A quality Vertical band saw offers a perfect solution for cutting soft plastics to woods or ferrous metals for heavy-duty, industrial, or shop environments.

A heavy-duty vertical metal cutting bank saw, with an ability to offer multiple cutting applications, comes complete with a weight stand for safe and precision cutting, and this helps with reducing vibration.

Some of the popular models vertical band saws include -

The versatile Jet 414458 HVBS-56M 5 x 6-inch ½ hp Horizontal / Vertical Bandsaw offers an adjustable metal working saw, with built in handle and large wheels for ease in maneuverability, ball bearing support blade wheels, blade guides that adjust to a variety of positions, and heat-treated drive gear. These band saws come with 3 operation speeds, and a auto shut-off control for extra safety.

A vertical metal bandsaw of this design is built to cut Flat Stock at 5-inches x 6-inches, Cutting Depth at 45°, Cutting Angles at 45° to 90°, and a Cutting Depth of 45° (inch). And Blade size measures 64½-inch (Length) x ½-inch (Width) x .25-inch (Thickness).

The Jet 414485 VBS-1610 15½-inche 2hp Vertical Metalworking Band Saw offers a tiltable worktable, 230/460-v motor, a high level of accuracy, 2-speed gearbox, and variable speeds for the ideal adjustment for true high-efficiency cutting. A tool for production or shop use with an option to cut ferrous or non-ferrous material, with rip fence (fit either side of blade) for accuracy.

A vertical band saw, for wood cutting applications, comes with several blades from 1/8-inch - 1¼-inch to drive through some of the more difficult to cut woods, with maximum cutting height in the region of 12-inches. A heavy-duty saw in this style also offers a precision tilt table, guide adjustment rack, and blade tension indicator for long life and more accuracy.

In addition, common features often seen with these vertical band saws include blade welder, cutter, grinder, chip blower, various sizes of saw blade, and a tire and blade cleaning brush.