Choosing a JET Horizontal Metal Bandsaw for Your Shop
Choosing the right JET horizontal metal bandsaw comes down to cutting capacity, speed control, and how much volume your shop runs. Use the guide below to match each model to your work.
5"–6" JET Horizontal Metal Bandsaws
These compact saws handle light steel, aluminum, and tubing. They are a strong fit for small shops, maintenance departments, and anyone who needs a reliable bench-top metal cutting solution.
JET HVBS-56M 5" x 6" Horizontal/Vertical Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 5" x 6"
- Orientation: Horizontal/Vertical
- Speed control: Fixed
The entry-level choice for small shops needing a dependable dual-position saw at a low starting price.
JET HBS-56V 5" x 6" Variable Speed Horizontal/Vertical Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 5" x 6"
- Orientation: Horizontal/Vertical
- Speed control: Variable
Adds variable speed for shops cutting a mix of materials — aluminum, mild steel, and non-ferrous metals — without changing blades.
JET HBS-56S 5" × 6" Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 5" x 6"
- Orientation: Horizontal
- Speed control: Fixed
A horizontal-only 5x6 saw for shops that cut primarily round and flat stock in a dedicated layout.
JET HBS-56MVS 5" × 6" Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 5" x 6"
- Orientation: Horizontal
- Speed control: Variable
Variable speed horizontal bandsaw for cutting mixed materials without vertical capability.
JET J-3130 5" x 8" Dry Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 5" x 8"
- Orientation: Horizontal
- Speed control: Fixed
Steps up to 5x8 capacity for shops cutting wider stock without a coolant system.
JET J-3230 5" x 8" Wet Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 5" x 8"
- Orientation: Horizontal
- Speed control: Fixed
Built-in coolant system helps extend blade life during long cuts on harder metals.
7" x 12" JET Horizontal Metal Bandsaws
The HVBS-712 series covers a wide range of job shop cutting needs. Choose by speed control and whether you need the deluxe vise and downfeed system.
JET HVBS-712 7" x 12" Horizontal/Vertical Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 7" x 12"
- Orientation: Horizontal/Vertical
- Speed control: Fixed
- Downfeed: Gravity
The base 7x12 model for job shops that need reliable dual-position cutting at a straightforward price.
JET HVBS-712D 7" x 12" Deluxe Horizontal/Vertical Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 7" x 12"
- Orientation: Horizontal/Vertical
- Speed control: Fixed
- Downfeed: Hydraulic
Upgrades to a hydraulic downfeed for more controlled cuts on heavier stock.
JET HVBS-712V 7" x 12" Variable Speed Horizontal/Vertical Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 7" x 12"
- Orientation: Horizontal/Vertical
- Speed control: Variable
- Downfeed: Gravity
Variable speed lets shops match blade speed to different metals without changing blades.
JET HVBS-712DV 7" x 12" Variable Speed Deluxe Horizontal/Vertical Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 7" x 12"
- Orientation: Horizontal/Vertical
- Speed control: Variable
- Downfeed: Hydraulic
Top 7x12 model with variable speed and hydraulic downfeed for controlled heavy-duty cutting.
7"–8" JET Horizontal Metal Bandsaws
These models step up in frame size, cutting capacity, or specialty cutting orientation. Choose by capacity, geared head, or miter capability.
JET HBS-812G 8" x 12" Geared Head Horizontal/Vertical Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 8" x 12"
- Orientation: Horizontal/Vertical
- Drive: Geared head
A geared head drive for shops cutting harder metals and structural shapes that demand consistent blade torque.
JET HVBS-710S 7" × 10-1/2" Horizontal/Vertical Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 7" x 10-1/2"
- Orientation: Horizontal/Vertical
- Drive: Belt drive
A dual-position 7x10-1/2 saw for shops that need a mid-size floor saw with both horizontal and vertical capability.
JET HVBS-710G 7" × 10-1/2" Geared Head Horizontal/Vertical Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 7" x 10-1/2"
- Orientation: Horizontal/Vertical
- Drive: Geared head
Adds a geared head drive to the 7x10-1/2 frame for shops cutting harder or larger cross-section stock regularly.
JET HBS-814GH 8" x 14" Geared Head Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 8" x 14"
- Orientation: Horizontal
- Drive: Geared head
8x14 capacity with geared head for steady cutting of solid bar and structural shapes.
JET J-9180-3 7" Zip Miter Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 7" round
- Orientation: Miter
- Drive: Belt drive
A cold saw-style miter bandsaw for shops that need fast, accurate angle cuts on round and structural stock.
JET J-9225 8-3/4" Zip Miter Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 8-3/4" round
- Orientation: Miter
- Drive: Belt drive
Larger miter capacity for shops cutting bigger round and structural stock at angle without a dedicated cold saw.
Portable JET Horizontal Metal Bandsaws
These floor-standing portable saws bring horizontal metal cutting to job sites and shops where the work comes to the saw.
JET HVBS-8-DMW Portable Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 8" x 8"
- Orientation: Horizontal
- Speed control: Fixed
A portable saw for cutting steel in place — on job sites or in shops where fixed positioning is not practical.
