It's like any other power tool. It requires skill to use it safely and efficiently. Anyone can use a band saw to cut things. Then go look what Jimmy DiResta ma

It's like any other power tool. It requires skill to use it safely and efficiently. Anyone can use a band saw to cut things. Then go look what Jimmy DiResta makes with one and you see the difference. The chance of an inexperienced person cutting off their finger with a bandsaw is also way over zero, there are things you should not and must not do with it. As with any power tool.