SKIL 2.8 Amp 9 In. 2-Speed Benchtop Band Saw for Woodworking - BW9501-00
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Best for small shop
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Current price
$219.00
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
The consensus
What reviewers found
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SKIL's BW9501-00 is a 2.8-amp 9-inch two-speed benchtop saw that pulls a 4.4 average across 292 verified-purchase reviews, putting it among the better-sampled budget options here from a brand most DIYers will recognize. The two-speed operation is the main practical differentiator in its price class, and reviewers position it as a capable light-duty saw for a compact bench or a tight shop where a floor-standing machine won't fit. The constraints are the same as for any saw in this tier: a small motor and modest capacity make it best for thin stock, curves, and hobby work rather than production cutting.
What reviewers liked
- Well-known DIY brand with a solid 292-review sample at 4.4
- Two-speed operation adds flexibility in the budget benchtop class
- Compact size suits tight shops and benchtop setups
Where it falls short
- Slightly lower average rating than the top benchtop picks here
- 9-inch 2.8-amp class limits it to light-duty cutting
- No independent expert or specialist-community signal in the supplied data
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SKIL's BW9501-00 is a 2.8-amp 9-inch two-speed benchtop saw that pulls a 4.4 average across 292 verified-purchase reviews, putting it among the better-sampled budget options here from a brand most DIYers will recognize. The two-speed operation is the main practical differentiator in its price class, and reviewers position it as a capable light-duty saw for a compact bench or a tight shop where a floor-standing machine won't fit.
The constraints are the same as for any saw in this tier: a small motor and modest capacity make it best for thin stock, curves, and hobby work rather than production cutting. And as with every listing in this pool, the supplied signals are Amazon-only, with no independent lab testing or specialist-forum threads to validate cut quality or longevity. It's a reasonable small-shop pick on customer reputation, with the standard caveat about thin corroboration.
- POWERFUL 2.8 AMP INDUCTION MOTOR—Rip through a variety of wood materials with the 2.8 amp induction motor
- 2-SPEED DRIVE SYSTEM—Allows tool-free belt tensioning
- QUICK BLADE TENSION SETTING—Set blade tension quickly and accurately for clean cuts
- PRECISION BALL BEARING AND LOWER BLADE GUIDES—Ensure consistent tracking for accurate cutting performance
- RACK AND PINION TABLE ADJUSTMENT—Makes quick angle adjustments
- DUST PORT—Accepts standard 2 ½-inch vacuum hoses, minimizing dust in work area
- MITER GAUGE—Guides the workpiece when making crosscuts
- STEEL BASE—Stabilizes band saw
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