I'm a hobbyist on a limited budget looking for a bandsaw, primarily for resawing. Let's say, 12" of 8/4 hard maple cut down the middle would be the maximum I would ever ask of it. I'm under the impression that I'll need a steel framed bandsaw for that. What else do I need to know? Are guides...
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Last Post By: Brian Runau Today, 7:12 AMSure - why not? (Votes: 9)
Never. If I needed something, I'd buy or rent it. (Votes: 10)
Maybe. Depends on the person and the tool. (Votes: 52)
I've also had really good luc with Lenox Bimetal blades. I've thought about getting a carbide resaw blade but I just don't do enough to justify the cost.
Alex Zeller Today, 1:54 PMHere's a profile from a shaker building.
These are custom cutters, but the profile is a copy of an 1840's Shaker sash.
Bravo! You are fast Warren, (which is better than being only half fast )
Patty Hann Today, 1:29 PMThis comes down to a matter of "common sense." A commodity that seems in short supply in modern times.
3M makes a wire nut with
I would buy it for yard art.
Tom M King Today, 12:59 PM
How to bend wood like this - Outdoor furniture project
Thread Starter: Alan LightstoneLooking for a new project to do. I've been spending a few months upgrading the workshop / fixing minor annoyances, and really need to actually build something. I ran across this in a magazine ad. The furniture is supposedly solid teak, though I don't think that will be in the cards for...
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