Wen 3.5 amp 10 inch Band Saw: Unboxing and In-Depth Initial Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Hello everyone!
In today's lengthy video, I unbox my new Wen brand Band Saw. I go over everything from the pieces it comes with to how it performs with the first time set up. At the time of purchase this band saw was around $260 on Amazon. It is the 2 speed 3.5 amp 10inch version.
I hope I covered all the questions you may have about this band saw, but if you have any comments please leave them down below.
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This is an old “video”, but very nice easy to understand n nice vibe!!!! Thank you sir!!!
You need to bring the guard down closer to the work piece to keep the blade from twisting. I don't think it's drifting
Thank you! You're correct. I was anxious at time of filming and forgot to lower the guard. I do now and it does indeed make a difference.
Great video. Quick question, what is the tallest piece of wood you can resaw with this bandsaw? Thank you @@DoubleBitsWorkshop
I bought one these a couple weeks ago. I find it difficult to see the cut line and blade when the blade guard is properly adjusted. Anyone else experienced this?
This vid was well done. Informative through the hands on approach. I have been looking at band saws like this for a couple of months now and so far this one has my eye!
Thanks for the way you did this one and keep up the good work on the channel!
Thank you! I'm glad the video was helpful! Happy crafting!
Wen makes a roller base that works great for the bandsaw...and it is reasonably priced. I got one for mine and it is easy to move around.
Use the blade guard brother. No need to get fingers so close to the blade.
Just ordered mine, supposed to be here in 5 days! I also got a Ridgid Oscillating belt/spindle sander and an Ortur laser engraver. It was a good week for me! 😀
This one is next on my "to get" list. I also want to get Wen's oscillating belt and spindle sander. Thanks for the great review
just got mine today and i can tell you this is well worth the money now i have 2 ryobi to sell cheap one still in box. and one i used very little
I have one and love mine and use it all the time
Thanks for the review of the saw. Looks great! I'm no expert but it seems that most woodworkers don't recommend cross cuts (against the grain) with the piece right on the fence. What you can do is add another 1inch spacer between your piece and the fence. However cutting with the grain you can use the fence.
It is true that extra safety measures can be taken. In my experience cross cutting with a band saw typically isn't as dangerous as say it would be with a table saw, there's much less ability for the band saw to have kick back like the table saw would. It could indeed give you a different or better cut using a spacer like you mentioned. Thank you very much for pointing that out!
Great review. I will buy a WEN!
Mine was delivered today, I love it! Thanks for your in depth review and honest opinion. 👍
Clothes make the man.
Indeed :)
Great review and tutorial. Just subscribed. Getting my saw soon and now set up will be easy! Thanks DoubleBit
Great review, thanks!
Any updates 7 months in?
Im looking for a band saw to cut things in a home workshop, so a range of wood, plastics and Aluminum. Im guessing that this saw with a blade with more TPI would be ok?
Keep up the good work, James
Thank you for your comment. :-) The bandsaw is still working great! I would saw a higher tpi blade would be a good idea especially if your looking to do a more equal wood/aluminum type of workshop. And the saw i would have no doubt could perfectly handle that task. :-) my band saw still cuts great! And ive cut some aluminum t channel with it and hardwoods. After 7 months my blade is still pretty sharp. But I might change the blade just to keep the motor from working too hard if i end up doing more work with aluminum myself.
There’s drift because your blade guide is all the way up.
Have u tried cutting natural wood? I started making bows and was looking into a wen.. but I would be cutting hard woods like hickory oak ECT I'd love to hear how it would work for something like this . Maybe 4-5" diameter.. I'd want to half it the long way.. nice vid man👍
I have cut through: Birch wet and dry, Elm, Japanese Elm, and Hickory with it! The blade is just what it comes with. And it held up just fine! It did try to stop completely when I tried to "push hard" the logs through with the hickory! But then i remembered that I just went from Birch to hickory.. And that i had to slow my cuts for hard wood. If i was to only work with or start really working with Hardwood, then i might upgrade the blade for it, But I would still be under the starting price of a grizzly brand or especially a jet brand! If I decided to go that route. :-) but the first thing i did after i made my first video with it was cut some hardwood logs! I have a hardwood tree in my yard and we have been trimming some thick dead branches! And I made a 6 inch across mini stump! That stood about 4 - 5 inches tall. :-) the Wen did fantastic!
@@DoubleBitsWorkshop awsome that's great to know thankyou very much!
