When purchasing bandsaws, check to see what accessories are standard and find out what other accessories the saw accepts. If you are just starting out, the bells and whistles may seem extravagant, but as your skill level rises, you will appreciate the added capabilities provided by the right accessories. Some common accessories include: Height Extensions raise the guide on the saw and allow it to cut thicker stock. Height extensions are especially useful for thick stock. Rip Fences provide a stable guide for straight rip cuts. Miter Gauges are used to make accurate angled cuts. A Tilting Table allows the operator to make beveled cuts. When the tilt is used in conjunction with a miter gauge, compound miters can be produced on the bandsaws. Circle Cutting Attachments help the operator cut perfect circles ranging from 1 1/2" to 32" in diameter. Sanding Loops installed in place of the blade are used for sanding irregular surfaces.

Max Tool has everything you need for your bandsaws purchase. Once you've decided on the model of the bandsaws, compare the following: horsepower is the maximum power produced by the motor. Bandsaws with high horsepower ratings are good for pattern cutting and cutting down thick stock. Higher horsepower also allows the saw to cut through thick stock without bogging down or burning the wood. Throat Capacity is the distance between the saw's blade and frame. The throat determines the maximum width of the saw's cutting capacity. Bandsaws with wide throats allow you to make wider straight cuts and scroll larger pieces without obstruction from the frame. Blade Width is important when purchasing bandsaw mills. Most saws accept narrow 1/8" blades for cutting detailed designs and tight curves. Better saws also accept wider blades. Wide blades don't flex as much as narrow ones, but they make accurate straight cuts in thick stock quicker. There are also some wide blades available that can cut metal.

Max Tool, Inc. is a distributor of cutting tools, abrasives, MRO and machine shop supplies, including bandsaws. They were founded in 1985, and are located in Birmingham, Alabama. Max Tool represents the product lines of many of industry's foremost manufacturers from around the world. Max Tool has been awarded integrated supply contracts from some of the largest manufacturing plants in Alabama, several of which they have operated successfully for over three years. They intend to pursue Integrated Supply and "cribless crib" contracts as a strategy for future growth in sales of bandsaws, as well as for the financial benefit of our customers. Max Tool is a distributor for Marvel Bandsaws as well as Roll-In Saws.