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Bandsaw Essentials - Season 1

Series: Bandsaw Essentials
4.6
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Episodes
5
Rating
TVY
Year
2022
Language
English
Publisher
Woodworker's Guild of America

About

From tight curves to large sweeping curves, thin stock to thick timbers, bandsaws can handle it all. Equipped with the right blade, and correctly set up, the versatility of a bandsaw is amazing. This class will provide you with the information you need to get the most out of your bandsaw, use it safely, and make it a go-to tool in your shop.

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Episodes

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1. Session 1: Getting Started

42m

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Let's make sure your saw is up-to-snuff before we do any cutting. Give the tires a once over, make sure the table is square to the blade, and everything is working the way it should.

Proper blade selection is critical, and we'll help you make sure you're choosing the right width of blade and tooth count for your project. Then we'll make sure you get your blades properly installed and the all the guides correctly set.

2. Session 2: Making Cuts

43m

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Bandsaw safety is very important. It involves hand position and controlling the workpiece. We'll give you great tips and tricks to help you better follow your lay out lines, and cut more accurately. We'll also provide you with two different techniques for cutting multiple duplicate parts, and teach you how to cut non-ferrous metals.

3. Session 3: Resawing

26m

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Woodworkers are often stymied by resawing. If everything isn't set up perfectly, it's easy for resawing to go badly. This lesson provides you with two approaches to resawing, including determining and setting a fence for drift compensation. Proper blade selection is also covered, along with a variety of approaches to help you match the height of your fence to the work you're doing.

Extended Details

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Artists

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