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WEN 3939T 2 8 Amp 9 Inch Benchtop Band Saw
Last Updated: October 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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Total Reviews
452
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151
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Hair
62cuts, cutting, blade, pine, resawing
+79%
-21%
" ... I havn't cut anything much bigger than that yet, but am very pleased with the purchase thus far ... "
" ... As far as accuracy of cuts, the blade will wander, even with the fence, but the fence is very helpful. ... "
" ... It cuts nearly perfect thru hardwood at 4” thick with a a little bit of a wonder after that. ... "
" ... It's worth noting that these cuts were made with the stock blade that shipped with the saw. ... "
" ... The primary reason I purchased it was because of the excellent cutting capacity. ... I don't think any other saws (particularly at this price) offer greater or even equal cutting height. ... Despite these flaws, buying this saw was definitely worth it, even if it was only for the cutting capacity! ... "
" ... I had the saw out of the box and assembled and cutting wood in about 30 minutes. ... "
" ... I cut mesquite and oak blanks on this saw and get great results, even with the bade that came on it. ... "
" ... After additional 90 minutes to correct lower guide, using grinder and some patience to properly adjust upper guide I made perfect cuts. ... "
Price
51money, saw, bandsaw, value, price point
+96%
-4%
" ... All in all, I'd say this is a very good value for the money. ... Still, your next step up in quality and/or size is going to be at least 3x the cost. ... "
" ... You cannot beat this saw for the price! ... "
" ... I would buy it again, good price for a good product. ... "
" ... for a great price! ... "
" ... For the price you wont get any better. ... "
" ... Great bandsaw for the value ... "
" ... I would recommend this to anyone looking for a reasonably priced bandsaw. ... "
" ... I like it, especially at this price point. ... "
Build Quality
51aluminum, wen, fence, easy to assemble, blade
+69%
-31%
" ... As a hobbyist, the quality of the parts seems high enough for my needs, and putting the saw together out of the box was a breeze. ... "
" ... It is not heavy duty but sufficient for the home shop. ... "
" ... Dont expect not to do a little leg work getting the stand together before you can use it but its worth it lol ... "
" ... I like the fact that i bought this thinking well it is cheap and the parts might break but its ok cause im only using it once in a while. ... To me it feels so durable. ... "
" ... It would have been nice if the stand came with adjustable feet to assist with leveling. ... "
" ... *Quality components and craftsmanship. ... "
" ... I also appreciate the solid heavy-duty construction and "extra" features such as the bright worklight and the fence. ... "
" ... Which was a snap in-compared to say a grizzly or anything bigger and more heavy-duty . ... "
Band
39saw, wen, saws, table, blade
+79%
-21%
" ... All work flawless and this band saw is no exception. ... "
" ... I really enjoy using this band saw. ... "
" ... Works great also have a craftsman pro Series band saw. ... "
" ... first time I ever used a band saw and it works great . ... "
" ... I recommend giving this band saw a try! ... "
" ... This is basically your table top band saw on a stand. ... "
" ... Love this band saw. ... "
" ... For a small workshop owner, this band saw has come in very handy. ... "
Ease of Use
37easy to assemble, easy to set, easy to use, setup, fairly
+95%
-5%
" ... Very easy to assemble, motor is super quiet. ... "
" ... Being compact, the adjustments are going to need to be super precise. ... User friendly controls ... Beyond the switch, the knobs for making simple adjustments are very ergonomic and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy assembly and set up. ... "
" ... Was fairly easy to set up, and is easy to use. ... "
" ... It was easy to put together. ... Straightforward to tune and adjust. ... "
" ... didn't even look at the manual it was so easy. ... "
" ... Setup was quick and easy. ... "
" ... The instructions are very clear and it's very easy to set up right out of the box. ... They were super friendly and easy to work with. ... "
Setup
36instructions, easy to assemble, assembly, saw, easy
+92%
-8%
" ... This was a very simple saw to set up, basically just attaching the table and the fence. ... "
" ... Follow the instructions to set the guides for a cut and you won't be disappointed. ... Assembly was straight forward. ... "
