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

This WEN 9-inch benchtop bandsaw is better than I was expecting. For such a small saw, it easily handles curved cuts in 2" hardwood without any strain. Cuts are clean with the included 1/4" blade, with no burning. Setup was simple - the blade was pre-installed on the saw, with correct tension and centering. The aluminum table required no adjustment - just attach the tilt mechanism and the angle pointer. All in all, I'm very happy with this bandsaw. Like most WEN products, it delivers sufficient performance at a reasonable cost.

For a compact benchtop band saw, this one really delivers more than I expected—especially at this price point. It’s a great option for small workshops, DIY projects, or anyone getting into woodworking without investing in a full-size machine. Assembly was pretty straightforward, and once set up, it runs smoothly with minimal vibration. The size is perfect for a workbench, and it doesn’t take up a ton of space. Despite being compact, it has enough power to handle light to medium cuts without struggling. It does best with smaller stock and detail work. With the right blade and proper setup, you can get clean, accurate cuts. Like most tools in this range, a little fine-tuning (blade alignment, tension, etc.) goes a long way in improving performance. Pros: • Great value for the price • Compact size—perfect for small workshops • Smooth operation with minimal vibration • Good for light to medium woodworking tasks • Easy to assemble and set up • Ideal for beginners and hobbyists Cons: • Not powerful enough for heavy-duty or thick hardwoods • Stock blade may need upgrading for best results • Fence and adjustments can require fine-tuning • Smaller cutting capacity compared to full-size models Overall: This is a solid entry-level band saw that punches above its weight. It’s perfect for hobbyists, DIYers, or anyone with limited space who still wants a reliable tool. With a little setup and possibly a blade upgrade, it performs really well for everyday woodworking tasks.

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.

This is the first bandsaw I've ever owned and was looking for an affordable option to try one out and develop my skills. Right out of the box, it's ready to go. The table surface was a little scratchy, not sure if that was intentional. It took a little finesse to get it level and square to the blade. The black paint on the sides of the miter gauge slots flaked off immediately but that's cosmetic and not a dealbreaker for me at this price. My first cut was smooth and easy, and it's much quieter than I expected (compared to a miter saw/table saw). The 2-1/2" dust collection port is super tight (which is odd, since my WEN belt/disc sander combo port is just fine), but I just used a file to taper it a little to make the connection easier. I used it to cut some maple, walnut and cherry on edge (3-1/4" tall) and it was slow going but I took my time and it did the job. Cutting curves on 1" thickness was extremely easy. It's not too heavy, so it's easy for me to lift onto my workbench when it's time to use it, and put it away when I don't. All in all, a good buy for the price, and a very decent band saw to learn on!

Similar to other 9" bandsaws. I won't be pushing it beyond it's limits...no resawing 3 1/2 inch hardwoods, for instance. The manual is clear but misses a few finer points of setup process. And it does need to be set up! But once it is dialed in, it works like a charm. Rips or crosscuts 3/4 inch Cherry or Walnut with ease. I have managed to rip strips consistently as narrow as 1/4" or less. It's a solid, basic, somewhat unrefined design. The guide rollers are finicky, there is no tension release lever, the clamp-on fence has limited usefulness and is a pain to square up to the blade, and the miter guide fits loosely in the (1/2 inch, not 3/4!) slot, making it impossible to cut accurate 90 degree crosscuts. It may sound like I'm complaining. But I'm not. Once you set it up properly, as long as you don't expect too much of it, it cuts like a dream. The keys to success include setting the guide rollers very carefully, centering the blade on the wheels, and tensioning the blade (a bit looser than you might imagine. Look up Alex Snodgrass's videos for an excellent walkthrough. The other thing it to get a small, high quality machinist square or 6" combination square, to adjust the limit screw on the table so that the blade is absolutely perpendicular to the table when in the un-tilted position. This is harder than it needs to be, as the bolt is secured to the frame by two 10mm nuts. One nut cinches down to the top of the lower wheel's cover, and the other is inside the lower wheel cover behind the wheel, pushing upward. In order to lower the height of the bolt, you have to first loosen the nut on top of the wheel cover, then turn the bolt while reaching into the lower wheel with a finger to keep the lower nut from spinning. Then, you have to continue to hold it in place while tightening the upper nut. Then put the table back to horizontal and check level again and repeat if it's not level. The other head-scratching issue is the non-standard vacuum hose port. Very hard to find the correct solution to hook it to a 1 7/8 inch vacuum hose end. The solution that I finally found (and it works great!!) is to buy a $12 "ID 1.75" to 2.5" Silicone Reducer Coupler Hose" here on Amazon. These are found in the automotive department and there are several manufacturers. Once I discovered this solution, it's smooth sailing! Keeping sawdust out of the lower wheel section, where it can get imbedded in the rubber tire and mess up the blade tracking, it important. Running the saw without a shop vac is asking for trouble down the road.

