A heavy-duty portable band saw can take on a multitude of concrete and metal projects of various shapes and sizes with ease.

Portable band saws built with a ball and roller bears, chain drive mechanism, worm gear, and a self-lubricating system (no oiling needed) are constructed with long-term use in mind. A metal guide offers ease adapting a saw to a variety of on site materials.

DeWalt, Grizzly, Makita, Milwaukee and Stout all manufacture a series of professional-quality, portable bandsaws in a durable construction.

The Milwaukee 6232-6 6-amp Portable Band Saw is a highly rated bandsaw to be reviewed and rated on Amazon in relation to its quality build, ease-in-use, and ability to maintain steady, optimum cutting speed with its powerful motor. A cutting capacity of 4¾-inch x 4¾-inch, chain driven mechanism and high-torque worm gear.

The DeWalt D28770K Heavy-duty 6-amp Variable Speed Portable Band Saw is one more recommended band saw with its 4¾-inch x 4¾-inch capacity, ability to cut 80 - 280-feet per minute, with large front-handle for ease in control and more hand-space, and rubber protectors to guard against onsite abuse.

Features to a portable saw include a quick blade change system, high visibility, adjustable material guide, variable speed trigger (adjust settings to suit a particular application), blade guide rollers, integrated hang hook (position a saw without damage to castings or front handle), large front handles with ergonomic soft grip(ease in control and more space) and 1 - 5.3hp motors.

A bandsaw w/base can convert from a bench-top cut off saw to a portable, hand-held metal band saw in no time at all. Accessories to complement a portable bandsaw include a heavy-duty kit box, hex wrench, and a variety of standard (1/2 x 44-7/8-inch) sized bandsaw blades.

A portable bandsaw in a lightweight, well-balanced design makes lifting and cutting that much easier, with greater overall control with a large, soft grip handle - resulting in a more accurate cut.