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Unlock unmatched cutting versatility in your workshop. The ShopSmith 11" Bandsaw tackles everything from intricate scrollwork to heavy resawing and non-ferrous metal cutting. Handling stock up to 6" thick, it delivers speed, capacity, and straight-line or curved precision that standard table saws simply cannot match.
Key Capabilities & Applications
Tight Curves & Intricate Scrolling: Easily cut complex shapes and flowing curves in wood, plastic, and non-ferrous metals using blades from 1/8" to 5/8" wide.
Resawing Stock: Slice boards up to 6" wide on edge to create custom thin stock, book-matched panels, and veneer.
Resaw & Cut Thick Lumber: Effortlessly cut through thick hardwoods up to 6" deep for sculptured project parts and heavy construction.
Compound 3D Shaping: Cut matching contours on adjacent faces to produce curved cabriole legs, handles, and sculptural forms.
Stack & Pad Sanding/Cutting: Secure multiple layers of stock with double-sided tape to cut up to 6" of identical parts simultaneously.
Multi-Material Cutting: Safely slice through plastics, rubber, and non-ferrous metals up to 1/4" thick.
Engineered for Accuracy & Efficiency
- Exclusive Unlimited Cut-Off Width: Reversible blade guides twist the blade 30° relative to the frame, granting unlimited length capacity for stock up to 3-7/8" wide.
- Generous Precision Support Table (13-1/2" x 15-1/2"): Tilts 5° left to 45° right with a positive auto-stop at 0°. The integrated T-Slot ensures smooth, wobble-free operation.
- Effortless Tensioning & Tracking: Set accurate blade tension without removing the safety cover using the built-in visual gauge scale. Features automatic blade tracking for simple setup.
- Expandable Tooling System: Compatible with dedicated accessories including a rip fence, table extension, circle cutter, Cool Blocks, and specialty blades.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | DETAILS |
Max Depth of Cut | up to 6" |
Cut-Off Capacity | 10-1/2" Standard | Virtually unlimited with blade guides rotated/offset to 30° and stock under 3-7/8" wide |
Table Size & Tilt | 13-1/2" x 15-1/2" Tilts 5° left to 45° right with a positive auto-stop at 0° |
Blade Width Range | from 1/8" to 5/8" wide |
Operating Speed | 700 – 1,050 RPM (recommended) |
Bearings & Weight | Sealed bearings (Ball/Roller/Needle) | 45 lbs shipping weight |
System Compatibility | Powered via MARK system or Power Station (Power Coupler required) |
Package Includes: ShopSmith 11" Bandsaw, 1/4" Combination Blade (Model 555419), and Instruction Manual.