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Genesis GBS900 9-Inch Band Saw Review

Genesis GBS900 9-Inch Band Saw Review

Versatile, Smooth Performance
Genesis GBS900 9-Inch Band Saw Review

Product Name: Genesis GBS900 9-Inch Band Saw

Product Description: Genesis Band Saw

Price: $$$

Currency: US

Availability: InStock

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  • 8.7/10
    Rating - 8.7/10
8.7/10

Summary

The Genesis GBS900 9-Inch Band Saw is not a tool for professional technical use. It cannot bear the trough handling of difficult jobsite conditions. However, for regular woodcutting tasks or DIY projects, the tool delivers optimum performance. Unlike many other models and even the expensive bands, this saw is quieter and offer smooth and quick cuts.

Genesis is comparatively new yet a reliable brand for electronic tools. Although not much has been produced for professional or industrial use, Genesis has still managed to launch electrical items for everyday users or light to medium duty applications.

The Genesis GBS900 9-Inch Band Saw is a good quality band saw form this brand. It has been designed to suit a variety of medium duty jobs. It is a durable and long lasting tool, needing lesser repair and maintenance. Further specifications are discussed in detail as below.

Versatile tool for diverse applications

The Genesis 9-Inch Band Saw is a versatile bench top tool. It’s material and internal mechanism makes it fit to handle the rip cuts, curved cuts and crossed cuts in any kind of lumbar. For the woodworking tasks or DIT projects, this can be safely used.

This saw uses blades 59 ¼ inches or 59 ½ blades of any kind of width. It has a maximum cutting depth of 2 1/8 inches, and a maximum cutting width of 9 inches. With a no-load speed of 2736 SFPM, it makes it an increasingly versatile tool.

Quieter, smoother performance

This Genesis Band saw has been invested with a 2.2 AMP induction motor. This drives power for all the cutting applications, yet is a quiet device. For its lesser noise and smooth performance, it appeals to many users. The accompanying cast aluminum table can tilt up to 45 degrees.

The built-in dust port prevents the accumulation of dust and results in convenient cleaning. It comes with a miter gauge, Allen wrenches and a rip fence.  It comes with 2-year manufacturer warranty to assure after sales services.

Specs and features

  • Item Weight: 35 lbs.
  • Product Dimensions: 30 x 17.7 x 11.5 inches
  • Size: 9-Inch
  • Color: Grey
  • Power Source: corded-electric
  • Rated Voltage: 120V AC, 60Hz
  • No Load Speed: 2,736 SFPM
  • Blade Size: 59-1/2” x 1/4” – 6 TPI
  • Max Cutting Depth: 3-1/8” (80mm)
  • Max Cutting Width: 9” (230mm)
  • Included Components: stand
  • Warranty Description: 2 Years Limited Warranty

Pros

  • 2-Amp Induction Motor for Quieter and more Smooth Performance
  • Rack and Pinion Table Adjustment
  • Cast Aluminum table can Tilt up to 45 Degree
  • Built-In Dust port
  • Economical for users on budget
  • Comes with Miter Gauge, Rip Fence and Allen wrenches

Cons

  • Not for professional or complicated applications

Verdict

The Genesis GBS900 9-Inch Band Saw is not a tool for professional technical use. It cannot bear the trough handling of difficult jobsite conditions. However, for regular woodcutting tasks or DIY projects, the tool delivers optimum performance. Unlike many other models and even the expensive bands, this saw is quieter and offer smooth and quick cuts.

It is an economical choice for the users on budget. People who are still learning or are on some technical or vocational training course can use this product to enhance their skills. It requires a little post purchase assembly, which should be done carefully. It is a good quality band saw and we surely recommend it for purchase.