Abstract: A table top band saw that is almost entirely assembled of molded plastic components to provide for ease of manufacture and assembly. The band saw includes a plastic housing enclosing a pair of opposed plastic wheels that are configured to allow for rotation of an endless saw blade. A plastic work table is secured to the housing such that the saw blade travels through the table and provides a location for supporting and sawing a work piece. A stabilizer and coolant feed device is positioned above the table, and allows a cooling fluid to flow onto the blade without dripping.

Abstract: A table top band saw that is almost entirely assembled of molded plastic components to provide for ease of manufacture and assembly. The band saw includes a plastic housing enclosing a pair of opposed plastic wheels that are configured to allow for rotation of an endless saw blade. A plastic work table is secured to the housing such that the saw blade travels through the table and provides a location for supporting and sawing a work piece. An extended blade guide including a metal insert, is secured to the table to provide stabilization of the blade at the location where the work piece is being cut. A stabilizer and water feed device is positioned above the table, and allows a cooling fluid to flow onto the blade without dripping. A single piece plastic blade tensioning device is secured to posts extending from the housing adjacent to a top wheel. The blade tensioning device includes a shaft on which the top wheel is rotatably secured.

Abstract: A table top band saw that is almost entirely assembled of molded plastic components to provide for ease of manufacture and assembly. The band saw includes a plastic housing enclosing a pair of opposed plastic wheels that are configured to allow for rotation of an endless saw blade. A plastic work table is secured to the housing such that the saw blade travels through the table and provides a location for supporting and sawing a work piece. An extended blade guide including a metal insert, is secured to the table to provide stabilization of the blade at the location where the work piece is being cut. A stabilizer and water feed device is positioned above the table, and allows a cooling fluid to flow onto the blade without dripping. A single piece plastic blade tensioning device is secured to posts extending from the housing adjacent to a top wheel. The blade tensioning device includes a shaft on which the top wheel is rotatably secured.