's paces. Thanks for this video.
I got this as an entry level saw and I am overall pleased with it. My big beef is that the light is mounted behind the saw. It is a very powerful light and the reflection of the table is blinding while the front of the blade and the line on the wood are in the shade
Drill a small hole in each end of the miter gauge bar. Then cut a slot with the bandsaw right down the center of that hole. Then screw a small set screw into the hole. The deeper it gets, the wider it spreads the slot and will make it adjustable to remove any slop in the miter gauge.
Aaron Ace I’m really digging it. It’s straight forward, no bells and whistles. My only complaint would be that the table is a bit small but still works for most of what I do. Plus I’m planning on making a bigger more robust table.
I own a WEN 2000 watt portable generator and am very happy with it. It's less than half the price of the similar Honda. They're an American company around since 1951, albeit making their products in Asia.
So many times, I look at inexpensive bandsaws, and they advertise as 10", but they're actually talking about the throat, not the depth, so they're typically 3.5-4" max depth. As I want to use a bandsaws for many things building guitars, resawing tops is definitely high on the list of things I need a saw for. Your video convinced me this is the saw I'm gonna get to start with, so thanks!
I love this saw. Very high quality for the money. For my purposes this is the best value in small bandsaws. I do enjoy when the weak link in a product is an accessory, in this case the miter gauge. I also have their drill press another very good product from wen.
My father had a WEN tablesaw and circular saw back in the mid 1960’s. They were cheap and awful tools. I remember how the motor brushes shot out sparks. I was hesitant when I saw the bandsaw brand but after a few reviews I bought one. I am very happy with it. As a light duty wood crafter I don’t expect it to match a $2000 bandsaw but so far it has performed well.
I do remember WEN tools in the 60s and 70s. They were cheap and bulky but a lot of people had them. I got a WEN drill press a month ago and it is "F"n State-of-the-art", and cheap. I mean it's like ryobi pricing and honda performance. Based on a month of use I would recommend WEN tools. I really wasn't expecting much either.
Thanks for the review. I've been debating picking this up, and it's a good price on Amazon right now. I have a small shop and mostly just a hobby woodworker so, I think this would be fine for me.
Thanks Luke for a great review. I am just getting started with woodworking and I don't have a real workshop yet, but I've been looking at WEN for both a drill press and bandsaw. Do you like the WEN drill press also? Thanks again for sharing your talent and videos, Rodney
It’s looks like a decent entry level product, when you look at the next step up the grizzly or shop fox band saw those are much better quality in my opinion. Those band saws fence miter gauge and overall product is a step up. It is almost 300lbs though.
Thank you for this review! I am currenrly considering purchasing one of these, so it's timely as well. From the appearance, it looks like it could be mounted on a bench instead of using that stand. The main other thing I'm concerned about is availability of additional blades.
hey luke good review Wen was a company that made many corded power tools in the 1960s and 70s my Dad had a lot of them and they were pretty decent one i remember very well was a saw they built that was sort of a combination of a it Saw and a reciprocating saw they had branded something like a klutz ll or similar i also believe some of their tools were rebranded for Sears and Montgomery Wards who were both very large retailers in America i do not believe these newer generation tools are a part of that original corporation as i’m pretty sure that was dissolved by one of the major tool companies buying out the competition years ago Stanley and Black and Decker wer two names that did that quite a bit over the years i’m not sure who got Wen Ib am a retired Woodworker and as you stated with the band saw they are a decent brand for the money these days not necessarily the highest of quality but they will get the job done they offer a track saw thats been reviewed on You Tube because its one of the lowest priced track saws available on Amazon they also have one of the lowest priced Dust Collectors which supposedly again works well for a home shop i personally am between homes and shops at this time but i will probably use some of the previous mentioned items in my next set up i also like a couple of the bench top sanders they offer
I use my delta miter saw to cut 4X4 cut like butter. I have craftsman belt drive table saw and black decker 10 inch radial arm saw . I like to get this 10 wen band saw
With the right blade, would this bandsaw be able to cut 6061 aluminum? I buy stock and sometimes get orders that I need to cut my design out then mill at the size that I design it at. Looking online but used ones people want way too much for older ones.
Sorry, this is really late after you posted it ... have you tried to do 45 degree cuts? For some reason the plate on mine does not get tilted all the way to 45 degrees.
How has it been holding up, I'm looking at the 14in right now and in the same boat as you. alot of money for a brand i'm not 100% about. How has it been holding up for you.
I am an ameature woodworker and I was thinking of getting this type of bandsaw for cutting bowl blanks. Will it handle a 5" thick blank and cut a perfect 11" circle?
