Product Description

This is a reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new conditions. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes. The latest addition to the Skil family - the 3385-01 Band Saw with Light. It has a powerful 2.5 Amp motor with laser cutline guide for accurate cuts. It has a 6-TPI Band saw blade which cuts through a variety of wood materials. The dust port accepts standard shop-vac hoses.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7541 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Skil
• Model: 3385-01-RT

Features

• Reconditioned Skil Products have a One-year warranty through the Skil factory or an authorized service center
• Laser Cutline Guide for accurate cuts
• Articulating LED worklight ensures that the work piece is clearly lit
• EZ View Blade Tracking for easy blade alignment
• 2-Speed Motor for wood or metal-based materials

From the Manufacturer
This is a reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new conditions. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes. The latest addition to the Skil family - the 3385-01 Band Saw with Light. It has a powerful 2.5 Amp motor with laser cutline guide for accurate cuts. It has a 6-TPI Band saw blade which cuts through a variety of wood materials. The dust port accepts standard shop-vac hoses.

Customer Reviews

Good band saw, well worth the price.
The band saw arrived in good condition without any damage or missing parts. Assembled in about 15 minutes and did not need any adjusting. It works well, fairly quiet and with enough power to do the job. The laser and LED lights are a nice touch, but not really that useful. The case is plastic, so it may not last for decades, but the unit is well worth $100. This is not a top of the line band saw, but it is better than I expected for the price. Overall, I am happy with the purchase and would recommend to others.

Good saw for the money...
I was in a hurry to make some band saw cuts and picked up one of these at a local retailer for $114 plus tax. Wish I could have waited a few days for it to be shipped. Although not a high quality tool, this saw performs better than I expected for the money. It does have a bit of that "made in a third world country" feel about it, but after making all the adjustments and doing a couple of test cuts, I'm pretty pleased. It's easy to set up and adjust and the features can't be beat for the price. It even has a laser indicator line and work light. Just be sure to spend a few minutes adjusting all the blade guides as you would with any new saw. This is no replacement for my 18-inch Jet bandsaw, but should be perfect for those quick small cuts when I don't want to wrestle the 300-pound machine.

Amazon shipped a used saw instead of new
I ordered a Skil 3385 from Amazon in July, 2009. The item is advertised as "New." However, it arrived in a plain brown box, poorly packed, and marked "Factory Refurbished." The saw showed some wear and other signs of prior use. It was somewhat dirty, and the instruction manual was crumpled and had writing in it.

I returned the saw to Amazon and bought one that really was new at Lowe's for $114.

I have not used the saw very much yet, but so far I am pleased. The initial adjustments are well explained in the manual and easy to do. I tried cutting a piece of wood and a piece of FR4 printed circuit board (with a 15 TPI blade on low speed.) The cuts were straight and clean. The frame is an aluminum casting, and it has a plastic access door on front. Overall, it appears well made and a bargain for the price.

Only 3 minor negatives: 1) The 1½" dust port is nice, but it does not fit Shop-Vac 1¼" hoses. I had to cut apart an old dust brush and use some duct tape to make an adapter. 2) The fence is a bit wobbly. I think it would have to be clamped in place for critical work. 3) The work light is too dim to be very useful.

Overall, I would give the saw 4½ stars, but I have to give Amazon a low mark for inaccurately describing their offering as "New."