what does the the dimension 12" mean when referring to a band saw?

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2006-06-27 02:40:54 · 6 answers · asked by lockwasher 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)

12 In. resaw capacity

2006-06-27 02:44:08 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The size of the opening that actually does the cutting . A 12" band saw will cut items up to 12" wide

2006-06-27 03:37:30 · answer #2 · answered by jim d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

12"

2006-07-03 14:05:52 · answer #3 · answered by roy_alice_mills 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That is the "mouth" size, meaning 12" material can be cut on it.

2006-06-27 02:43:02 · answer #4 · answered by laszlomann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The diameter of the blade

2006-06-27 02:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by jayhawk1124 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I would think it was the blade length, not width.

2006-06-27 02:42:41 · answer #6 · answered by Migity696 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