Yes-ish. I have had this saw for a few years now and I love and hate it. When I am just trying to do some simple cutting with just some curves or cutting a pattern it is great. When I try to do re-saving I get so frustrated. First thing to know is the motor is only 3.5 amps. Everything I read says “The strong 3.5 amp motor will not leave you wanting more power...”, yet somehow I really want more power. like I said, for 75% of my use it is a great little saw.but that other 25% leaves me beating my head on a wall. As an example, when I am cutting router templates out of MDF to use as a guide for a flush cut router bit, easy days, saw is great. The blade guard protrudes an extremely long way forward of the actual blade, in my humble opinion. This means in intricate detail cutting my view is blocked by the blade guard and I end up having to cut with the guard raised high enough that two things happen. One, there is a lot of exposed blade for my hand to wander into. Two, my blade’s support is far enough away that making a tight turn twists the blade and my guide bearings are unable to keep my blade tracking. My other issue with the blade guard for tighter cutting is the shadow it casts in what would have been a brilliant integrated light. The biggest frustration is trying to rests on denser material. I have come into a large amount of live oak and peach wood. I have split a lot for running the smoker but am also trying to cut some down for projects. I am rough sawing between my table saw and my band saw since I married an accountant who says I have no reason to spend money on a mill, even a simple Alaskan mill to clamp onto my chain saws. Anyway, I have split them down with a homemade froe and am resawing them with this bandsaw. It bogs down and stops the blade, wheels and all, in the oak and the peach requires me to go very slow as well or it bogs down. I have air dried the slabs for a year in the garage. As for your question, it may work if you move slow. If you are using dense wood for your blanks you may get frustrated. Currently I’m waffling about keeping it as is for smaller work and upgrading to a second saw, a 14” with a 1.75HP motor, or looking into buying a new motor to make this one more powerful.
it's not set up for water, but, with some creativity, and if the blade speed is acceptable, you may be able to make it work. Personally, I'd be hesitant, but, I'm not a metal guy....
What in your experience is the ease/ difficulty of adjusting the blade guides? All the reviews I have seen all indicate the alignment and guides can be really tedious. Thanks!
There is a pulley system similar to the one found on drill presses. You mechanically adjust the belt to whichever of the two settings you wish to use. It's located at the lower wheel.
Excellent; one more follow-up question: are there any holes on the stand's bottom that could be used to attach it to casters or some type of rolling platform? Thanks again!
You're getting blade wander because you have the guide too far above the point of operation. Lower the guide to just above whatever you're cutting and watch blade wander disappear.
*Perfect band saw for the hobby enthusiast **MyBest.Tools** Easy to set up and square. 😂😀😂😀Had it😎 running in 10 to 15 minutes. Quality of cuts will depend on the🤣🤣🤣 quality of the blades.*
I've really considered this bandsaw as I don't have the disposable income many pros or extreme hobbyists do for a really good unit. Try this for your sloppy miter gauge: 1) Clean your miter gauge bar with acetone or alcohol to remove any oils or resin. 2) Take the foil air conditioning duct tape (not the cloth kind). Cut very narrow strips to place on one side of your miter gauge bar, one layer at a time until there's enough to make it a snug fit, but still slide freely. I've done this on a few of my miter gauge equipped tools and it works great. I am anxious to see your updated review after you've really put this thing through it's paces. Thanks for this video.
I have a Wen drill press and felt the same way, now it is one of my favorite tools. I just ordered one of these band saws today.
I got this as an entry level saw and I am overall pleased with it. My big beef is that the light is mounted behind the saw. It is a very powerful light and the reflection of the table is blinding while the front of the blade and the line on the wood are in the shade
Drill a small hole in each end of the miter gauge bar. Then cut a slot with the bandsaw right down the center of that hole. Then screw a small set screw into the hole. The deeper it gets, the wider it spreads the slot and will make it adjustable to remove any slop in the miter gauge.
Wish I'd have seen your reply before I sent him my suggestion (just above). I'm going to try your fix on my table saw miter gauge.
Do you need to tap the hole?
Thanks for the review! I was in the market for a bandsaw and ended up getting the Wen based on videos like yours. So thanks for the info and overview!
How's it working out for you?
Aaron Ace I’m really digging it. It’s straight forward, no bells and whistles. My only complaint would be that the table is a bit small but still works for most of what I do. Plus I’m planning on making a bigger more robust table.
I own a WEN 2000 watt portable generator and am very happy with it. It's less than half the price of the similar Honda. They're an American company around since 1951, albeit making their products in Asia.
So many times, I look at inexpensive bandsaws, and they advertise as 10", but they're actually talking about the throat, not the depth, so they're typically 3.5-4" max depth. As I want to use a bandsaws for many things building guitars, resawing tops is definitely high on the list of things I need a saw for.
Your video convinced me this is the saw I'm gonna get to start with, so thanks!
