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This product has received mixed reviews, with some customers being satisfied with its quality and performance, while others have experienced difficulty with the saw vibrating and the blade not coming co-planar. Additionally, some customers have experienced issues with the motor and the guide block. Despite these issues, many customers have found the saw to be well made and great value.
Shop Fox W1878 9" Benchtop Bandsaw A small footprint and top handle make moving around your workspace easier. The Shop Fox W1878 9" Benchtop Bandsaw has a combination of features including an efficient 1/3 HP motor, LED work light, deluxe extruded aluminum fence, and a rack-and-pinion table tilt system. The blade guard is also rack-and-…
Shop Fox W1878 9" Benchtop Bandsaw A small footprint and top handle make moving around your workspace easier. The Shop Fox W1878 9" Benchtop Bandsaw has a combination of features including an efficient 1/3 HP motor, LED work light, deluxe extruded aluminum fence, and a rack-and-pinion table tilt system. The blade guard is also rack-and-pinion making adjustment an easy one-handed operation. The quality design and construction of this bandsaw assures easy, accurate woodworking cuts including fine detailed cuts without the vibration found in other benchtop models. Accepting 62-inch blades 1/8" to 3/8" wide, this benchtop bandsaw can cut wood pieces up to 3-5/8" thick. The blade guides are dual ball bearing and the wheels are adjustable for quick alignment and coplanarity. And, with this saw weighing less than 50 pounds, you can also effortlessly move it between your home, shop or job site. Like all Shop Fox bandsaws, the W1878 comes with a 2-year warranty which covers parts and assures the unit is free from factory defects. The W1878 manual was written by our U.S. based Technical Documentation Department and is packed with useful information. The complete and easy-to-read manual makes it easier to assemble and maintain your saw. The Shop Fox Customer Service and Technical Support Teams are U.S. based. Parts and accessories for the bandsaw may be available online and shipped from the Woodstock parts warehouse in Springfield, MO. Made in an ISO 9001 factory SPECIFICATIONS: Motor: 1/3 HP, 120V, single-phase, 2.8A Max. cutting width left of blade: 8-7/8" Max. cutting height (resaw capacity): 3-5/8" Blade guides: Ball-bearing upper and lower Table size: 12" x 12" Table tilt: 0-45 Blade size: 61-13/16"-62-3/16" (1/8"-3/8" wide) Blade speed: 2460 FPM Dust port: 2" Footprint: 8-1/2" x 15-1/2" Overall dimensions: 21" W x 17" D x 29-1/2" H Approximate shipping weight: 49 lbs. FEATURES: Two-year warranty!! Adjustable wheels for alignment/coplanarity Rack-and-pinion table tilt Ball-bearing blade guides Extruded aluminum rip fence with camlock handle 2" Dust port Lower wheel brush to prevent build-up of dust/pitch on wheel LED work light Carrying handle for easy portability
Review summary
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This product has received mixed reviews, with some customers being satisfied with its quality and performance, while others have experienced difficulty with the saw vibrating and the blade not coming co-planar. Additionally, some customers have experienced issues with the motor and the guide block. Despite these issues, many customers have found the saw to be well made and great value.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Smooth cutting
- Good for detailed work
- Handles larger materials
- Well made
Cons
- Vibration issue
- Cheap plastic guide block
- Difficult to dial out vibration
- Motor burns up quickly
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Shop Fox W1878 9" Benchtop Bandsaw A small footprint and top handle make moving around your workspace easier. The Shop Fox W1878 9" Benchtop Bandsaw has a combination of features including an efficient 1/3 HP motor, LED work light, deluxe extruded aluminum fence, and a rack-and-pinion table tilt system. The blade guard is also rack-and-pinion making adjustment an easy one-handed operation. The quality design and construction of this bandsaw assures easy, accurate woodworking cuts including fine detailed cuts without the vibration found in other benchtop models. Accepting 62-inch blades 1/8" to 3/8" wide, this benchtop bandsaw can cut wood pieces up to 3-5/8" thick. The blade guides are dual ball bearing and the wheels are adjustable for quick alignment and coplanarity. And, with this saw weighing less than 50 pounds, you can also effortlessly move it between your home, shop or job site. Like all Shop Fox bandsaws, the W1878 comes with a 2-year warranty which covers parts and assures the unit is free from factory defects. The W1878 manual was written by our U.S. based Technical Documentation Department and is packed with useful information. The complete and easy-to-read manual makes it easier to assemble and maintain your saw. The Shop Fox Customer Service and Technical Support Teams are U.S. based. Parts and accessories for the bandsaw may be available online and shipped from the Woodstock parts warehouse in Springfield, MO. Made in an ISO 9001 factory SPECIFICATIONS: Motor: 1/3 HP, 120V, single-phase, 2.8A Max. cutting width left of blade: 8-7/8" Max. cutting height (resaw capacity): 3-5/8" Blade guides: Ball-bearing upper and lower Table size: 12" x 12" Table tilt: 0-45 Blade size: 61-13/16"-62-3/16" (1/8"-3/8" wide) Blade speed: 2460 FPM Dust port: 2" Footprint: 8-1/2" x 15-1/2" Overall dimensions: 21" W x 17" D x 29-1/2" H Approximate shipping weight: 49 lbs. FEATURES: Two-year warranty!! Adjustable wheels for alignment/coplanarity Rack-and-pinion table tilt Ball-bearing blade guides Extruded aluminum rip fence with camlock handle 2" Dust port Lower wheel brush to prevent build-up of dust/pitch on wheel LED work light Carrying handle for easy portability
Specifications
| Table Tilt | 0-45 degrees |
| Power | 1/3 HP, 120V, single-phase, 2.8A |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Speed | 2460 FPM |
| Weight | 49 lbs. |
| Blade Size | 61-13/16"-62-3/16" |
| Type of Saw | Benchtop Bandsaw |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Brand | Shop Fox |
| Warranty | Two-year warranty |
| Material compatibility | Wood |
| Table Size | 12" x 12" |
| Dust Collection | 2" Dust port |
| Cutting Capacity | 3-5/8" |