" ... This was an easy saw to assemble. ... "
" ... Setup was straightforward and all the parts were in the box. ... Just followed the instructions and was ready to tune up the saw. ... "
" ... Everything was completely square, the fence worked great, it was pretty easy to assemble, the band’s install was perfect . ... "
" ... Then the guide would moved backward and forward of its own free will. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Directions were easy to follow so again assembly was a piece of cake. ... "
Fit
18blade, wheel, bolt, bandsaw, tension knob
+39%
-61%
" ... What I disliked was that the carriage bolts attaching the legs do not fit. ... "
" ... Also one of the bolts was not threaded properly. ... "
" ... The fence wobbles all the time so you’ll need a clamp on the backside just to keep it straight. ... "
" ... No power and it doesn’t stay aligned ... "
" ... Using 150 grit sand paper on a 1"x1" stick, I gently crowned both wheels using Keith's technique. ... consider breaking out some sand paper. ... "
" ... He had trouble getting the blade off and was never able to get a new one on, in part due to the top wheel wobbling so much. ... "
" ... It rubs on one place or another and never stays centered. ... The tension knob broke off! ... "
" ... When tightening the top side bearing, your Allen wrench leverage moves the head assembly out of position. ... "
Comfort
17tension, blade, wheel, upper wheel, fence
+35%
-65%
" ... One of the guide pieces then just fell out . ... "
" ... Something like you would use for a bandsaw box or really tight curves. ... Tight curves - dont buy this. ... "
" ... Adjusting the runners is NEAR IMPOSSIBLE. ... When tightening the top side bearing, your Allen wrench leverage moves the head assembly out of position. ... "
" ... Was hoping it would be better but it was just week and cheap feeling. ... "
" ... Worse of all the tension knob broke after a couple weeks. ... "
" ... It rubs on one place or another and never stays centered. ... The guide bushings for the upper wheel are terrible. ... The tension knob broke off! ... "
" ... Also, lower wheel was slightly out of alignment and had to be adjusted. ... "
" ... Back off all rollers, adjust the band tension and get it centered on the upper wheel then move all the rollers in until they just about touch the band. ... "
Size
16saw, projects, shop, resaw, miter
+94%
-6%
" ... Perfect size for my small shop and needs. ... "
" ... The bulk of the tool is together. ... "
" ... Excellent FOR SMALL JOB ... "
" ... Overall, the saw has been reliable for small projects. ... "
" ... I like that it has the ability to cut large and small projects. ... "
" ... Decent power for the size. ... "
" ... It's hard to find a small saw with 6" resaw capability, especially one that is affordable. ... "
" ... It is very compact. ... "
Product Reliability
14saw, tensioning, junk, bandsaw, week
+43%
-57%
" ... This made re-tensioning a nightmare of trial and error. ... "
" ... this thing is a piece of junk. ... "
" ... I have used it moderately, running it maybe 30 hours in 10 months. ... "
" ... On average, I would need a saw for 2-3 minutes of running time per week. ... "
" ... Worse of all the tension knob broke after a couple weeks. ... "
" ... El Cheapo Junk. ... "
" ... I messed with it for HOURS and nothing worked. ... "
Features
14features, bandsaw, work light, saw, fence
+93%
-7%
" ... Nice to have a light. ... "
" ... I also appreciate the solid heavy-duty construction and "extra" features such as the bright worklight and the fence. ... "
" ... The light is great too. ... "
" ... Like the fence and light included. ... "
" ... I did not go into all the features of this bandsaw but let me state that for the money, I don't think you can find a better quality band saw at this price point or perhaps even the next step up. ... "
" ... I like the light on it. ... "
" ... This Wen is a light, reasonably priced, smaller version of the same basic tool. ... "
" ... Light is cool. ... "
Cleaning
11clean, port, dust ports, dust collection, cut
+45%
-55%
" ... My only complaint is the dust port collection. ... It has multiple size options and none of my hoses fit that I use on other tool dust ports. ... "
" ... I cleaned out everything with compressed air believing it may have become clogged with dust. ... "
" ... My only complaint is the multi size dust collection port doesnt have a size that fits my system. ... "
" ... Use dust collection, or you’ll be in for a headache! ... "
" ... There is no way to re-seat the bearing cover which leaves the bearings exposed to every piece of dust and debris created during cutting. ... "
Overall performance