Lloyd Pittonet they measure the diameter of the blade wheel, from what I understand
@@daveshort302 that would mean that the blade would be super short.
How is your saw performing several months later? Anything to add to your review?
I love this saw. Very high quality for the money. For my purposes this is the best value in small bandsaws. I do enjoy when the weak link in a product is an accessory, in this case the miter gauge. I also have their drill press another very good product from wen.
Great review. How is the WEN bandsaw holding up since last review?
My father had a WEN tablesaw and circular saw back in the mid 1960’s. They were cheap and awful tools. I remember how the motor brushes shot out sparks. I was hesitant when I saw the bandsaw brand but after a few reviews I bought one. I am very happy with it. As a light duty wood crafter I don’t expect it to match a $2000 bandsaw but so far it has performed well.
I do remember WEN tools in the 60s and 70s. They were cheap and bulky but a lot of people had them. I got a WEN drill press a month ago and it is "F"n State-of-the-art", and cheap. I mean it's like ryobi pricing and honda performance. Based on a month of use I would recommend WEN tools. I really wasn't expecting much either.
Thanks for the review. I've been debating picking this up, and it's a good price on Amazon right now. I have a small shop and mostly just a hobby woodworker so, I think this would be fine for me.
Awesome! Im glad it helped. I think you will like it.
Been looking to buy a used one to upgrade my little Craftsman table model - this was very helpful - thanks!
Go for it! You will love it
Thanks Luke for a great review. I am just getting started with woodworking and I don't have a real workshop yet, but I've been looking at WEN for both a drill press and bandsaw. Do you like the WEN drill press also? Thanks again for sharing your talent and videos, Rodney
Good honest review, I'm going to get one, THANKS
From reviews and stuff it seems as if wen makes decent quality machines for cheap prices
Just got one and love it.
It’s looks like a decent entry level product, when you look at the next step up the grizzly or shop fox band saw those are much better quality in my opinion. Those band saws fence miter gauge and overall product is a step up. It is almost 300lbs though.
I have thinking about purchasing this saw, yeah nay?
lovely little bandsaw
Thank you for this review! I am currenrly considering purchasing one of these, so it's timely as well. From the appearance, it looks like it could be mounted on a bench instead of using that stand. The main other thing I'm concerned about is availability of additional blades.
Any 72" blade up to 1/2 inch will fit,
all
If you could go back would you have chosen a 14” instead?
hey luke good review Wen was a company that made many corded power tools in the 1960s and 70s my Dad had a lot of them and they were pretty decent one i remember very well was a saw they built that was sort of a combination of a it Saw and a reciprocating saw they had branded something like a klutz ll or similar i also believe some of their tools were rebranded for Sears and Montgomery Wards who were both very large retailers in America i do not believe these newer generation tools are a part of that original corporation as i’m pretty sure that was dissolved by one of the major tool companies buying out the competition years ago Stanley and Black and Decker wer two names that did that quite a bit over the years i’m not sure who got Wen Ib am a retired Woodworker and as you stated with the band saw they are a decent brand for the money these days not necessarily the highest of quality but they will get the job done they offer a track saw thats been reviewed on You Tube because its one of the lowest priced track saws available on Amazon they also have one of the lowest priced Dust Collectors which supposedly again works well for a home shop i personally am between homes and shops at this time but i will probably use some of the previous mentioned items in my next set up i also like a couple of the bench top sanders they offer
Thats killer information Craig! Thanks for sharing.
I use my delta miter saw to cut 4X4 cut like butter. I have craftsman belt drive table saw and black decker 10 inch radial arm saw . I like to get this 10 wen band saw
The rip fence is out of line. How do you get this back to 90 degrees?
how is the saw going after 3 years ?
Thank you for the review. Does anyone know the height from the floor to the top of the table? Thanks
What's the reason for raising and lowering the saw height? Why not just always keep it at its highest point?
Travis Pisani blade deflection/wobble.
Do you have to remove the fence rail to change the blade?
Where is the speed control? Review the 2 speeds.
What is the table height from the floor? Are the drive wheels Aluminum or Cast? Is it a direct drive or belt drive?
Excellent review. I may get one.
What's the model number? I'm curious I like that you can adjust the height of the blade.
Hi Luke, i need to borrow it this weekend. Is it heavy?
Too heavy for you to borrow haha
how do you like the Wen?
Hi Greta review ... could you explain about eléctric requeriments ... thanks a lot
With the right blade, would this bandsaw be able to cut 6061 aluminum? I buy stock and sometimes get orders that I need to cut my design out then mill at the size that I design it at. Looking online but used ones people want way too much for older ones.
YEs it would!
Is the Wen better than the Rikon saw?
Curious how you saw is doing now? Any more thoughts? New sub here..
