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General International BS5202 vs Powermatic PM1500

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Title GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 4" Portable Metal Cutting Bandsaw - 5A Horizontal Band Saw with Compact Design & Adjustable Blade Guide - BS5202Powermatic PM1500 1791500 BandSaw
Model General International
BS5202		Powermatic
PM1500

Basic Info
Suggested Price $231.99$2,985.68
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Release Aug 2015Mar 2013

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.
  • 14 ½" of throat and 14" of resaw provide more capacity than a traditional 14" band saw
  • Sturdy cast iron table and trunnion assembly offers maximum rigidity for heavy work pieces
  • Exclusive Powermatic T-Square style Accu-Fence maximizes accuracy and safety
  • The Accu-Fence has complete adjustability for aligning to blade and squaring to table
  • Positive locking cam with pressure adjustment

Reviews
Walmart Rating4.2 (out of 5 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

No reviews yet.

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 2015Mar 2013
Included Componentsbare-tool
Warranty Description5 year
Batteries Required?No
Batteries Included?No
Item Weight502 pounds
Item Package Quantity1
StyleBandsaw
Horsepower3
MaterialN/A
Power Sourcecorded-electric
Item model numberPM1500
Number of Handles3
Blade Length153 inches

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