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SKIL 3386-01 120-Volt 9-Inch Band Saw with Light , Red

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Brand Skil
Color Red
Blade Material High Speed Steel
Surface Recommendation Wood
Power Source Corded Electric

About this item

  • Rip fence for straight, accurate cuts; 6 TPI band saw blade cuts through a variety of wood materials
  • Articulating LED work light for better view of work piece and cut line
  • Features a 1-1/2 inch dust port that keeps work area clear of dust
  • Rack and pinion table adjustment for quick angle and height adjustments
  • Motor is 1 speed for wood or metal based materials
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Easy to assemble
4.2 4.2
Maneuverability
4.0 4.0
Value for money
3.8 3.8
Built in light
3.7 3.7

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Easy to assemble
4.2
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Value for money
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Woodskil
E-Power Tools
blade length
9 inches
9 inches
9 inches
10 inches
59.5 inches
2.5 inches
power source
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
AC
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
DC
speed
2500 rpm
2620 rpm
2500 rpm
blade material
High Speed Steel
Steel
High Speed Steel
High Speed Steel
Carbon Steel
Metal,Steel
number of teeth
24
24
24
24
24
included components
band saw, 6 tip blade, miter guide, rip fence
Attachments
2.8-Amp 9-Inch Benchtop Band Saw
3.5-Amp 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw with Stand and Worklight
Battery Charger

From the manufacturer

SKIL 3386-01 120-Volt 9-Inch Band Saw with Light

For cutting irregular shapes and ripping lumber into thinner pieces, novice woodworkers will find the new 3386 SKIL 9-inch Band Saw with Light is essential for their workshop. You’ll cut through a variety of wood materials with the 6-TPI blade. Make quick angle and height changes with the rack and pinion adjustable table. EZ View Blade Tracking lets you easily align the blade. Other features include a rip fence for straight cuts and a miter gauge for cross cuts. The dust port keeps your work area dust-free, while the LED work light adjusts so that you can see exactly what you’re doing.

Includes

(1) SKIL 3386-01 120-Volt 9-Inch Band Saw with Light, (1) Blade, (1) Miter Gauge, (1) Rip Fence.

Technical Specs

  • Amperage: 2.5
  • Rating: 120V
  • No Load SFPM: 2,800
  • Max. Cutting Capacity: 3-1/2 Inches
  • Throat Capacity: 9 Inches
  • Table Dimension: 12 x 11-3/4 Inches
  • Blade Type: 1/8-Inch to 3/8-Inch x 59-1/4 Inches to 59-1/2 Inches

Articulating LED Work Light

The articulating LED Work Light illuminates cut line and ensures proper visibility.

Rack and Pinion Table Adjustment

To quickly make the right angle and height changes, a convenient rack and pinion table adjustment is found on the band saw.

Rip Fence and Miter Gauge

The adjustable rip fence helps guide the work piece for straight and accurate cuts, while the miter gauge comes in handy when making crosscuts.

Dust Port

To minimize dust and debris in the work space, a dust port is available to attach a vacuum hose.

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For cutting irregular shapes and ripping lumber into thinner pieces, novice woodworkers will find the 3386 SKIL 9-inch Band Saw with Light is essential for their workshop. You'll cut through a variety of wood materials with the 6-TPI blade. Make quick angle and height changes with the rack and pinion adjustable table. EZ View Blade Tracking lets you easily align the blade. Other features include a rip fence for straight cuts and a miter gauge for cross cuts. The dust port keeps your work area dust-free, while the LED work light adjusts so that you can see exactly what you're doing.

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Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
1,124 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance and value of the band saw. For example, they mention it works well for small to medium projects, and is good value for money. Some are happy with ease of setup, and brightness. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, ease of cutting, adjustability, and vibration.

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114 customers mention110 positive4 negative

Customers are impressed with the performance of the band saw. They say it works well for small to medium projects and is easy to store. Some say that it performs beautifully on the test run. Overall, customers are satisfied with the tool's performance.

