Further information on the Band Saw (BS500) from the manufacturers, Record Power

The BS500 tops the Record Power range and represents exceptional value for money.  Designed for the keen enthusiast, it offers large capacities, heavy construction and plenty of power to make ripping deep sections easy.  Yet all this is delivered in a sensibly sized package that could fit into even a modestly sized workshop. 

This new heavyweight bandsaw has features, capacities and performance that previously were just not available at this price point and it aims to be the ultimate machine for the serious woodworking enthusiast. Capable of serious work, the maximum cutting height is over 10” and the machine can take up to a 1" blade, powered by a 2HP motor for deep ripping.

The table is a large, heavy casting for stability and longevity and the rip fence is a heavy extrusion mounted on a cast iron mount and rigid steel bar. This table is mounted on a rigid cast double trunnion fitted with a rack and pinion to make tilting a simple and accurate one handed job.

The toolpost for the upper blade guides is made from steel and movement is also adjusted on a rack and pinion. The blade guides are large and easy to adjust and the whole machine has a solid, robust feel to it.

The bandwheels are cast iron to provide a flywheel effect that aids cutting performance. The wheels are dynamically balanced and fitted with thick rubber tyres that are precision gorund with a camber to aid tracking. The tensioning system has been designed to apply upover 20,000 psi and can adequately tension even a 1" blade for serious ripping.

There is an optional jockey bar wheelkit (shown for illustrative purposes) which is recommended if this machine is to require re-positioning in the workshop as the machine weighs in at over 160kg.

We think this machine offers exceptional value for money and urge you to compare it with the competition so that the build quality can be properly appreciated - particularly in the most important areas such as table mounting, bandwheels, fences and rails, tensioning and toolposts.