Features
- One-handed operation
- Covers blade except for cutting area
- Metal construction for durability
- Compatible with DCS371 20V MAX Type 2 band saw
Specifications
| Color | Black |
| Material | Metal |
| Length In | 14.5 |
| Width In | 3.5 |
| Height In | 1 |
| Weight Oz | 12.63 |
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A metal guard that secures a portable band saw blade while leaving the cutting area exposed. Designed for one-handed installation and use with compatible portable band saws.
Project Ideas
Business
On-Site Spark-Free Cutting Service
Offer a mobile service to electricians, HVAC, and GC crews to cut threaded rod, Unistrut, conduit, and tubing in ceilings and tight spaces. Market it as a low-spark, low-debris alternative to grinders, emphasizing the guard for safer work near finished surfaces.
Safety Retrofit & Training Packages
Sell and install band saw blade guards across job sites or shops, bundling with short safety orientations, inspection tags, and compliance documentation. Charge per tool plus a subscription for periodic audits and replacements.
Rental Fleet Upgrade Add-On
Partner with equipment rental houses to include the guard as a premium add-on for portable band saw rentals. Position it as reducing damage claims and downtime, with a small daily upsell fee and optional loss/damage waiver.
Accessory Bundle eCommerce
Launch a niche online store offering the guard bundled with compatible portable band saws, spare blades, carry cases, and cut-line LED magnets. Include compatibility guides and quick-start cards to reduce returns and boost margin.
Content & Affiliate Channel
Create short-form videos comparing guarded vs. unguarded cuts, best practices in tight spaces, and productivity tips. Monetize with affiliate links to the guard, compatible saws, and blades, plus paid sponsorships from safety-focused brands.
Creative
Industrial Pipe Furniture
Build coffee tables, shelving, or garment racks from black pipe or EMT conduit. Use the portable band saw with the guard to make clean, precise cuts on-site without scarring nearby finished surfaces, then thread, assemble, and finish with matte clear coat for a modern industrial look.
Rebar Garden Trellis & Sculptures
Create geometric trellises, plant supports, or abstract yard art from #3/#4 rebar and steel rod. The guard lets you make controlled field cuts in tight outdoor spaces with reduced risk of nicking adjacent hardscape or irrigation lines.
Custom Metal Brackets
Cut 1/8–3/16 inch steel/aluminum flat bar into decorative shelf brackets, tool hangers, or plant hooks. The exposed cutting area improves visibility for following layout lines while the guard shields everything else, producing clean, repeatable parts ready for deburring and paint.
Shop Storage Upgrades
Build a French-cleat wall, clamp rack, or lumber cart and use the saw to trim all-thread, bolts, and angle iron to length. The guard helps you flush-cut protruding fasteners close to wood or drywall without accidental gouges.
Portable Stage/Set Fabrication
For theater sets or event booths, cut Unistrut, aluminum extrusion, and thin steel tube on location. The guard’s durability and one-handed operation make rapid, accurate cuts in cramped build-outs safer and faster.