WEN 9-Inch Band Saw, 2.8-Amp Benchtop (BA3959)

I just received this little band saw. The assembly took about 20 minutes and I was cutting soon after that. I looked at the Ryobi (at Home Depot), the Craftsman at Lowes and the Harbor Freight saws. This one was the least expensive of them all so I was skeptical about taking a chance (the "you get what you pay for" adage usually holds true). I needed to cut some cherry wood or varying thicknesses (1/8" - 3/4") for a jewelry box I am constructing. I am a retired woodworker who previously owned professional-grade power tools and now I was looking for a saw for my tiny basement workshop for occasional use. My assessment? This is a very nice saw with some nice features and it does the job. In fact, I prefer it for small, delicate, work over my 12-inch Delta! It's construction is sound and for the weekend craftsman, it is a steal at this price. I wouldn't recommend it for the serious DIYer who needs to routinely rip 4-inch stock, but for light duty work, it's perfect. Highly recommended.

The WEN 9-Inch Band Saw, 2.8-Amp Benchtop (BA3959) is an excellent addition to my growing collection of WEN products. I’ve become a huge fan of their tools, and this band saw lives up to the high standards I’ve come to expect.What Makes This Band Saw Stand Out:Sturdy and Durable: The build quality is impressive. It feels solid and reliable, making it ideal for both occasional DIY projects and frequent use.Smooth Performance: The 2.8-amp motor provides plenty of power for precise and consistent cuts, even on thicker materials. It runs smoothly and handles a variety of tasks with ease.Compact and Practical Design: The benchtop design is perfect for smaller workspaces without sacrificing functionality. It’s easy to set up and use right out of the box.Great Value for the Price: You won’t find a better band saw at this price point. It delivers high-quality performance at a fraction of the cost of other brands.Reliable Brand: WEN continues to impress me with their affordable, high-performing tools. This band saw is no exception.If you’re looking for a reliable, affordable, and well-made band saw, this is an excellent choice. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants professional-grade performance without breaking the bank.

Works well for smaller projects. I used it during installation of tongue and groove flooring and it was reasonably quiet and efficient. I wish the index was sturdier. I had some difficulty getting exact straight cuts.

New-ish wood worker, this is my favorite tool to use. Butter smooth! Although don’t be lulled to sleep, it still requires proper handling and set up of feeding, fencing, push block or stick. Must have dust extraction. I use the foot pedal with it.But this Wen saw has cut walnut chunks, sapele, even a slab edge of Patagonian rosewood which is extremely hard wood. Love this bandsaw and have since bought many other Wen products as I was skeptical at first. Good quality great price, workable manual. Happy!

Product is as advertised. Setting up was easy, only issue was missing bolt washers and wing nut. Phone to customer service and it was shipped to me. Assembly instructions are clear and easy to follow. Blade needed no adjustments and cuts straight. The additional fence and miter gauge are great at this price point. Metal doors that open independently is a design feature that is really appreciated. More metal than plastic is a sign of quality and should make this very durable. It cuts straight and no bogging down wit h maple or poplar when re-sawing.

This is a well built budget saw. Yes, the miter guage is a bit sloppy. Yes, you can rip the long edge of a 2 x 4 and the results are uneven if you are careful. But that is not the traget markt. It is cheap and it cuts well for small projects.Pros:CostQuality for the costMiter guageFence (use a square)Table seems greatCons:Not good for big cuts but works for them if you correct3/8 inch max blade width (modles at 1/2 plus cost much more)Blade drift on large cuts. Not good for milling lumbarWorks for me on small fine wood parts. Awesome for what I will use it for

I bought this with the idea in mind that I could fit this saw with a 3/8 inch blade for straight cuts and use my older Skil band saw for curved cuts with a 1/8 inch blade. I was tired of going through all the trouble changing blades when needed on the Skil, which wasn't easy since it is a three wheel saw. This new arrangement has worked very well so far. The Wen saw has ample power for my small crafts business. First thing, I exchanged the factory supplied blade with a new Olson blade. I was able to cut 2" oak with ease, even did some resawing within the limits of the blade guard. Cut were straight with no drift. A relatively quiet machine, easy to set up, excellent dust collection. Just bear in mind--this is not a heavy duty saw---respect its limitations. For light to moderate duty, this saw is outstanding. Cons? single speed, miter gauge is plastic (typical of benchtop tools), fence clamps securely but need to be manually checked with a 90 degree square (also typical of benchtops). Overall, for $150, a very good value.