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JET Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Band Saw, 5in. x 6in., 1/2 HP, 115/230V, Model# HVBS-56M

Item# 155072
JET Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Band Saw, 5in. x 6in., 1/2 HP, 115/230V, Model# HVBS-56M

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JET Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Band Saw, 5in. x 6in., 1/2 HP, 115/230V, Model# HVBS-56M

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$934.99

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  • Auto shutoff
  • Heat-treated, ground steel worm gear drive with bronze drive gear
  • Adjustable material stop
  • Rectangle capacity: 5in. x 5 3/4in. and 2in. x 6in. @ 90°, 4 1/2in. x 3in. @ 45°
  • 37in.L x 17.72in.W x 41.34in.H machine dimensions require 19in. x 44in. floor space

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Product Summary

This JET Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting 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.

What's Included

    (1) Band saw

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Features + Benefits

  • Auto shutoff
  • Heat-treated, ground steel worm gear drive with bronze drive gear
  • Adjustable material stop
  • Rectangle capacity: 5in. x 5 3/4in. and 2in. x 6in. @ 90°, 4 1/2in. x 3in. @ 45°
  • 37in.L x 17.72in.W x 41.34in.H machine dimensions require 19in. x 44in. floor space
  • UPS/Fedex shipping

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

155072

Brand

JET

Manufacturer's Warranty

24 months parts/24months labor
AttributeSpecification

Ship Weight

167.0 LB

Variable Speed

Yes

Horsepower

0.5 HP

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Questions & Answers

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  1. What are the overall dimensions with stand and, also, the clear height under the stand?

    1. These dimensions are somewhat nominal, but I get 39" tall (including motor), 36" wide, 23" from floor to base on the back side and about 13" on the front side. The way I have mine set up it's 26" from floor to cutting surface.

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    2. The overall dimension (with the stand) on this JET Band Saw is 39”L x 14.2”D x 15.7”H. The dimension from the floor to the bed is about 21”H.

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  2. Replacement saw blades?

    Does Northern Tool carry replacement saw blades for this model?

    1. YES. #15586

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    2. Yes, we sure do. The item # is 15586. Please see below.

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  3. will this saw cut 6 inch pipe

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    1. The maximum round capacity at 90 degrees is 5". The maximum round capacity at 45 degrees is 3". The maximum rectangular capacity at 90 degrees is 5" H x 5.75" W and 2" H x 6" W. The maximum rectangular capacity at 45 degrees is 4.5" H x 3" W. Throat depth is 5".

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  4. What bis the distance between the blade guides

    JET Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Band Saw - 5in. x 6in., 1/2 HP, 115/230V, Model# HVBS-56M

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    1. The distance between the blade guides is 6.5 inches at maximum opening.

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  5. automatic cooling system

    can a cooling system for the blade be added to this model.

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    1. No, this Jet band saw is not capable of accepting a cooling system.

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  6. Is this made in America?

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    1. The JET Band Saw-3 -Speed Horizontal/Vertical is made in China.

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  7. can u put a 1/4" wide blade on this model saw? Jet bandsaw 3 speed horizontal/Vertical bandsaw, Model # 414458? And if so, how?

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    1. No, this model is designed for a 1/2 inch wide blade only.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

24 months parts/24months labor

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