Hi,
I know this is not the power tool section, but as I gravitate more and more to Neanderthal way of woodworking this is a real question that I would like to get an answer.
I am in the process to buy a new bandsaw. I Know there are no "rules or laws" for a Neanderthal woodworker. I like to work more this way better, for example I am building shelves for caps. It is a nice design that a acquaintance brought to me. I had to cut 24 dados by hand. I have never done it, but it was nice and I was ok with that. I avoided the scream monster (router) and I learned a lot this way.
One thing that I won't and I don't want to do, it is resawing. That won't be enjoyable at all for me. I am pretty good with a handsaw, I can cut straight all the way through the lumber (rip) or crosscut. I cannot see myself resawing 8 inches or more of maple or any other wood by hand.
What other type of cuts would you do in a bandsaw (electric bandsaw! ) if you want to keep the Neanderthal hat most of the time?
Fidel