Jet VBS18MW Wood & Metal Cutting Bandsaw
This bandsaw has been designed for a workshop that requires a wood cutting bandsaw with the capability of occasional metal cutting, or vice versa. The VBS18MW is capable of cutting timber, ferrous and non-ferrous metals (using the correct blade). A two speed gearbox lets you choose the ideal cutting speeds for wood or metal, 250, 450 or 820m/min or 20, 40 or 70m/min. Adjustment for the most suitable speed for efficient cutting is straight forward. The bandsaw is supplied with two chip trays for the separate collection of metal cutting swarf. A large hand wheel and rack system allows simple adjustment of the cutting height and there is an easy to read built-in cutting height scale. The blade is well supported above and below the table by ball bearing guides. A viewing window is provided for easy blade tracking control, the blade runs on balanced cast iron wheels with crowned, long-life PU tyres. The generous cast iron table tilts up to 45°, and is supplied with both rip cutting and mitre cutting fence. Standard equipment includes: On/Off NVR switch, 20mm bandsaw blade 2 chip trays, rip fence, mitre fence and cross-cut vice.
Key Features
- Versatile industrial quality machine
- Capable of cutting timber, ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Two speed gear box
- Speeds for wood or metal, 250, 450 or 820m/min or 20, 40 or 70m/min
- Straight forward adjustment for efficient cutting
- Supplied with two chip trays for separate collection of metal swarf
- Large hand wheel and rack for simple height adjustment
- Easy to read built-in cutting height scale
- Blade supported above and below by ball bearing guides
- Viewing window provided for easy blade tracking control
- Balanced cast iron wheels with crowned, long-life PU tyres
- Generous cast iron table tilts up to 45°
- Supplied with both rip and mitre cutting fences and cross-cut vice
| Specification for Jet VBS18MW Wood & Metal Cutting Bandsaw: | |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 3480mm |
| Blade Speed | Wood 250/450/820m/min Metal 20/40/70m/min |
| Blade Width | 5/8" |
| Blade Width Min/Max | 3mm(1/8")/30mm(1.1/8") |
| Dust Extraction Outlet | 100mm |
| Input Power S6 40% | Input 2.2kW |
| Max Depth of Cut | 300mm |
| Max Width of Cut with Fence | 460mm |
| Model | VBS18MW |
| Nett Weight | 210kg |
| Option 1 | 5/8" |
| Option 2 | 4 |
| Output Power S6 40% | 1,730W |
| Overall L x W x H | 970 x 1,070 x 1,900mm |
| Power | Input 2.2kW |
| Table Height | 950mm |
| Table Size | 485 x 485mm |
| Table Tilt | 45°-0°-10° |
| Tpi | 4 |
| Wheel Diameter | 470mm |