"...On the test run, this saw performed beautifully. This saw is a breeze to use and cuts through 1/4 ply like butter!!..." Read more

"...Other than that it does the job very well and at the price I would have expected it to have more warts than it does...." Read more

"...This is a toy, a hobby saw. That said it does OK for many tasks. Ignore that fact that it comes with fence and miter...." Read more

"...So far it has been working beautifully...." Read more

112 customers mention96 positive16 negative

Customers like the value of the saw. They say it's great for the money, has good quality, and is well worth the price. Some customers also mention that it works in 5 minutes.

"...Is inexpensive enough to fit most any budget...." Read more

"...Over all it's is not bad for the money, when you consider the next step up of for a bench top band saw was about 3 times the cost and a "cheap"..." Read more

"For the price this saw is awesome...." Read more

"...For the price, it is well worth it.There is a feature, or lack of, that is not the fault of the bandsaw...." Read more

61 customers mention55 positive6 negative

Customers find the setup of the band saw to be easy. They mention that it is portable, easy to use, and easy to install different blades. They also say that the directions included with the saw are helpful. Customers also say it comes all put together and ready to operate. They appreciate the detailed pictures in the operating manual.

"...On the test run, this saw performed beautifully. This saw is a breeze to use and cuts through 1/4 ply like butter!!..." Read more

"...Setup of the saw was fairly easy and the directions were concise enough to get the job done in 15-20 minutes...." Read more

"...For ease of use and power, I give it a 4 stars.. For accuracy, I give it a 3 stars (without my modification)...." Read more

"...The saw feels sturdy, is easy to adjust and directions included with it are helpful...." Read more

41 customers mention30 positive11 negative

Customers like the brightness of the tool. They say it's handy, good for small projects, and works well. The light accessory that comes with the saw is also a nice addition. Overall, customers are satisfied with the brightness and functionality of the product.

"...There is a nice bright light that comes attached to the saw that should help in this event.)..." Read more

"...A snap to change blades to match the job. Has a built in light to help these tired old eyes follow a cut line...." Read more

"...The light worked just fine, was easy to position where you need it and is another nice plus with the skill that most of the others do not have...." Read more

"...it's nearly impossible to get the light to shine on where the blade is cutting your material...." Read more

192 customers mention114 positive78 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the bandsaw. Some mention it's a fairly decent bandsaw with good features. Others say that it'll break easily, the blade is poor quality, and the guides are flimsy.

"...This saw is made of very strong ABS-type plastic that WILL last well-beyond an atomic blast or requisite zombie invasion...." Read more

"...it popped out, it went sideways, the blade hit it and it shattered into so many pieces I couldn't even find all of them... SO, when you get yours,..." Read more

"...For the price though, in my opinion, it's a fairly decent bandsaw and with the right blade will do the job...." Read more

"...EDIT: I have had plenty of time to use this saw now and it is very useful. It seems to work best for me with a 1/4 in 6TPI blade...." Read more

99 customers mention59 positive40 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of cutting. Some mention that the saw cuts very nicely, while others say that it doesn't really cut smoothly. Some customers also say that the blade makes a really ruff cut and there is a lot of noise as it tries to cut. Overall, opinions are mixed and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

"...This saw is a breeze to use and cuts through 1/4 ply like butter!!..." Read more

"...the guides are flimsy, causing the blade to tilt easily and resulting in crooked cuts...." Read more

"...Been working with some very dry oak and ipe and it cuts it easily but leaves a very rough edge...." Read more

"...The rip fence is fine for wood or materials thicker than 3/16" but anything under that the rip fence is useless...." Read more

71 customers mention22 positive49 negative

Customers are mixed about the adjustability of the tool. Some mention that the adjustments are easy, if a bit tedious. They say that the saw follows easy curves without binding. Others say that it tends to wander a little, and the blade adjustments are a tad tricky. They also mention that it's cheap, and has a lot of blade drift when making cuts.

