{"product_id":"sharp-vertical-contour-band-saw-swv-1209-11-throat-1-hp-inverter-drive","title":"Sharp Vertical Contour Band Saw SWV-1209 — 11\" Throat, 1 HP Inverter Drive","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vertical contour band saw does what no cutoff saw can: it lets you steer the work. Straight cuts, curves, and \u003cstrong\u003einternal cutouts\u003c\/strong\u003e all happen on one self-contained machine, in metal, wood, or plastic. The SWV-1209 is Sharp's entry into that category and it arrives with the features that make contour work practical rather than theoretical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpeed is infinitely variable through an inverter drive — 118 to 1,312 feet per minute, shown on a digital display and adjusted with a knob. That range is unusually wide. The slow end handles tool steel and stainless where heat destroys a blade; the fast end cuts aluminum, brass, and plastics at rates a fixed-speed saw can't approach. One machine covers materials that would normally need two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade welder is the feature that unlocks internal cuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drill a hole in your workpiece, shear the blade, thread it through, weld it back together, grind the slag off the joint, and cut the shape from inside — all at the machine. Sharp uses a gold-plated welding port rather than the usual copper, which resists the oxidation that degrades weld quality over time. Shear, welder, and grinder are all built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything else supports accuracy. One-piece construction reduces vibration. Tungsten carbide tipped blade guides and backup bearing hold the blade square and last. A cast iron table gives a rigid work surface and tilts 10 degrees front and rear, 15 degrees left and right. A chip blower keeps your scribed line visible, a brush cleans the drive wheel, and an LED work light puts illumination exactly where the blade meets the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThroat capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 HP, three phase, inverter drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118–1,312 FPM, infinitely variable with digital display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.6\" x 19.6\" cast iron, tilts 10° front\/rear and 15° left\/right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt in:\u003c\/strong\u003e blade shear, blade welder, blade grinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSWV-1209\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical contour band saw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eMax cutting capacity — throat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eMax cutting capacity — height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8\" (7-51\/64\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 HP, three phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInverter, infinitely variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBlade speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118–1,312 FPM (36–400 m\/min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBlade length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\" (2,560 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eTable dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.6\" x 19.6\" (500 x 500 mm), cast iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eTable inclination — front and rear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eTable inclination — left and right\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBlade guides\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTungsten carbide tipped, with backup bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBand tension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual with indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStandard features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfinite variable blade speed with digitally displayed band speed range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in blade welder with gold-plated welding port — resists the oxidation that affects standard copper ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in blade shear for cutting blade to length at the machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in blade grinder for removing weld slag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTungsten carbide tipped blade guides and backup bearing for extended life and cut accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast iron table for a rigid working surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece construction reduces vibration and extends blade life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual band tension with indicator, set by blade width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost elevation retention knob for correct upper saw guide positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRip fence for straight cuts of any length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChip blower keeps the scribed line visible during cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush for cleaning the drive wheel, eliminating chip interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED industrial work light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-mounted power button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManuals and documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharp-industries.com\/parts-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSharp Operators and Electrical Manuals Library — SWV-1209 Operation Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrdering and freight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips by freight. This machine is too large to unload with a liftgate — you will need a forklift, a dock, or a rigging service at delivery. Send us your delivery address and access details and we will build a complete landed quote covering freight and placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 HP three phase. If your shop is single phase, a rotary phase converter is required — we can quote one alongside the saw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlades:\u003c\/strong\u003e takes 100\" blades in widths matched to your smallest cutting radius. Tell us the tightest curve you need to cut and we will spec blade width and tooth pitch with the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sharp Industries","offers":[{"title":"1 HP — Three Phase — Inverter Drive","offer_id":45802010476591,"sku":"SWV-1209","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/8892\/1391\/files\/SWV-1209-0826-OK.png?v=1786261752","url":"https:\/\/heavymachinerypros.com\/products\/sharp-vertical-contour-band-saw-swv-1209-11-throat-1-hp-inverter-drive","provider":"Heavy Machinery Pros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}