Bandsaw Blades

Log Cookies on Your Bandsaw

April 4, 2011 By AJ Moses & filed under Band Saw, Power Tool Woodworking, Skill Building, Stationary Power Tools.

I recently received a request from a co-worker to supply 30 log slices – about 8″ in diameter and 1-1/2″ thick. Her plan was to use them as a base for candles on the dining tables at her wedding reception. I have to say, the concept went past me until we attended her wedding. The…

Timber Wolf Bandsaw Blades

March 3, 2010 By Bruce Kieffer & filed under Buying Advice, Product Review.

My peers keep telling me how great these bandsaw blades are, so I figured it was time to put them to the test. I experimented with the following three bandsaw blades: VPC SERIES– 3/4″ x 2/3 tpi (teeth per inch) x .025″ thick, variable tooth design for straight-line resawing in kiln and air drying small…

How to Tri-Fold a Bandsaw Blade

March 3, 2010 By Bruce Kieffer & filed under Shop Tips, Skill Building.

Tri-folding (coiling) a band saw blade will reduce its storage size greatly. If you’ve been mystified about how to make this happen, here are the steps: 1) Wear leather gloves and a face shield. Hold the blade like this. Notice my right hand is turned over, palm facing out, and the palm of my left…

Ask WWGOA: Cure Bandsaw Blade Movement

January 15, 2010 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: I just put a new band saw blade (3/8″) on my saw. As I was trying to adjust the side bearings, I noticed that the blade moved in and out [in the direction of the cut] by about 1/4″. By the time I finished adjusting the bearings, the deviation was still about 1/4″. Is…

Ask WWGOA: Bandsaw vs. Scroll Saw

November 11, 2008 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Buying Advice, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: “I have a 10″ band saw. I am considering selling it and getting a 14″ band saw. Would I be better off keeping the 10″ band saw and getting a scroll saw?” Submitted by: Daryl Bender WWGOA Editor Response: While band saws and scroll saws are slightly similar, they’re not the same. The big…

FastCap ChopShop Saw Hood

November 11, 2008 By George Vondriska & filed under Buying Advice, Product Review.

Dust Collection for any Miter Saw. Miter saws broadcast sawdust like sprinklers broadcast water. And it’s nearly impossible to get effective dust collection on them, especially if the saw isn’t permanently mounted to a bench. It’s bad enough when you’re working in the shop, but when you’re using the saw someplace you want to keep…