"...Blade adjustments are a tad tricky as well - the bottom blade guide should be adjusted prior to putting the table in place if at all possible as it..." Read more

"...The saw cannot handle significant blade tension, and the guides are flimsy, causing the blade to tilt easily and resulting in crooked cuts...." Read more

"...This saw is also easy to mount to a surface with the four pre-made holes on the black base of the saw...." Read more

"...3. Fence and miter pretty much useless.4. It is a pain to adjust the blade guides, the upper guide is very flimsy.5. Motor stalls easily...." Read more

40 customers mention14 positive26 negative

Customers are mixed about the vibration of the tool. Some mention that it runs smooth with little vibration, while others say that it wobbles a lot during operation. The frame vibrates a good deal due to the lack of weight and balancing.

"...It is made of extremely cheap, thin hollow plastic, with nearly no stability...." Read more

"...Was very easy to setup. Does not wobble much at all during operation. I didn't even have to bolt mine down so I can put it on a shelf after use...." Read more

"...Once you start cutting it finds a way to wiggle no matter how close you adjust the guides...." Read more

"...Lastly, as other reviewers have noted, the unit shakes and vibrates while in use and needs to be secured to a surface...." Read more

Works great, but only with a little modification and adjustment..
4 Stars
Works great, but only with a little modification and adjustment..
I hesitated a bit reading other reviews mentioning issues with it not cutting straight, however I figured it might be something to do with the blade guides.. Well I picked it up at a decent price, and it went together OK.. Getting the blade guide adjustments was a real PITA.. It came with a 6 TPI blade, which I used at first, but it dulled fairly quickly.. New 4 TPI blade was cheap enough so I got a new one.. It still had trouble cutting a straight line, blade liked to wander, because the blade guides are just hardened pins that you adjust to a .020 clearance. After a little thought, I took out the upper blade guide and took some measurements, The main attaching pin was .390", which is just about the O.D. of a 1/8" iron pipe... So I cut a block of oak, bought a 10 pack of small ball bearings, Drilled a hole for the pipe and threaded it into the oak, and lined things up. Installed one new ball bearing to support the back of the blade (the original design has a bearing sitting "sideways") and then slotted a couple holes for 2 more bearings, set them on spacer washers and a couple #8-32 screws which took the place of the pins in the original, assembled it in and adjusted so back of blade has .030" clearance to the back support bearing and then adjusted the side bearings so they just kiss the blade, then leaving it somewhat loose, adjusted the lower blade guide pins to roughly .020 clearance either side, and locked down the new home-made blade guide (Pictured) making sure that neither the upper or lower guide would force blade away from straight up & down travel path.. all of a sudden, with a new 4 TPI blade, It cuts right through green bowl blanks and stays on the line I drew for the cut instead of wandering. Of course the belt needed adjustment too after the first few hours of use, but that was easy enough. So far it has been working beautifully. I plan to make another, improved upper blade guide just to fit a bit more snugly, more securely, and a little cleaner than the first version pictured. For ease of use and power, I give it a 4 stars.. For accuracy, I give it a 3 stars (without my modification). Ease of changing out blades is nice.. It could use a little improvement for dust collection (something for another project maybe) but overall, for the price, it's a great little machine that could use a bit of "help" to make it even better.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Works great, but only with a little modification and adjustment..
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2020
I hesitated a bit reading other reviews mentioning issues with it not cutting straight, however I figured it might be something to do with the blade guides.. Well I picked it up at a decent price, and it went together OK.. Getting the blade guide adjustments was a real PITA.. It came with a 6 TPI blade, which I used at first, but it dulled fairly quickly.. New 4 TPI blade was cheap enough so I got a new one.. It still had trouble cutting a straight line, blade liked to wander, because the blade guides are just hardened pins that you adjust to a .020 clearance. After a little thought, I took out the upper blade guide and took some measurements, The main attaching pin was .390", which is just about the O.D. of a 1/8" iron pipe... So I cut a block of oak, bought a 10 pack of small ball bearings, Drilled a hole for the pipe and threaded it into the oak, and lined things up. Installed one new ball bearing to support the back of the blade (the original design has a bearing sitting "sideways") and then slotted a couple holes for 2 more bearings, set them on spacer washers and a couple #8-32 screws which took the place of the pins in the original, assembled it in and adjusted so back of blade has .030" clearance to the back support bearing and then adjusted the side bearings so they just kiss the blade, then leaving it somewhat loose, adjusted the lower blade guide pins to roughly .020 clearance either side, and locked down the new home-made blade guide (Pictured) making sure that neither the upper or lower guide would force blade away from straight up & down travel path.. all of a sudden, with a new 4 TPI blade, It cuts right through green bowl blanks and stays on the line I drew for the cut instead of wandering. Of course the belt needed adjustment too after the first few hours of use, but that was easy enough. So far it has been working beautifully. I plan to make another, improved upper blade guide just to fit a bit more snugly, more securely, and a little cleaner than the first version pictured. For ease of use and power, I give it a 4 stars.. For accuracy, I give it a 3 stars (without my modification). Ease of changing out blades is nice.. It could use a little improvement for dust collection (something for another project maybe) but overall, for the price, it's a great little machine that could use a bit of "help" to make it even better.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars A five star little saw, (even though tweaking was required)
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2019
After studying numerous saws online, I picked the Skil 3386 for the features as well as the many positive reviews. Since I have owned several band saws, and still have an elderly Delta/Milwaukee 14 inch, which I bought used some sixty years ago, I felt that any minor tweaks on these little saws to get good performance would be no problem.

