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General International BS5105 vs Milwaukee 2429-20

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Title GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 9" Wood Cutting Bandsaw - 2.5A Vertical Benchtop Band Saw with Adjustable Fence Guide & Tiliting Work Table - BS5105Milwaukee 2429-20 Cordless Sub Compact Band Saw
Model General International
BS5105
Milwaukee
2429-20

Basic Info

Suggested Price $135.99$164.95
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Release Aug 2015Sep 2012

Overview

Top Features
  • HIGH-POWERED CUTTING - Powerful 2.5 Amp induction motor easily & efficiently handles all your woodcutting needs.
  • HEAVY-DUTY - Equipped with integral cast aluminum frame, cast aluminum work table and rubber coated aluminum wheels. Rugged construction for long-lasting durability & reliability,
  • TILTING TABLE DESIGN - Tilt the work table from 0-45 degrees allowing for versitile adjustment & cutting precision.
  • INTUITIVE FEATURES - Includes rip fence and miter gauge, Flexible LED work light and quick & easy blade change mechanism.
  • SINGLE SPEED CUTTING - The 2.5 amp & 230 watt motor provide a cut speed of 2625 ft./min. (800 m/min.).
  • Its compact size and lightest weight amongst cordless band saws easily allows for one-handed cuts
  • Powerful motor cuts 3/4-in EMT in 3 seconds, up to 150 cuts per charge with the XC battery
  • 1-5/8-in Cut Capacity for a wide range of cutting applications
  • Meets OSHA guarding requirements and is suitable for one-handed use
  • LED light highlights the cut line, Battery and Charger Sold Separately

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.4 (out of 9 reviews)4.8571 (out of 7 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Great bandsaw for husband's needs
Rating: 5
My husband loves his new bandsaw. He needed a 2nd bandsaw so he wouldn't need to keep changing blade sizes. We received it 1 day late but were kept informed of delivery. He actually likes this band saw better then the one he already had because of the ease of changing the blade when he needs too.
by DixTeam on 2020-03-09T17:00:00

GREAT
Rating: 5
Good little bandsaw, for small jobs, hubby loves it
by Steve on 2020-09-12T17:00:00

Perfect for me....
Rating: 5
I love it put it to work in less than 24 hours. Works great.
by DJdjg1 on 2020-09-18T17:00:00


Rating: 5
He loved it. He hasnt stopped praising me for getting him this.
by Pat on 2018-05-02T17:00:00

Great Ban Saw
Rating: 5
Easy setup, Works great, can't beat it for the money.
by Bubba on 2020-03-15T17:00:00

Great for the money
Rating: 5
This is a hobby band saw great for cutting out little wood cars. This is not a pro bandsaw this is a 110 dollar bandsaw. For the money you get a lot. No not heavy duty but great for hobby work. Takes the best from other cheap bandsaws and makes this saw.
by customer40000 on 2018-04-01T17:00:00


Rating: 5
So far ....so good
by Duck on 2018-04-03T17:00:00

just okay
Rating: 4
It's just okay, not bat ,not great.
by yvonne on 2020-04-07T17:00:00

Unboxing = Unhappy
Rating: 1
Just put this together. The one I received will not latch on the bottom of the side that opens, so I have to take it back. In addition, there was a random bearing loosely floating in the box, so I'm a bit worried!
by B on 2020-03-27T17:00:00

Perfect little saw
Rating: 5
As a commercial electrican, I use this saw every day, and it cuts just about every common material from deep strut down to allthread. Its lightweight design is fantastic and it handles all of my everyday uses with ease. My only wish is that there was a brushless version of it, but other than that, it is awesome.
by Darth Maulwaukee on 2019-05-04T17:00:00

I love my,
Rating: 5
I have a cuestion, i just broke my bandsaw, i already buy a new one, but i will like to know where i can buy just the plastic hardware fo fix it.
by on 2019-04-03T17:00:00

Best cutting option for EMT and Strut
Rating: 5
I use this band saw everyday for 100% of my EMT cutting 1/2"-1 1/2" and Uni-Strut that I previously used my Sawall for. The blades last for 100s of cuts and are easy to replace and inexpensive. One handed cuts overhead are so easy it will change the way you run pipe saving you time and the company money.
by Dave Little on 2017-07-31T17:00:00

Great for electricians
Rating: 5
Makes short work of the most common sizes of conduit, makes far better cuts than a sawzall with less effort and a more compact package
by Sparky on 2014-11-01T17:00:00

Simply Amazing
Rating: 5
For doing electrical work with conduit, there is no better cutter available. Its compact, light, and powerful. It gets the job done. I use it mainly for cutting EMT.
by John on 2017-01-31T16:00:00

Awesome
Rating: 5
Running conduit I leave my hacksaw in the truck and my time running it has improved. Worth every penny and my shoulders thank me to.
by Sam on 2014-07-09T17:00:00

I'm glad someone finally made this!
Rating: 4
I use this product primarily for cutting 3/8" threaded rod, copper tubing and small iron pipe. It's good when vibrations would be harmful and a full-size portaband can't fit. It's great for threaded rod to make a quick hanger. I recently used it to remove hot water baseboard heat from a job and it made fast work of it. The 1 5/8" capacity allows me to cut tubular brass and 1 1/2" DWV drain lines quickly and easily. I'm happy with it overall. Being a battery powered saw, you don't have to baby it, but you aren't going to get the high torque you would from a regular band saw. It works well for its intended use. You get many, many cuts from the 12V battery.
by pkneute on 2013-11-01T17:00:00

All Features

Minimum Blade Length59.5
Work Table Surface11.75 in. x 11.75 in.
Power Tool FeaturesNo Tool Blade Change
Cuts ThroughWood
Product Width (in.)13
Maximum Speed (rpm)2625
Minimum Blade Width0.13
Amperage (amps)2.5
Product Depth (in.)20
Table Tilt Left Max (degrees)45
PT Horsepower (Hp)1/2
Band Saw TypeVertical
Cutting Capacity Height / Height under Guide (In.)3.5
Maximum Blade Width0.38
Certifications and ListingsCSA Certified
Construction MaterialAluminum
Voltage (volts)120
Returnable180-Day
Maximum Blade Length59.5
ConditionNew
Dust Collection Method1.5 in. Dust Port
PortabilityBench
Cord Length (ft.)6
Included AccessoriesBlades,Rip Fence
Color FamilyRed
Bench & Stationary Tool TypeBand Saw
Product Height (in.)29
Tools Product TypePower Tool
Table Tilt Right Max (degrees)45
Table Width (in.)11.75
Product-Weight (lb.)30lb
Manufacturer Warranty2 Year Limited
Table-Top MaterialAluminum
Cutting Capacity Width / Depth Of Throat(In.)9
Table Length (in.)11.75
Dust Port Size (In.)1.5
Cordless/ CordedCorded
releaseAug 2015Sep 2012
Item Weight6.6 pounds
Included ComponentsWoodworking, Band Saws - Woodworking, Power Band Saw
Item Package Quantity1
Voltage12 volts
Batteries Included?No
Item model number2429-20
Batteries Required?No
Power Sourcebattery-powered
MaterialMetal
Measurement SystemMetric

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