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JET Vertical Metal Bandsaws

JET vertical metal bandsaws handle contour cutting, freehand curves, and straight cutting on metal and wood in the same machine.

Choose your JET Vertical Metal Bandsaw

  • 14" Metal/Wood models — Best compact choice for shops cutting both metal and wood on one saw.
  • 18" Metal/Wood model — Best mid-size upgrade for wider cutting capacity on dual materials.
  • DC Series models — Best for dedicated metal cutting with variable speed and a built-for-metal frame.
  • 36" production model — Best large-format choice for heavy industrial cutting capacity.

We also carry JET Vertical Metal Bandsaw Blades and JET Metal Bandsaw Accessories to support your saw. We also carry JET Horizontal Metal Bandsaws if you need a gravity-feed cutoff saw instead.

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    JET JET J-8203K 14" Metal/Wood Vertical Bandsaw
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    JET JET J-8201K 14" Metal/Wood Vertical Bandsaw
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    JET JET J-8201VS 14" Variable Speed Metal/Wood Vertical Bandsaw
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    JET JET VBS-18MWEVS 18" Metal/Wood Vertical Bandsaw
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    JET JET VBS-1207VS-DC 12" Vertical Metal Bandsaw
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    JET JET VBS-1813VS-DC 18" Vertical Metal Bandsaw
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    JET JET VBS-2012VS-DC 20" Vertical Metal Bandsaw
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    JET JET VBS-3612 36" Vertical Metal Bandsaw
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Choosing a JET Vertical Metal Bandsaw for Your Shop

Choosing the right JET vertical metal bandsaw comes down to throat capacity, material type, and how much speed control your cutting requires. Use the guide below to match each model to your work.

14" Metal/Wood JET Vertical Metal Bandsaws

These dual-material saws handle both metal and wood cutting in a 14-inch throat. They are a strong fit for small shops and maintenance departments that need one saw for multiple materials.

JET J-8203K 14" Metal/Wood Vertical Bandsaw

  • Throat: 14"
  • Material: Metal/Wood
  • Speed control: Fixed

Entry-level 14" dual-material saw for basic metal and wood cutting in small shops.

JET J-8201K 14" Metal/Wood Vertical Bandsaw

  • Throat: 14"
  • Material: Metal/Wood
  • Speed control: Fixed

Second 14" fixed-speed dual-material option—see PDP for J-8203K vs J-8201K differences.

JET J-8201VS 14" Variable Speed Metal/Wood Vertical Bandsaw

  • Throat: 14"
  • Material: Metal/Wood
  • Speed control: Variable

Variable speed for cutting metal and wood—dial in blade speed without changing blades.


18" Metal/Wood and DC Series JET Vertical Metal Bandsaws

These saws step up in throat size and cutting capability. The VBS-18MWEVS handles both metal and wood. The DC Series saws are built for dedicated metal cutting with variable speed control and a metal-focused frame.

JET VBS-18MWEVS 18" Metal/Wood Vertical Bandsaw

  • Throat: 18"
  • Material: Metal/Wood
  • Speed control: Variable

18" dual-material variable-speed saw for metal and wood with increased throat capacity over 14".

JET VBS-1207VS-DC 12" Vertical Metal Bandsaw

  • Throat: 12"
  • Material: Metal
  • Speed control: Variable

Compact DC Series variable-speed metal vertical saw for cutting steel and non-ferrous stock.

JET VBS-1813VS-DC 18" Vertical Metal Bandsaw

  • Throat: 18"
  • Material: Metal
  • Speed control: Variable

18" throat for more cutting room on plate, bar, and structural sections.

JET VBS-2012VS-DC 20" Vertical Metal Bandsaw

  • Throat: 20"
  • Material: Metal
  • Speed control: Variable

Largest DC Series saw with 20" throat capacity for cutting wide plate and large-diameter stock.


36" JET Vertical Metal Bandsaw

JET’s largest vertical bandsaw for industrial shops needing maximum throat capacity and heavy-duty production cutting.

JET VBS-3612 36" Vertical Metal Bandsaw

  • Throat: 36"
  • Material: Metal
  • Speed control: Variable

A 36" throat industrial saw for heavy fabrication and production shops that need maximum cutting capacity on large metal stock.


JET Vertical Metal Bandsaws FAQs

What is a vertical metal bandsaw used for?

A vertical metal bandsaw runs a continuous blade in a fixed vertical position. You guide the material through the blade to make contour cuts, curves, and straight cuts. It is the right tool when you need to cut shapes or profiles in metal — as opposed to a horizontal bandsaw, which cuts stock to length automatically.

What is the difference between a Metal/Wood model and a DC Series model?

Metal/Wood models like the J-8201K and JET VBS-18MWEVS are designed to cut both materials and can accept wood-cutting blades. DC Series models like the JET VBS-1207VS-DC, JET VBS-1813VS-DC, and JET VBS-2012VS-DC are built specifically for metal cutting with a metal-optimized frame and variable speed drive.

What blades and accessories are available for JET vertical metal bandsaws?

We carry JET Vertical Metal Bandsaw Blades sized for specific JET models, and JET Metal Bandsaw Accessories to support your setup.

How does a vertical metal bandsaw differ from a horizontal metal bandsaw?

A horizontal bandsaw lowers the blade through stationary stock to cut material to length — the work stays still. A vertical bandsaw holds the blade fixed while you guide the material, which lets you cut curves and contour shapes. If you need a cutoff saw, see JET Horizontal Metal Bandsaws.