Sorry, this is really late after you posted it ... have you tried to do 45 degree cuts? For some reason the plate on mine does not get tilted all the way to 45 degrees.
Its painted so you have to move it hard the first time haha i remember that.
How has it been holding up, I'm looking at the 14in right now and in the same boat as you. alot of money for a brand i'm not 100% about. How has it been holding up for you.
It is really good and very quiet!
I am an ameature woodworker and I was thinking of getting this type of bandsaw for cutting bowl blanks. Will it handle a 5" thick blank and cut a perfect 11" circle?
Yes-ish. I have had this saw for a few years now and I love and hate it. When I am just trying to do some simple cutting with just some curves or cutting a pattern it is great. When I try to do re-saving I get so frustrated. First thing to know is the motor is only 3.5 amps. Everything I read says “The strong 3.5 amp motor will not leave you wanting more power...”, yet somehow I really want more power. like I said, for 75% of my use it is a great little saw.but that other 25% leaves me beating my head on a wall. As an example, when I am cutting router templates out of MDF to use as a guide for a flush cut router bit, easy days, saw is great. The blade guard protrudes an extremely long way forward of the actual blade, in my humble opinion. This means in intricate detail cutting my view is blocked by the blade guard and I end up having to cut with the guard raised high enough that two things happen. One, there is a lot of exposed blade for my hand to wander into. Two, my blade’s support is far enough away that making a tight turn twists the blade and my guide bearings are unable to keep my blade tracking. My other issue with the blade guard for tighter cutting is the shadow it casts in what would have been a brilliant integrated light. The biggest frustration is trying to rests on denser material. I have come into a large amount of live oak and peach wood. I have split a lot for running the smoker but am also trying to cut some down for projects. I am rough sawing between my table saw and my band saw since I married an accountant who says I have no reason to spend money on a mill, even a simple Alaskan mill to clamp onto my chain saws. Anyway, I have split them down with a homemade froe and am resawing them with this bandsaw. It bogs down and stops the blade, wheels and all, in the oak and the peach requires me to go very slow as well or it bogs down. I have air dried the slabs for a year in the garage.
As for your question, it may work if you move slow. If you are using dense wood for your blanks you may get frustrated. Currently I’m waffling about keeping it as is for smaller work and upgrading to a second saw, a 14” with a 1.75HP motor, or looking into buying a new motor to make this one more powerful.
How does it cut dense polyurethane foam?
Hi, I was hoping to cut 1/4 inch steal with this saw. If I change the blade will this work for what I need? Thank you in advance.
it's not set up for water, but, with some creativity, and if the blade speed is acceptable, you may be able to make it work. Personally, I'd be hesitant, but, I'm not a metal guy....
Can it easily cut a 4x4, or would it bog down? I'm cutting a 2x12 right now in the shape of a bone, and my 1986 bandsaw isn't working anymore. Thanks.
It would cut a 4x4 no problem!
Can u cut any hard steel high carbon
When they say 10" is it the height or the table size
@xllxRUDE_DOGGxllx oh I got the answer, it's the distance from the blade to the side
So it is a Rikon 10-305 with some cheaper parts
How is resawing with this?
What in your experience is the ease/ difficulty of adjusting the blade guides? All the reviews I have seen all indicate the alignment and guides can be really tedious. Thanks!
VERY EASY You just loosen two screws and they self align. It's great.
Gone with the -Wind- Wen.
looks to be a nice unit, I would consider buying it.
This saw is advertised as 2 speed saw. How do you change the speed??
There is a pulley system similar to the one found on drill presses. You mechanically adjust the belt to whichever of the two settings you wish to use. It's located at the lower wheel.
Je voudrais un video pour le montage de l appareil et aussi un video pour le fonctionnement parcequ il n y pas de manuel dans ma boite
I have there drill press and Dremel
Is it possible to get the model number please ?
WEN 3962
Is there a way to secure it to the stand or is it just sitting on top of it?
The stand is securely mounted to the base. It does not wiggle or wobble or anything it is extremely sturdy .
Excellent; one more follow-up question: are there any holes on the stand's bottom that could be used to attach it to casters or some type of rolling platform? Thanks again!
No they are open angle iron feet....you could easily mig weld a little plate on the bottom to attach a caster tho
I own a wen grinder and a filtration unit.
Do you like any other WEN products
You're getting blade wander because you have the guide too far above the point of operation. Lower the guide to just above whatever you're cutting and watch blade wander disappear.
He said he was ripping 6" boards which is the maximum height of this saw.
I have noticed since i have increased the blade tension a little and also been careful to keep the guide close it has helped a ton with resawing.
Dude, is that a barn? Clean that workshop!
haha it is a barn! Im doing the best I can :)