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General International BS5202 vs Milwaukee 2429-20

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Title GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 4" Portable Metal Cutting Bandsaw - 5A Horizontal Band Saw with Compact Design & Adjustable Blade Guide - BS5202Milwaukee 2429-20 Cordless Sub Compact Band Saw
Model General International
BS5202
Milwaukee
2429-20

Basic Info

Suggested Price $231.99$164.95
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Release Aug 2015Sep 2012

Overview

Top Features
  • HIGH-POWERED CUTTING - Powerful motor easily & efficiently handles various metal cutting needs. (550W Motor, 120V~60Hz, Amp: 5, 3/4 hp)
  • LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE - The extreme compact, lightweight build (33 lbs), allowis for metal cutting on the go.
  • PRECISE HEAD-PIVOTING - Pivoting head with scale rotates to make accurate miter cuts at any angle up to 45 degrees.
  • TWO BLADE SPEEDS - Make cuts at 197ft/min or 262 ft/min. (Blade Length: 52-1/2 in.)
  • VERSITILE METAL CUTTING - Cast iron vise opens to 4-1/8 in. allowing for cutting of various sizes of metal. Also, includes Adjustable Blade Guide for added cutting precision & stability.
  • 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 Rating4.2 (out of 5 reviews)4.8571 (out of 7 reviews)
Latest Reviews


Rating: 5
i haven't done much with it yet, but so far, it does the job.
by satx on 2018-04-18T17:00:00


Rating: 5
I like it a lot
by sunshine on 2018-03-18T17:00:00

Not really worth it
Rating: 1
When i unboxed it and sat it down I noticed that when you raise it up It wouldnt gom back down , so it would cut some thing . You would have to add weight to the top to get it to cut something. But that did'nt matter because when I plugged it in it would not work .the magnetic switch was working the motor just would not move . not even a humm out of it . I'm done playing with it , It's going back . And when the ship it some one has to sign for it , so you have to wait around all day for it to h be delivered .
by JohnG on 2020-09-20T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by Vinniek on 2018-06-28T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by granny on 2019-12-14T16:00:00

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

Corded Tool TypePortable Band Saw
Work Table Surface4 in. x 3 in.
Minimum Blade Length52.5
Product Height (in.)18
Table Tilt Left Max (degrees)45
Cord Length (ft.)6
Minimum Blade Width0.51
Table Width (in.)3
Tools Product TypePower Tool
Returnable90-Day
ConditionNew
Cutting Capacity Width / Depth Of Throat(In.)4.13
Cutting Capacity Height / Height under Guide (In.)4.13
Power Tool FeaturesNo Additional Features
Product-Weight (lb.)33lb
Manufacturer Warranty2 Year Limited
Cuts ThroughAluminum,Metal,Steel
Construction MaterialCast Iron
Table Length (in.)4
Maximum Blade Length52.5
Maximum Blade Width0.51
Color FamilyRed
Table Tilt Right Max (degrees)45
PortabilityBench
Amperage (amps)5
Included AccessoriesTool Only
Band Saw TypeHorizontal,Vertical
Certifications and ListingsETL Listed
Cordless/ CordedCorded
Product Width (in.)12
Product Depth (in.)25
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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