Uses a continuous, looped metal blade to cut a variety of materials like wood, metal, plastic, and composites into precise shapes and sizes. Its primary uses include cutting curves and irregular shapes, but it is also used for ripping (cutting along the grain), resawing (cutting a board lengthwise into thinner pieces), and creating bevel cuts. Bandsaws are valuable in woodworking, metalworking, and manufacturing due to their versatility, accuracy, and ability to minimize material waste.