Home > Products > Tools > Corded Saws > Band Saws > Compact Band Saw

Compact Band Saw 6242-6

At only 9-1/2 lbs and 16" in length, the Milwaukee Compact Band Saw is the perfect tool for cutting metal in-place, overhead or in tight spaces. With 3-1/4" cut capacity and low vibration, this saw delivers the cleanest cuts on the most common materials including strut, 2-1/2" conduit, 3" angle iron, 3" copper and threaded rod without ruining the threads. The Compact Band Saw also features a work light, blade ejection system and a tool-free adjustable material guide that allows the user to make cuts flush to ceilings or walls.

Includes

6242-6 Compact Band Saw
Case

Features

45% Lighter than Deep Cut - 9.5 Lbs compact light weight design for cutting overhead and in tight places.
200-360 SFPM Variable Speed Dial– adjusts the speed for more accurate cuts and hard materials
3-1/4” Cut Capacity – cuts most common materials for Electrician, Plumber and Mechanical cutting applications. Single pass cut on 3” copper, 3” angle iron, 2-1/2” conduit.
Tool-Free Adjustable Material Shoe – quickly adjusts the shoe and allows flush cuts when working with installed materials against walls and ceilings.
LED Work Light – illuminates the cut line in tight spaces and dark areas.
Blade Ejection System-Quickly change the blade by moving the material guide into the up position and depressing the blade ejection button.
Drop Resistant Pulley Guard-Engineered geometries & high impact polymer.
Cast Aluminum Gear Case-Withstands jobsite abuse & maintains gear positioning.

Specifications

Amps	7.0
Tool Length	16"
Voltage	120 AC Only
Cut Type	Compact
No Load SFPM	200/360
Speed Control	Speed Dial w/On/Off Trigger
Maximum Capacity	3-1/4" x 3-1/4"
Adjustable Shoe	Yes-Tool Free
Blade Length	35-3/8"
Cord Type	3-Wire
Cord Length	8'
Grounded	Yes
Tool Weight	9.5 lbs
Shipping Weight	14.9

Milwaukee® Introduces New Compact Band Saws

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

MilwaukeeCompact Band Saw

5.0

(based on 1 review)

Reviewed by 1 customer

Displaying review 1

4/12/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

awesome tool!

By grevisfilter

from LOsAngeles, CA

About Me Professional

Pros

Being macho
Easy To Use
Fast Cutting Speed
Good Design
Long Run Time
Powerful
Safe

Cons

Best Uses

Gifts
In The Field
In The Workshop
Making you look cool

Comments about Milwaukee Compact Band Saw:

I use this tool about 3 hours every day. I cut bronze, aluminum, iron, steel... This tool just won't quit. I'd like for the blades to last longer but other than that they kick butt dude.

Comment on this review