Top 10 Best Portable Band Saws

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These Are Some Of The Highest Rated Portable Band Saws Available Today
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2. DEWALT DCS374B Band Saw

  • (241 Points)
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Overall this is an awesome product. Cutting oak and pine is effortless. Hands down the best tool I own. I don't have any major complaints. Very impressed with the Band Saw.

The fact is that the DEWALT DCS371B Band Saw B00IYB0O44 was the Portable Band Saws that we rated the highest. Having said that, there were a handful of other very premium Portable Band Saws worth showcasing here that just barely missed first place.

DEWALT is another top maker of Band Saws. They produce the tool that is next on our list. DEWALT's Band Saws are one of their leading offerings. It was fantastic to try the DCS374B. I was very satisfied using this tool!

The model DCS374B Band Saw by DEWALT, at $ is an especially great Band Saw for the money. The DEWALT DCS374B is really a solid option. Of you are unsure about our number one pick, I'd advise to opt for this Band Saw.

Full DEWALT DCS374B Review

DEWALT DCS374B Features

5'' cutting capacity

LED Work Light with a 20 second delay

Variable speed trigger and dial allow for versatility and control

Integrated hanging hook

Battery sold separately

Battery & Charger Sold Separately

The Milwaukee 6238-20 and the Makita BPB180Z are well worth a look as well. Both Milwaukee and Makita are considered a couple of the premier manufacturers of quality Band Saws. Both these tools are top rated as well. The Milwaukee boasts a rating of 4.4/5 when compared to 4.1/5 star rating given to the BPB180Z by Makita.

The 6238-20 by Milwaukee offers several very choice features such as Plastic / Metal. The BPB180Z by Makita although, is very competitive offering Makita-built motor delivers faster cutting with 275-530 ft./min. plus 6-setting variable speed control dial enables user to match the speed to the application.

I can easily recommend either of these Portable Band Saws
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3. Milwaukee 6238-20 Band Saw

  • (32 Points)

I don't know what else to say. All in all, this is the tool for you. This Band Saw really makes work fun. No lights, no bells, no whistles. I’m very pleased with the Milwaukee 6238-20!

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4. Makita BPB180Z Band Saw

  • (24 Points)

I discovered this saw from Makita by accident. I'm very pleased with what I got. Gives the best bang for the buck. All the important bits are metal. Assembly was easy, and has no problems.

Honorable Mentions

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5. DEWALT GID-298457 Band Saw

  • (23 Points)

The DEWALT GID-298457 exceeded my expectations. Cuts square right out of the box. Fit and finish is near perfect. All parts/manual were included. Assembly was not all that difficult.

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6. Makita 2107FK Band Saw

  • (16 Points)

Arrived early in perfect shape. Light weight, but solidly built. It is easy to move around the shop. Very reliable and just gets it done! Overall this is a very good Band Saw.

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7. Milwaukee 48-08-0260 Band Saw

  • (15 Points)

Would put it on par with other Band Saw. Milwaukee features are great! No lights, no bells, no whistles. I would highly recommend this Band Saw. The Milwaukee 48-08-0260 cuts straight and true.

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8. Milwaukee GS-728639265187 Band Saw

  • (13 Points)

Assembly was easy, and has no problems. All parts/manual were included. Adjustments were easy to perform. I’m very happy with this Band Saw. Great equipment for the price!

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9. Milwaukee 0729-21 Band Saw

  • (9 Points)

Really great value for the money. I'm very pleased with what I got. Finish of the Milwaukee 0729-21 was excellent. Appear to be excellent quality. Very impressed with the Band Saw.

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10. KAKA INDUSTRIAL Band Saw

  • (8 Points)

Pretty good saw for smaller cuts. This machine has power to spare. Everything went together quite well. Assembly and setup was fairly easy. Overall this is a very good Band Saw.