new FAQs

With the introduction of the Professional Bandsaw, we are taking the opportunity to refresh our visual identity, including a new logo.

There are two dust ports on the Professional Bandsaw – both are below the table, including unique and focused collection immediately below the table surface. Dust extraction above the table obstructs the user’s work path, and dust blowers (the only attempted answers we’ve seen in the market) irresponsibly spread fine dust particles out into the workspace.

Release timelines for the Professional Bandsaw outside of the US and Canada have not yet been determined.  International timelines will be established sometime after the official launch in the US and Canada.

Yes.  SawStop will replace a bandsaw brake cartridge for free if the activation is confirmed to have been caused by accidental contact with skin.

Yes. The Professional Bandsaw comes standard with a versatile and easy-to-adjust fence.  It can be used with its “high” side for resawing or with its “low” side for small pieces.

Wet or green wood may be able to be cut with the safety system active, depending on the moisture content. We recommend testing the wood in “Bypass Mode” first to be sure the safety system won’t activate.

Any other potentially conductive material, or pressure treated wood should be cut in “Bypass Mode” to reduce the likelihood of an activation. Pressure treated wood often contains a large amount of copper, which is conductive.

While the brake cartridge is different on the Professional Bandsaw than on our table saws, it uses the same Sensic Active Safety system to detect contact with skin and stop the blade in milliseconds.

No, it is not possible to retrofit another bandsaw with SawStop’s safety system.

We estimate the Professional Bandsaw will be in-stores in mid-2027 with the ability to pre-order approximately 3-4 months before that.

The Professional Bandsaw will be available with either a 1.75 HP or 3 HP motor

The maximum resaw height of the Professional Bandsaw is 14”

The price for the bandsaw has not been set yet due to volatile supply conditions.  We will set the price around the time we start taking pre-orders which is likely to be 3-4 months before the in-store date.

The icon that is part of the new SawStop logo was designed to be a bold and easily recognizable mark that embodies the 3 foundational pillars that have shaped the SawStop brand since our founding more than 25 years ago – Safety, Innovation, and Quality.

The Professional Bandsaw is our first product introduction beyond table saws or table saw accessories, and we have plans to continue to produce even more tools for the woodworking shop in the future.  As such, now is the perfect time for us to refresh our look and mark the evolution of our product line.

Brands frequently update their visual identities over time for a variety of reasons. We’re updating the SawStop logo now to better reflect who we are today and where we are heading in the future.  SawStop’s foundation is table saws, but our future stretches out across the woodshop, starting with the introduction of our Professional Bandsaw – making now the perfect time to reflect that change through the update of our logo.