The MILWAUKEE M12 Sub-Compact Band Saw is the most compact and lightest weight cordless band saw on the market. The M12 Band Saw provides one-handed power and portability to electricians, maintenance professionals and other users cutting small diameter materials. This Milwaukee sub-compact band saw is less than half the weight and size compared to a traditional deep cut band saws. At only 6.75 lbs. and 12 in. in length, the band saw is ideal for overhead or one-handed cutting applications. This powerful saw can cut through 3/4 in. EMT in just 3 seconds and delivers up to 150 cuts per charge with an M12 REDLITHIUM XC High Capacity battery (not included). The M12 Band Saw has a 1-5/8 in. x 1-5/8 in. cut capacity and low vibration that performs clean cuts on the most common small diameter metal cutting applications. The M12 Band Saw meets OSHA guarding requirements featuring a dual-latching lower guard that covers the blade outside the active cutting area and is suitable for one-handed use. The Milwaukee band saw tool also includes a variable speed trigger and LED light. The M12 Band Saw Bare Tool comes equipped with one 18 TPI metal cutting blade and is backed by a 5-year warranty. The M12 Sub-Compact Cordless band saw should be used only with Milwaukee Sub-Compact Portable Band Saw Blades (48-39-0572).
- One-handed cuts: most compact size and lightest weight of any cordless band saw
- Dual-actuation trigger: providing enhanced control and productivity
- Powerful motor: cuts 3/4 in. EMT in 3 seconds, up to 150 cuts per charge with the XC battery
- 1-5/8 in. cut capacity: for a wide range of applications
- Meets OSHA guarding requirements: suitable for one-handed use
- LED light: highlights the cut line
- Blade tension adjustment: adjustable blade tracking
- Compatible with all M12 batteries and chargers
Chauncey Hermiston (verified owner) –
Great tool, though I did not realize the guard/brace would prevent me from cutting a length of plate steel.
Piper Klein (verified owner) –
Its cool how compact this bandsaw is and I’m sure it’s incredibly useful to some people. Personally i would go for the M18 compact instead if i could do it over again. It just has a very narrow window of usefullness. If I worked with more U Channel, conduit and threaded rod I’d be more happy to keep it in my toolbox. I have a wide variety of jobs in a given day from plumbing, heating and electrical and a larger cut capacity would be better for me. That’s just personal preference though. It’s a great little tool if you’re on a project with the size material it’s designed for
Garrick Hagenes (verified owner) –
Bandsaw was perfect but the free ratchet I got with the kit was used has somebody name on the inside of it.
Augusta Emmerich (verified owner) –
The motor chokes back a little without having a load on it
Dangelo Cartwright (verified owner) –
Not nearly as strong as I figured it would be. Not the best
Damion Lemke (verified owner) –
Works great!
Willie Brakus (verified owner) –
Very compact and light for small jobs .
Magnolia Lindgren (verified owner) –
This is his wife… he takes it to work with him every day and he says it’s literally cut his time in half with a job he’s doing. So I’m giving you a 4 but it could be a 5
Forrest Osinski (verified owner) –
Arrived quickly and preformed as expected,looking for years of service
Kariane Schmitt (verified owner) –
Works great . Just the right size.
Wendell Macejkovic (verified owner) –
I like this tool.
Augustine Berge (verified owner) –
Best New tool i have bought in a long time .Made cutting metal pickets easy and fast
Dustin Herzog (verified owner) –
Definitely a tool to add to the collections of useful tools to own
Karley Lueilwitz (verified owner) –
Use this almost everyday at work to cut EMT electrical conduit. Works great. The included 3.0 battery last all day easily. Great tool to add to my other Milwaukee M12 line. If you have a need for this tool I highly recommend. It does have its limitations but that’s why I have a corded larger bandsaw
Kristoffer Bednar (verified owner) –
This band saw is great and makes quick work of cutting conduit