Easy to assemble. Easy to relocate. Definitely easy to use for a first-timer! The blade cuts smooth as butter. The guide is a nice bonus. I am new to using a band saw and I found it easier to go freehand. The cuts are smooth and it's easy to glide the material across the plate. There is just a 9" space between the base and the blade. Not intended for huge projects but perfect for smaller ones. There's plenty of uses for this machine. I definitely recommend getting the dust bag. For obvious reasons, it's messy. Definitely a great purchase for my craft projects and some home redecorating.

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.

I'm a lifelong woodworker. Unfortunately, I've never had a dedicated woodshop, so my lifelong hobby has had to endure benchtop tools on mobile bases in my garage. Most of my tools were from Delta, which is no longer around. And after 25+ years of service, my Delta tools are failing and need to be replaced. I've been replacing them with products from WEN, with mixed results. Mostly, they're good. But there are some stupid things that drive me nuts. Ergo, why I deducted two stars for this review. Any woodworker with a kernel of experience knows how important it is to "square" the tool. A table saw needs to make a 90-degree cut. A 90.1-degree cut results in a terrible outcome if you are doing something that requires precision. All woodworking equipment I'm familiar with has an adjustment to use to "zero the measurement." On this WEN bandsaw, it is the absolute worst and most frustrating I have ever experienced. To zero the worktable, there is a screw in the chassis. Loosening the screw increases the angle of the worktable relative to zero, tightening the screw decreases it. It's a common system. The receiving hole in the chassis should be machined to accept the screw threads, with a locking nut to secure it. In the case of this product, the hole in the chassis is a pass-through. No threads for the screw. There is a nut on the top of the chassis wall, and a nut underneath it. You can't put a wrench on the one on the underside of the chassis, because the lower wheel blocks it. So you have to try to hold the nut steady in the lower wheel chassis with the tips of your fingers on one hand, and manipulate the screw and nut on the outside of the lower wheel chassis to make the adjustments required to the zero stop. It's a nightmare. It took me over an hour to adjust the worktable to zero within 0.1 degrees. It should be a 5-minute exercise. And I'm not confident that the "zero" will hold. There aren't any locking washers, and I suspect that the tool's vibration will compromise the tightness of the opposing nuts and the zero. I know I'll be tinkering with this the entire time I have this tool in service. This is a super simple thing, and I hope the WEN product managers look at the reviews of their products. Other than this very frustrating thing (for me), the band saw is of good quality, and I'm satisfied with its initial use. If the WEN product managers could weed out these stupid oversights (I have other "stupid" complaints with other WEN tools) I'd have nothing but WEN for my woodshop. But these nagging frustrations keep me shopping around every time I need to make another purchase.

After watching many videos on small bandsaws, this one ticked all the boxes. A tad more expensive than some others in the same category. The feature that sold me was the bearings at the blade guides. Made for hobby use for sure, light and easy to move around. It will do most things the home woodworker will be faced with. Ordered extra blades to be ready for the inevitable broken blade on a weekend. Stuff happens.

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Es una gran relación calidad-precio, desquita cada peso que pagas, lo malo es que no trae instructivo en español, pero bueno fuera de eso es una gran sierra con buena potencia y poco ruidosa, trabaja muy bien, he cortado polines de 7 cm de espesor y sin problema, obvio no es para trabajo muy rudo, hay que irle dando su tiempo para que vaya haciendo el corte, pero definitivamente lo hace.

It is good for light work only

This is a great piece of equipment for your garage because it works well and doesn't take up much space. Seems to be of excellent quality and is very simple to set up.