Practical Woodworking
The BS400 bandsaw offers high quality, industrial features and large capacities to the mid range bandsaw market. This machine brings affordable solid performance and reliability within reach of the discerning woodworker.
Like all bandsaws in the range, a solid cast iron table provides unrivalled stability and solidity. An industrial style cast trunnion supports the table and allows it to be tilted one-handed on a rack and pinion. Dynamically balanced cast iron bandwheels ensure superior strength and reduced vibration - a feature not usually found on other machines at this level. The 2hp motor and 305mm depth of cut mean this machine can cope easily with large timbers yet is also equally capable of fine, precise cuts and veneers.
The exceptional value for money this machine offers is difficult to appreciate without seeing the machine first hand. If you are in the market for a high specification mid-range bandsaw, be sure to seek out the BS400 at your nearest dealer or at one of our many shows and compare it to other bandsaws on the market.
Cast Iron Band Wheels
Industrial Style Fence
This high quality fence features a heavy extrusion mounted on a cast iron base, which moves along a solid steel bar. This provides exceptional strength and accuracy and is easily locked with the brass screw and handle.
Large 535 x 480 mm Cast Iron Table
Provides a strong and steady work area to support large workpieces. Finely ground finish enables effortless movement of the timber.
Cam Action Tensioner
With the flick of a handle the tension is released on the blade enabling quick easy changing, but more importantly, when reset, the previous tension is automatically applied to the new blade. This makes blade changing a much simpler task and allowing tension to be taken off the blade when not in use.
Toolpost Support
Accurate and Easy to Use Blade Guides
Blade guides need accurately setting if they are to be of any use – so easy access and adjustment are a must. We believe our guides, similar to those found on industrial machines costing many times more, give even greater support and easier adjustment than ever. When these guides are compared to ball race guides it is clear that they provide far more support. They cover around 3/4” of the blade side rather than the pinpoint contact that ball race guides provide.
Trunnion
Solid double trunnion table mount for rigid table support featuring one handed rack and pinion table tilt for ease of use and accuracy.
Bandsaw Masterclass DVD Included
Presented by Alan Holtham, this indispensable DVD gives a thorough and comprehensive introduction to bandsaw use, setup, maintenance and blade choice.
Pedal Wheel Kit:
Jockey Bar Wheel Kit:
Tilting Table:
Integral Legstand:
Integral Standard Wheel Kit:
Cast Iron Table:
Cast Iron Band Wheels:
Mitre Fence Included:
Cam-Action Tensioner:
Two Speeds:
Maximum Depth of Cut: 305 mm
Throat Depth: 416 mm
Table Size: 535 x 480 mm
Table Height from Floor: 900 mm
Motor input P1: 2 kW
Motor output P2: 1.5 kW
Blade Length: 133"
Blade Width Capacity: 1/4 - 1"
Blade Speed: 820 & 420 M / Minute
Extraction Port Diameter: 100 mm
Weight: 140 kg
Size: L630 x H1800 x W850 mm
Practical Woodworking
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