5 Best Benchtop BandSaw of 2022 – Top Picks & Reviews

Bandsaws come in two different forms – the floor model and the benchtop model. Like floor model, Benchtop band saws can also be used in cutting metal, wood or lumber and you can also use them to cut irregular or curved shapes like a jigsaw.

Remember best benchtop bandsaw is the one which is easy to assemble, set up, have all the important features you need in a bandsaw and most importantly must be portable because that’s what makes it a benchtop model.

These entry-level benchtop bandsaws are more portable than their counterpart floor-standing cabinet model & it doesn’t provide much cutting capacity. Most of these are 9 in. to 10 in. models having lightweight construction hence can only be used for light-duty work. 

We have listed these bandsaws after spending 60 hrs of work & reading 100’s of benchtop bandsaw reviews. These saws have all the important features like rip fence, work light, miter gauge.

Model	Power	Ratings
#1. JET JWBS-14DXPRO Editor's Choice Check Current Price	1.25 HP	4.9/5
#2. Grizzly G0555LX Check Current Price	1 HP	4.8/5
#3. Delta 28-400 Value for Money Check Current Price	1 HP	4.7/5
#4. Rikon 10-305 Check Current Price	1/3 HP	4.4/5
#5. WEN 3962 Check Current Price	1/3 HP	4.3/5

5 Best Benchtop Bandsaw – Reviews 2022

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1. JET JWBS-14DXPRO Deluxe Benchtop BandSaw – Best Overall

This JET JWBS-14DXPRO is our no.1 pick as this is also the best benchtop metal cutting band saw. With this 14-Inch high-end professional-style machine you can do a variety of cutting tasks.

You can crosscut, rip cut or scroll while also resawing the boards with a width of 12 inches. This 14-inch tabletop band saw with 1 1/4 hp motor and 2-speed poly-v belt drive system can cut at a speed of 1500 or 3000 sfpm. The cast-iron frame provides your powerful performance to cut through a variety of materials quickly and easily.

This benchtop band saw has a sturdy table and with the cutting surface of 5×15 inches to work on various projects and can cut materials with a width of 13.5 inches and a height of 12 inches. You can also tilt the table to right and left. The ball bearing guides on the upper and lower side of bandsaw keeps the blade on track & to reduce friction. In terms of safety features, it has a blade tracking window and a quick release blade.

Overall by the review, you can see that this is a great bandsaw that can do a lot of work with precision and but only designed for professionals.

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2. Grizzly G0555LX Deluxe BenchTop Bandsaw – Runner-Up

Grizzly G0555LX is a 14-inch bandsaw with a 1 HP motor, powerful enough to cut both hardwood or softwood at the same speed. This bandsaw has a single phase motor, cuts at an impressive 1725 rpm speed and with cutting capacity of 13-1/2 in. You can tilt the saw in both directions right and left at 45 deg. & 10 deg. respectively. The cast iron table is sturdy and has a size of 14 in. x 14 in.

We really liked the sturdy base and cast iron frame looks solid too. Even with a good amount of power, you won’t feel any vibration and it runs quietly. The included T-shape rip fence with re-sawing attachment and miter gauge are also made of good quality. 

The directions are very clear so you don’t need to do much about setting this up except some tweaking. Our no. 1 pick Jet makes a wonderful saw for the money but this saw also cuts nice and straight. We don’t think you can go wrong with this either. 

Most of the users have a complaint about the dust collection port which is of poor quality but that doesn’t hamper the saw performance. You need to use a clamp to keep it there other than that its an amazing power tool. 

Overall, if you are serious about purchasing a band saw, this is an excellent bandsaw at a reasonable price for any home shop user.

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3. Delta 28-400 Benchtop Band Saw

Most owners say that Delta 28-400 provides the best value for money even after missing some features which you can found in Jet and Grizzle. This saw has 10 Amp. 1 HP, 2-speed powerful motor which is enough for many re-sawing applications for any woodworking project. The cast iron table is so huge (15-3/4 in. x 18-7/8 in) that it can support your largest cutting tasks. The dust port size is 4 in. to keep your work area clean from any kind of debris or dust.

The upper and lower ball bearing blade guides ensure that cutting performance will be accurate also for blade tracking rubber-coated upper and lower 9-spoke wheels are balanced precisely.

Even this excellent quality band saw is missing some features like quick release tension lever, no rack and pinion system, & rip fence. Even some users claimed switching the blades is also difficult sometimes. 

Well other than once you have adjusted the guides properly and the blade is set up, this saw works smoothly without any noise. It is also easier to tune due to lower wheel adjustment.

So, overall we really liked this saw and is a great deal at under $700 anytime. It is also backed by 5-year limited warranty.

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4. Rikon 10-305 Benchtop Band Saw with Fence – Best for Resawing

This saw has the re-sawing capacity of 4-5/8″ with which you can cut a piece of wood multiple times. This means you can get more from that piece of wood and create different pieces of furniture. Rikon 10-305 is a good low-end 10-inch band saw made for hobbyists and a DIY’er who don’t want much power and big cutting capacity for their projects.