9job, speeds, saw, inch, done
+100%
" ... It basically works fine, and runs quietly. ... "
" ... Whoever designed this machine, did an excellent job. ... "
" ... I was able to scroll through a 3 inch block fir without slowing down the motor on it's highest speed. ... "
" ... Glad I got this model with the stand, light, and slower speed. ... "
" ... It has performed flawlessly. ... "
" ... It did the job. ... "
" ... Don't be fooled, you get what you pay for, and that is a lower quality tool, but one that can get the job done. ... "
" ... Its a bandsaw so don't expect a perfect finish when your done resewing but it does the job, if you don't have a table saw. ... "
For Running
8runs, wen, true, saw, needed
+75%
-25%
" ... Had it up and running within 30 mins ... "
" ... I must say that the Wen cost less and runs very well. ... "
" ... I dont know if Wen actually spec'd better parts or what, but this saw is actually pretty good and runs true and has decent power for the price point. ... "
" ... Mine ran true out of the box, and after releasing the tension between use and the retightening it runs true with no adjustment needed. ... "
" ... But if you throw a 1/2 in blade on there and youll have it centered and running great in just a few minutes. ... "
Returns
8sent, saw, returning, returned, return
-100%
" ... I would have sent it back but didn't' seem to be any benchtop saw much better, you get what you pay for! ... "
" ... Had Delta previously and going back. ... "
" ... I returned it and received another from Amazon that could be assembled properly. ... "
" ... Thankfully Amazon does allow refunds, because this thing was not usable. ... "
" ... I want to return it and nothing is posted for a return. ... "
" ... Returning this saw. ... "
" ... Sent it back and bought a rikon instead and totally satisfied. ... "
" ... Returning it today ... "
Delivery
7box, arrived, wen, styrofoam, received
+86%
-14%
" ... Thank you for your fast responce and delivery, he got it the day of his Birthday. ... "
" ... came shipped with styrofoam packing ... "
" ... Pretty well dialed in out of the box. ... "
" ... Package arrived on time and packaged well! ... "
" ... It arrived when expected with no damage to the package. ... "
Device Stand
6bolts, little, top, table, saw
+50%
-50%
" ... The downside is that access to the nuts, bolts, screws, etc. ... "
" ... Also one of the bolts was not threaded properly. ... "
Marketplace
6wen, worked, thanks, see, reviews
+83%
-17%
" ... See the attached photos. ... "
" ... Thanks again Wen! ... "
" ... I normally do not write product reviews but insisted that this needs to be reviewed as I’m astonished with the purchase. ... "
" ... I have bought quite a few WEN products on Amazon. ... "
" ... It has worked as advertised. ... "
Storage
6saw, capacity, saws, resaw, parts
+67%
-33%
" ... It holds true to the specs. ... "
" ... I used it the other day to re-saw 2 1/4" X 6" tall Walnut for a table I'm working on and it handled that no problem. ... "
" ... Lots of work space for a band saw this size. ... "
" ... resaw capacity big enough for anything the average woodworker could throw at it, great power and size. ... "
Accuracy
5tracking, easy to use
+100%
" ... Very quiet and accurate . ... "
" ... The fence is nice and tall and the ruler on the side is dead accurate ... "
" ... Tracking is pretty quick. ... "
" ... Tracking needed to be adjusted and the saw is very sensitive to adjustment. ... "
For Kids
4wooden, used, toys, make, law
+100%
" ... Used out on redwood to cut a nice curve on top of side boards for planter boxes and making some kids wooden toys so far. ... "
" ... Husband loves it ... "
" ... I gave these as gifts both my son and son-in-law seem to like them haven't heard an complaints. ... "
" ... my husband used this a lot to make some nice wooden projects for our great grandchildren. ... "
Sound Quality
4noise, sound
+50%
-50%
" ... I have noticed noises that weren't there before and made adjustments as necessary. ... "
" ... It makes a rubbing noise like the bearings aren’t greased. ... "
Design
4saw, price, look, light, get
+100%
" ... Will look into WEN now! ... "
" ... the design and accuracy for its low-price is excellent. ... "
" ... When you get this out of the box, you'll get your first glimpse into the thought that went into the design. ... "
" ... Super value for a slick saw! ... "
As Gift
3son, loves, law, gift, bought
+100%
" ... It was a gift to my Son-In-Law he loves it. ... "
" ... Bought this for my husband for Christmas and he loves it ... "
" ... I received this as a Christmas gift. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 8 meters