The band saw is one of the most versatile power tools in any shop. From pattern cutting to resawing to joinery, it’s capable of jobs across the spectrum. The thin kerf of a band saw blade means less waste compared to a table saw or miter saw, and the downward cutting motion makes it one of the safest power tools to use. Despite these advantages, there is one big drawback that a lot of band saws suffer from: drift.
A saw that needs tuning or has a dull blade will really suffer, but even a well-maintained band saw can pull to one side during a cut. There could be an issue with the tires — the crown, the axles, the alignment, the blade position on the crown — or