Some of the excellent features we like in this benchtop model are sturdy construction with solid steel design, easy tracking adjustments, 2-1/2″ dust port clears even tiny pieces of waste wood and a cast iron table with 13-¾ in. by 12-½ in. work surface which you may not found in this size band saw. 

Some users face problems with rip fence adjustment 2 out of 10 times and the miter slot fits adequately after some tweaking. Well, that’s not really bad. 

The blade this saw comes with is not much good, so we suggest you buy a better one. There is no miter gauge and stand. 

If you’re a heavy-duty woodworker you can skip this model and look at This JET JWBS-14DXPRO and Grizzly G0555LX, other than that this is a good saw for woodworking and resawing work.

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5. WEN 3962 Small Benchtop Bandsaw – Best for Beginners

For most of the users, WEN 3962 is a top-quality band saw for beginners. You don’t need to do much to set up and operate this saw. This is a good saw to use for woodworking projects at home or small shop. This saw all the features you want in a band saw except cutting speed and power. But even after that, this saw is turned out to best bang for the buck for the owners.

This saw can easily cut 6” piece of thick wood and that too costing under $300. This is a 2-speed band saw at 1,520 or 2,620 rotations per minute which give you more control while cutting at your own will. 

With 3.5 amp motor and 9-3/4 inch throat, this 10-inch saw provides enough cutting depth to do all kinds of woodworking projects. The work table is pretty much up to 14 x 12-1/2 inches. Moreover, this benchtop band saw comes with an easy-to-assemble stand, LED work light, a sliding miter gauge, a beveling table, an adjustable rip fence & an onboard measuring guide. It also has a 3-in-1 dust collection port.

The company provides a 2-year warranty on this model. There are 2 more versions of this model 14 inch model with 9.5 amp motor and 9-inch model with 2.8 amp motor. 99% of the users who bought this saw consider this as the best value for money for beginners. 

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Benchtop Bandsaw Buyers Guide

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This guide is strictly made for buying a benchtop band saw. We have reviewed 5 bandsaw models but obviously there are many more. So what if you didn’t like any of them and wants to do your own research. In that case, this guide will help you step by step what actually you need to look for before buying a bench-top bandsaw.

So let’s start

Deciding the Budget

You can buy these benchtop band saws between $200 to $1200. If you want a saw packed of all the features and powerful enough for you to do professional work as well other than your home DIY work then you need to pay the high price. We have JET JWBS-14DXPRO Deluxe and Grizzly G0555LX in this range.

But if you are only buying a benchtop saw for Home shop or some DIY work or If you are a beginner as well then you can choose a model of mid-range price. We have Delta 28-400, Rikon 10-305 and WEN 3962 models in mid and low range prices.

Power/ Size of Motors

Now you know what budget you have to purchase a band saw. Next, you need to decide what kind of work you are going to do and that depends on the power of the machine. 

Most home level saws come in 2.8 Amp to 10 Amp, 1 or 1 ¼ HP motor range. With the motor of 10 amp and 1 HP, you can easily cut the metal, hard and softwood with lumber as well. You will also get a good cutting capacity too. While professional models have much larget motor and variable cutting speed.

For a beginner who just needs a portable benchtop model to cut some curves, these saws listed above are more than enough especially when they are in the budget as well. You don’t need a variable speed to cut metal or hard plastic if you are a newbie woodworker.

Depth of Cut

This one of the important things to consider while selecting a band saw. The depth of cut is basically the distance from table to upper blade guides. This feature tells you how thick material it can cut with a band saw. If any saw which has an optional riser included, it will increase the depth of cut from 6 to 12 feet. A few budget models have this feature, this way they can cut thicker stock while resawing.

The Throat

It is the distance from the vertical frame section of the saw to the blade. This distance shows you how much wide a band saw can cut. The throat size of smaller benchtop models lies between 12 to 14-inch.

Weight and Ease of setup

Some of the benchtop band saws are lightweight and portable enough to transport from one place to another. Even though band saws are not made to be portable. Unlike jigsaw which is the most convenient tool to cut shapes in wood or other materials, the band saw isn’t like that. If you are looking to make curves on a Jobsite, then go for a jigsaw.

Setting up a band saw is not that difficult but some models and instructions companies provide to set up just don’t make this job easy for us. But all the saws we have listed in this article are easy to set up, assemble, and operate. If you don’t follow these instructions, which includes setting up a rip fence, miter gauge, ball-bearing guides will hamper the saw’s performance. 

Additional Features

You can look for features such as table tilt up to 45 degrees which help in angles cuts. Find if there is any dust collection port that can be connected to your shop vacuum. You can also add useful options sich rip fence and miter gauge, helpful in resawing, ripping, and cross-cutting.

Conclusion

JET JWBS 14DXPRO and Grizzly G0555LX is our Winner and runner up for these best benchtop bandsaw reviews. If you are looking for value for money and slightly less in price don’t look elsewhere other than Delta 28-400.

JET Benchtop band saw has the highest cutting depth and width with cutting features such as crosscutting, resawing and ripping any material. With all the important safety features this is made for professionals. 

Delta benchtop band saw doesn’t cost you much but still provides the same power as our no. 1 pick. There is a larger table for big projects, a dust port for cleaning the work area, & a 5-year warranty makes this a value for money choice. 

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