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General International BS5202 vs WEN 3975T

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General International BS5202WEN 3975T
Title GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 4" Portable Metal Cutting Bandsaw - 5A Horizontal Band Saw with Compact Design & Adjustable Blade Guide - BS5202WEN 3975T 4-7/8-inch x 5-inch Metal-Cutting Benchtop Band Saw
Model General International
BS5202
WEN
3975T

Basic Info

Suggested Price $231.99$303.94
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Release Aug 2015Jul 2019

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.
  • Adjust the blade speed anywhere from 125 to 260 feet per minute for compatibility with a variety of metals
  • Beveling blade helps create cuts anywhere from 0 to 60 degrees
  • Cut pipes up to 5 inches in diameter or rectangular materials up to 5 x 4-7/8 inches in size
  • Compact design makes for easy storage and transportation
  • Backed by a two-year warranty

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.2 (out of 5 reviews)4.4 (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


Rating: 5
Quality for a very reasonable price. Accuracy was very good. I added the wen stand and fabbed a cart for it so I could move it around my shop. Also add a extension on the fence.
by Franktinmanrman on 2019-03-13T17:00:00

Great Saw For The Price
Rating: 5
I have been in the market for a metal band saw for quite some time but any saw that I thought would fit my needs was way over priced for hobby needs, a few cuts a month at the most unless I was working on a big project it would be sitting under a table for the most part. While googling metal band saws I came across this! I started to research metal band saws and this one seemed the best fit as it has the largest mouth in it's class and the most features of them all, also made entirely of metal except the motor housing it is sturdy plastic but mounting base all metal very solid! Also cuts like a champ on solid 3" cold rolled steel eats it up like nothing, as good as My DoAll at work( I am a Professional Machinist I have my own machines at home I build things my in spare time) Not allowed to use company saws for personal use..... Bottom line if you are in the market for a portable Metal Band Saw look no further!!! This saw also has a very nice feature, soft start saves the motor and variable speed . Just a nice saw for the price and if you have ship to store pick-up you save even more on the price.$$$
by CNCMachinist on 2017-07-21T17:00:00

Way better than expected!
Rating: 5
Didn't think the saw would perform as excellently as it did right out of the box. Set up was only about 20 mins. Cut through 1.5 x 2 inch aluminum blocks with no trouble at all . Brass round stock just as easy. As recommended in the manual, did NOT use cutting fluid or oil to cool, and fed the blade through the work pieces with only light hand pressure, not trying to rush it. Cuts straight and clean, and is quiet (unlike my chop saw ;-). The machine is well-built and hefty, yet manageable to move around the garage. The only issue I have with it is that the "run" trigger cannot be locked on and requires a little bit of finger force to hold 'er down through the entire duration of the cut (up to several minutes).
by Gerry on 2017-09-15T17:00:00

Well built band saw
Rating: 5
So far very pleased with the WEN 3975. The high quality variable speed motor with metal gears are the same setup found on saws costing twice as much or more but only time will tell for the rest of the saw.
by seeker on 2018-06-18T17:00:00

Verticle skew
Rating: 2
I could not get the saw to cut straight down. No matter what the blade tension was used, the verticle cut woold driift outward yielding in an angled cut.
by bglwood on 2019-07-07T17:00:00

All Features

Corded Tool TypePortable Band Saw
Work Table Surface4 in. x 3 in.5 in. x 4.88 in.
Minimum Blade Length52.556.5
Product Height (in.)1815.5
Table Tilt Left Max (degrees)45
Cord Length (ft.)66
Minimum Blade Width0.510.5
Table Width (in.)34.88
Tools Product TypePower ToolPower Tool
Returnable90-Day90-Day
ConditionNewNew
Cutting Capacity Width / Depth Of Throat(In.)4.134.75
Cutting Capacity Height / Height under Guide (In.)4.135
Power Tool FeaturesNo Additional FeaturesVariable Speed
Product-Weight (lb.)33lb45lb
Manufacturer Warranty2 Year LimitedTwo-year limited
Cuts ThroughAluminum,Metal,SteelWood
Construction MaterialCast IronCast Metal
Table Length (in.)45
Maximum Blade Length52.556.5
Maximum Blade Width0.510.5
Color FamilyRedBlack
Table Tilt Right Max (degrees)45
PortabilityBenchBench
Amperage (amps)54.5 A
Included AccessoriesTool OnlyBlades
Band Saw TypeHorizontal,VerticalHorizontal
Certifications and ListingsETL ListedETL Listed
Cordless/ CordedCordedCorded
Product Width (in.)1227
Product Depth (in.)2514
releaseAug 2015Jul 2019
Dust Collection MethodNone
Maximum Speed (rpm)260
Bench & Stationary Tool TypeBand Saw
Voltage (volts)120
Table-Top MaterialCast-Iron
PT Horsepower (Hp)2/3

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