Everything you need to know about the DPB181 Makita Band Saw
Bandsaws have been around since the 19th century. Back then, they were huge technical feats, but they weren’t very useful. The blade bent and quickly stopped being useful.
As the 1800s went on, technology improved so that saw blades could turn around the wheels of the saw without breaking and still be strong enough to cut the materials needed, which were usually wood.
A few years later, bandsaws are common tools in woodworkers shops all over the world. And more and more of us are using movable, hand-held bandsaws to cut metal, especially in awkward places where we can’t move the metal to the saw and have to cut it where it is.
In this Safatco guide, we’ll tell you about the features and perks of a new Makita bandsaw. The DPB181Z Cordless Mini Band Saw is what you need.
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All about the Makita DPB181
Which bandsaw should I buy?
Here’s what you need to know about it, according to the official Makita specs sheet:
- Blade speed: 3.2 m/s
- Blade length: 835mm
- Blade width: 13 mm
- Blade thickness: 0.5 mm
- Capacity of round pipe: 64mm
- Capacity: box section: 64 x 64mm
Keep in mind, though, that this is all possible because this bandsaw is portable, which is its best feature.
We all know that Makita has one of the largest selections of 18-volt lithium-ion professional tools on the UK market, so if you already bring Makita tools to work every day, you probably have an extra 18-volt battery lying around. In that case, you just need to charge it and put it in. As a “D” type, it can use either 3Ah or 4Ah Makita 18V batteries.
So, you can take the bandsaw to the pipe or box part that needs to be cut, even if there isn’t an electrical outlet nearby.
The quick blade tension/release button makes it very easy to change the blade. You can choose between two blades, one with 18 teeth per inch and the other with 14 teeth per inch.
The saw can cut up to 64mm, but this can be changed if you need to work close to walls or ceilings. Just use the provided, on-board-stored Allen key to loosen the nuts and move the stopper plate as needed.
Your desk is also lit up by an LED light, which makes it safe and easy to work in dimly lit areas.
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Another key benefit of the DPB181Z is its ergonomics
As we’ve come to expect from Makita’s professional power tools, the front and back handles have that soft grip, non-slip rubber surface that makes it easy to hold. The trigger and lock-on switch are on the back grip, which is easy to use with gloves on.
And once you put the 18-volt battery in, the machine is very carefully adjusted. This helps you in two different ways. First of all, it’s easy to handle because it’s not heavier in the front or back. The second thing is that the saw’s natural balance helps it stay flat. All of this helps keep your hands, wrists, and arms from getting sore, even when you’re working above shoulder height.
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Why buy a mini cordless band saw?
As we’ve come to expect from Makita’s professional power tools, the front and back handles have a soft-grip, non-slip rubber surface that makes them easy to hold. The lock-on switch and trigger are on the back grip, which makes it easy to use even with gloves on.
When the 18-volt battery is put in, the machine is properly set up. This will help you in two ways. First of all, it’s easy to handle because neither the front nor the back is bigger than the middle. The saw’s natural balance helps it stay flat, which is the second thing. All of this keeps your hands, wrists, and arms from getting sore, even when you’re working above shoulder height.
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