I will give gold stars to the "Amazon warehouse deal" folks who repackaged this saw. The saw was listed as used, but arrived here so thoroughly wrapped, packed, and boxed, that it could have survived most any mishandling. The saw to all appearances was factory fresh and totally complete with all listed parts and manuals.

After digging the saw and loose parts out of all that packing, the first test run showed that the saw was probably okay to go (per advertised "factory setup") but was not tracking as good as I felt it should. The lower (drive) wheel had the factory saw blade teeth hanging completely over the wheel's edge rather than on or near the wheel's crown. No amount of tracking adjustment would move the lower blade track back to the wheel's center crown. This problem was very apparent when viewing the hub of the upper wheel. The upper wheel was nowhere near seated on the upper stub shaft (shown in the first photo). The upper wheel was in fact jammed in that "too far out" position. The wheel rotated freely enough, but would not slide either on or off the stub shaft.
Indeed it took a "wheel puller" to remove the upper wheel so that the end of the stub shaft could be dressed down enough to allow the wheel to slide fully in place, and of course a trip to the hardware for a snap ring. (second photo)

The end result in this case, is a little saw that will run smoothly enough to balance the traditional nickel on edge. Can rip 1/16 strips, even with the cheap factory blade. Is light enough (30 lbs) that I can carry it with one hand, and operate it wherever I wish. Is versatile enough with the proper blade to cut many different materials. A snap to change blades to match the job. Has a built in light to help these tired old eyes follow a cut line. Is inexpensive enough to fit most any budget.

If a little band saw will do the size work you have in mind, this Skil 3386 is certainly one to consider.
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Gervase
5.0 out of 5 stars Works OK out of the box.
Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2020
Andres Bellorin
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente equipo
Reviewed in Mexico on June 2, 2019
Francisco Rico
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on June 18, 2019
Michael S. Papiz
5.0 out of 5 stars A good saw that is well worth the money
Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2016
Aroldo Reyes Tosca
3.0 out of 5 stars Sencillo
Reviewed in Mexico on March 25, 2018
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