Translation guide
A bandsaw is a power tool with a long, continuous blade used for cutting wood, metal, or other materials. This guide covers how to refer to the tool itself and related actions in Japanese.
Referring to the bandsaw machine
Standard technical term for a bandsaw machine, used in industrial and woodworking contexts.
This bandsaw can cut metal too.
Common loanword from English, widely understood in DIY and hobbyist contexts.
I bought a bandsaw at the home center.
Literally 'band saw', can refer to the blade or the tool, but less specific than 帯鋸盤. More common in technical literature.
I need to change the bandsaw blade.
Referring specifically to the bandsaw blade
Describing the action of cutting with a bandsaw
In a hardware store or professional setting, 帯鋸盤 is precise. Among hobbyists, バンドソー is perfectly natural. If you're unsure, バンドソー is widely understood.