JET HVBS-10-DMW Portable Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 10" x 10"
- Orientation: Horizontal
- Speed control: Fixed
Steps up to 10x10 capacity for portable cutting on larger structural stock and heavy beam sections.
9"–10" JET Horizontal Metal Bandsaws
These saws handle heavier cutting loads, wider stock, and longer production runs. Choose by capacity, variable speed, or cutting cycle type.
JET J-7015 8" x 13" Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 8" x 13"
- Cutting cycle: Manual
- Speed control: Fixed
A manual horizontal saw for shops cutting 8x13 stock that need a reliable saw without the cost of an automatic feed.
JET HBS-916 9" x 16" Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 9" x 16"
- Cutting cycle: Manual
- Speed control: Fixed
Steps up to 9x16 capacity for shops cutting plate, bar, and structural sections on a manual cycle.
JET HBS-916EVS 9" x 16" Variable Speed Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 9" x 16"
- Cutting cycle: Manual
- Speed control: Variable
9x16 frame with variable speed for cutting a wider range of metals and alloys.
JET J-7040 10" × 16" Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 10" x 16"
- Cutting cycle: Semi-automatic
- Speed control: Fixed
A 3-phase semi-automatic saw for shops running consistent production cuts on 10x16 stock.
JET J-7020 10" × 16" Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 10" x 16"
- Cutting cycle: Semi-automatic
- Speed control: Fixed
Single-phase 230V alternative to the J-7040 for shops needing 10x16 semi-automatic cutting on single-phase power.
10"–11" JET Horizontal Metal Bandsaws
These saws add variable speed, automatic feed, or mitering to 10-inch-class cutting. Choose by automation level and angle cutting capability.
JET HBS-1018 10" x 18" Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 10" x 18"
- Cutting cycle: Semi-automatic
- Speed control: Fixed
A wider 10x18 semi-automatic saw for shops cutting plate and wide flat stock on a fixed-speed cycle.
JET HBS-1018EVS 10" x 18" Variable Speed Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 10" x 18"
- Cutting cycle: Semi-automatic
- Speed control: Variable
10x18 frame with variable speed for cutting stainless, aluminum, and mild steel.
JET MBS-1014W 10" × 14" Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 10" x 14"
- Cutting cycle: Semi-automatic
- Speed control: Variable
A 10x14 variable speed saw built for continuous production work on medium cross-section stock.
JET MBS-1018 10" × 18" Dual Miter Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 10" x 18"
- Cutting cycle: Semi-automatic
- Speed control: Variable
Dual miter capability for shops that need to cut compound angles on 10x18 stock in production volume.
JET J-7020M 10" x 16" Horizontal Mitering Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 10" x 16"
- Cutting cycle: Semi-automatic
- Speed control: Fixed
A mitering 10x16 saw for shops that need angle cuts in a semi-automatic cycle without moving to a larger frame.
JET J-7040M and Heavy 10"–11" Horizontal Metal Bandsaws
One additional mitering model rounds out this capacity range before stepping into the large-format saws.
JET J-7040M 10" × 16" Horizontal Mitering Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 10" x 16"
- Cutting cycle: Semi-automatic
- Speed control: Fixed
Three-phase version of the J-7020M for shops on 3-phase power needing a mitering semi-automatic 10x16 saw.
12"–13" JET Horizontal Metal Bandsaws
JET's largest horizontal bandsaws built for high-volume cutting of heavy structural stock, wide plate, and large bar.
JET J-7060 12" x 20" Semi-Automatic Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 12" x 20"
- Cutting cycle: Semi-automatic
- Speed control: Fixed
3-phase 12x20 semi-automatic saw for heavy fabrication cutting wide and tall structural stock.
JET HBS-1220DC 12" x 20" Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 12" x 20"
- Cutting cycle: Automatic
- Speed control: Fixed
Steps up to a fully automatic cutting cycle for shops running unattended production cuts on 12x20 stock.
JET HBS-1321W 13" x 21" Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 13" x 21"
- Cutting cycle: Semi-automatic
- Speed control: Fixed
Largest fixed-speed semi-automatic saw in the lineup for shops cutting very wide structural stock and large-diameter bar.
JET HBS-1220MSA 12" x 20" Variable Speed Mitering Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 12" x 20"
- Cutting cycle: Semi-automatic
- Speed control: Variable
Mitering capability plus variable speed for large-format shops cutting angles on mixed materials in high volume.
JET HBS-1220MSAH 12" x 20" Variable Speed Mitering Metal Bandsaw with Hydraulic Vise
- Capacity: 12" x 20"
- Cutting cycle: Semi-automatic
- Speed control: Variable
Adds a hydraulic vise to the HBS-1220MSA for shops that need powered clamping on heavy or irregular stock.
JET MBS-1323EVS-H 13" × 32" Dual Miter Metal Bandsaw
- Capacity: 13" x 32"
- Cutting cycle: Semi-automatic
- Speed control: Variable
JET's largest horizontal bandsaw with dual miter capability on a 13x32 frame for heavy structural fabrication.