Found it useful and different from dozen other stock reviews.
Glad it was helpful!
I got one of these saws about 10 days ago through Lowe's. Ran into a problem. I have checked all the major retailers, Lowe's, Home Depot, Menards, True Value, Ace Hardware. No retailer stocks a 72 inch blade for this saw. Of course it can be ordered but that doesn’t help if you break a blade. Can’t just go pick one up and your project is delayed for at least several days. Has anyone found a solution to this? Thanks. The window for returning this saw will be closed in a couple of weeks. I prefer to keep it but not if blades are going to be this difficult to find.
just got my wenn 10'' a couple of weeks ago and havent had time to set it up (wheat harvest) but liked your vid . when you cut the cubes i was like "dice" and then you did it. i may try to laminate up some thin pieces and do the same thanks for the vid now i know i picked the right one this is my first band saw have fun with yours
Thanks for the review. I've been eyeing up this saw for a couple of months now going through reviews and comparing to other models. Feel pretty comfortable taking the plunge now. BTW the plastic piece that was slightly raised on the table, am i missing something or couldn't you just lift it and spin it 180 degrees putting that lip in the back?
That's a great point. That had not occurred to me but yes! I am going to use it that way from now on. Thanks!
*Making a hardwood fence for the miter makes all the difference **MyBest.Tools** Tune the saw with a combination square. Adjust the laser so its in line. See the photos.Every part in this saw is adjustable.*
At the lowest speed and a good metal blade! I feel it would do fine!
Great review! What is the height of the bandsaw without the legs. You gave the overall height but not for just the saw alone. Thank you.
Without the stand, it is 35 inches tall at its highest point (the top adjustment knob).
Great review. I have been looking at this versus other similar saws and after watching your video, it helped me to decide on going with the WEN. Thank you.
Thank you very much! Im glad I could help! Enjoy!
I have one coming in a couple of days. This was a great video. I'll have my small little shop ready for it.
Looking forward to more of your videos. Thank you ... Ron
Curious how you liking the band saw now after all this time?
It's still a great saw! I had to get a replacement blade but it was around $20 so not bad! But I wore out the main blade by using it too much! Otherwise there has been zero issue with the saw!
Just got one. my table wobbles , how did you fix yours?
My table didn't wobble a whole bunch, but check all of the bolts on the whole unit, sometimes when they ship not everything is tightened down correctly and can cause the unit to wobble. I hope that helps!
Thanks for the in-depth information. I didn't catch the width of the blade that comes with the saw. Could someone relay that info?
Hey there, I will get a measurement on that for you later today!
The width of the blade is 3/8 of and inch.
Any chance you could check the noise level of the bandsaw? There are some apps for it apparently, there's a video of a guy testing 3 saws and apparently the noise level differences are huge. The video is called "Noise comparison: 3 band saws", there are probably others. Really curious if this saw is on the high end of noise or within reason.
I don't know what the dB is for sure, but in my personal opinion this band saw is incredibly quiet. If I get a chance I will check it out for sure though!
Level your fence.
What would you say the weight of the unit is without the stand? Nice job on the review btw.
im not 100% sure. but I can weigh it for you tomorrow, and see.
WHAT IS THE MODEL NUMBER AND PRICE ???
It is listed on amazon under "WEN 3962 Two-Speed Band Saw with Stand and Worklight, 10" " and depending on if you get the 2016 or 2021 model the price is between $326 and $400 currently. Hope that helps!
Bro, do you mean Earth City, MT or Earth City, MO (Missouri)?
Missouri actually! It went past me then back to me. So following the package I thought MT
@@DoubleBitsWorkshop Just for the record -- no way I would've known it's Earth City, Missouri if I didn't live 15 miles away :). A nice review mate. Thank you. I think I'd go with the Wen over Ryobi.
sorry video too long but im trying to look into how to switch between the 2 speed?
What model is it?
3962!
Item purchase link: www.amazon.com/WEN-3962-Two-Speed-Stand-Worklight/dp/B016VD8GAA/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Wen+3.5+amp+10+inch+Band+Saw&qid=1591129193&sr=8-1
Win looks cheap
That’s what I thought. However I bought this bandsaw and I like it. It runs smooth and quiet hasn’t disappointed me. My only wish were it had a standard 3/4” miter slot for making jigs, I made one but it took extra time to make a runner. I’m not sorry I bought this saw and I’d buy it again.