best band saw for beginners
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- This band saw for beginners video will help you set up and get started using your bandsaw. Nothing to it. I'll take you step by step to operating your saw safely and efficiently.
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Great video! Band saws are my favorite machines by far! I have a Craftsman tilt head that I put a Carter stabalizer on. I scroll and sculpt toys, puzzles, letters you name it. A 1/8th 14 TPI blade with the stabalizer is so versitle that I call it the worlds largest scroll saw lol. I keep a second standard model craftsmen for thicker cuts. They do everything that I need. Neither are the smoothest resawers in the world at all but I also have a planer and jointer so that takes care of that in about 3 minutes.
Thank you Tim, I made this video about 2 years ago. I have learned so much more in the last few years.
I think I have a tendency to favor the "new tools" I've purchased. I still think it's a good band saw for the money.
I can really appreciate the setup you ate using. Sounds like an excellent use of both tools. I love the idea of a giant scroll saw.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate that.
Hit the nail on the head with the directions I’m in the middle of assembling mine
I hope your saw assembly went as well as could be expected. Lol. I hope this video helps a little. It's probably over a year old. But hopefully still has value. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👍
Yup, a bandsaw is a very handy tool, maybe the best stationary saw you could have.
I agree. Super handy. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍
So much great information in this video, Mike. I cannot wait to see the beautiful things you are going to make with that saw. I cannot thank you enough for the kind words. You honor me, sir. I am having some stickers printed and you will be the very first to receive one!
I'm glad you liked it Wayne. I enjoyed making it. Even better after I install the upgrades you've recommended. Thanks for sharing those videos and tips with us. Can't wait to get that sticker. Thanks Wayne.
I am planning to get one of these when the weather warms up a bit. I had a bandsaw previously and I found i used it on every project.
I agree - no gloves when you are working with power tools. Nice video. Can't wait to see some projects you make with the new toy.
Thanks Married Man. Its a great new tool. So, I'm really stoked about it. Thanks for watching and commenting buddy 👍
thanks , just what i needed!!
Thanks Mike. 👍 hope it was helpful.
My bandsaw is my most versatile saw I own. It’ll do every cut in my shop. Crosscuts, rip cuts, resaw cuts, and curved cuts. It’s a legit powerhouse. I have a 14” delta bandsaw with a 6” riser block that gives us 12” of resaw capacity. Love our bandsaw!!!
Thank you Matthew and Dom. That sounds like a great bandsaw. I'll do the upgrades to this one and take care of it. Hopefully get some years out of it before an upgrade. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍
I totally agree with you about machining with gloves on. I was a machinist for 38 years. NEVER wore gloves, rings, long shirt tails, etc. work smart and go home with all your digits at the end of the day. Great video. Thanks
Thanks Kenneth, I couldn't have said it better myself. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👍
Happy Birthday Mike! I've had my Craftsman 14" bandsaw for a few years now, bought it because it fit my budget at the time. Bandsaws are a great addition to the work shop, enjoy!
Thanks for the birthday wishes Lawrence. I turned the BIG 50. I imagine anyone who gets a band saw will enjoy it. They are so versatile and handy for so many things. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend.
@@Woodcraft716 I turned big 60 this past December! 😊 May have to look at Bassador's fence video, mine didn't come with fence.
@@lawrencelunsford6028 I highly recommend it. Its a great build and addition to your bandsaw. 👍
You are correct on the gloves!
For sure, I've seen too many accidents wearing gloves. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Does the table tilt to make angle cuts?
Yes, it does tilt for angel cuts.
I hope you like it. I have a 10" and a 20". Sometimes it would be nice to have one in between, but 2 is enough 👊
Thats cool Nate. 2 bandsaws. Wow, that must be nice. I don't even have room for 1. Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Definitely need a bandsaw in future!!! Thank you for the content
Thanks for watching Ronnie 👍. A band saw definitely comes in handy. Easy and relatively safe to use. I'm sure I'll put miles on this in the future. Thanks for checking it out.
Awesome video Mike! I have the 9 inch band saw from the same company, its been a game changer for sure!
Thanks Seth. I'm hoping it will be a game changer here as well. And I didn't forget that I owe you a sticker as well. Thanks for watching and commenting buddy. 👍
Great video and I agree on the gloves. I have gone to electrical or duct taping the fingers when I'm ripping a bunch of boards if I'm worried about splinters as I keep pressure on boards against the fence. I have an old craftsman 12" bandsaw, got it with a bunch of tools and so far notching items it has been GREAT!!! That's been my main use so far so I'll have to see if some of those mods like a fence will work with mine as well. It will be fun watching you mod yours, looking forward to it.
Thanks Christopher. It's a great addition to the shop. I can't wait to make the upgrades. Its great now, but will be better soon. I like your idea of taping your fingers. Never heard of that before. Nice tip. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍
Great review Mike, Have to love those instructions LOL
Thanks Rob. They weren't too bad. But the drawings were all at weird angles. Lol.
Very nice birthday gift!
Thanks Zozman. And thanks for watching and commenting buddy.
I’m looking for a bandsaw, one that’s versatile meaning I can resaw stock, make electric guitar blanks, table legs with complex angles and tapers, etc. I’m so scared to commit to anything that wouldn’t be able to do all those things but I obviously can’t afford a jet or really $800 and up is pushing it for me. I’ve bought cheap tools in the past only to wind up getting the bigger better ones and I don’t want to make that mistake here. I’m not professional but would hope to one day be able to make money off of all this investment. Would this bandsaw be versatile and powerful enough to be worth the investment?
Hello. So there is more than one way to look at this. For example I own two band saws and neither are "considered" to be great bandsaws like a big JET etc. Both are old Craftsman. One is a tilt head single speed and the other is a standard model. Both are 12". Both take an 80" blade so all my blades are interchangeable which is one of the primary reasons I have gone this route so far. Another reason is that I upgraded the tilt head with a carter stabalizer and I use it for scrolling cuts. Let me tell you it is awesome! The tilt head option is also awesome and unique. I keep a half inch 3 TPI blade on the other one for bigger cuts. I have resawn 2x6 stock on both saws. I have zero need to go bigger. Having the two set up for different guides and cuts is an invaluable time saver on switching guides and blades. The combined total I spent to purchase both saws was about a whopping $100. You can definetly find these saws for $50-100 a piece and even less. I scowered FB market place then picked and negotiated great deals. The standard model saw came with more than 20 blades. I put new tires on both and tacked them down with hair spray. Everyday I turn my band saws on and get to work is a really good day. I have also seen 14" central machinery bandsaws listed for $100. There is a learning curve with bandsaws but its worth it! Theres also lots of great info videos on bandsaws like this one on youtube. I hope this encourages you!
I almost bought the same saw, but got something else. Nice review and nice mention of the upgrades.
Thanks Brent. What did you end up getting? And are you happy with it?
@@Woodcraft716 I picked up the Grizzly Go555 14”. I had $300 in Home Depot gift cards and the Grizzly was about the only bandsaw they had. I like it, but haven’t used it a lot yet.
Sweet Brent. Keep me posted on how you like it. Thanks for replying. 👍
I would also recommend no loose fitting sleeves around spinning blades and machinery
Thanks Nolan. Another great tip for sure. I totally agree. Thanks for watching and commenting. Super information.👍
@@Woodcraft716 thank my high school shop teacher and his detailed description of what could happen
Thanks to him for sure 👍
What speed would you recommend for cutting a curve in a 4X4 piece of oak?
Thanks for this review of the HF 14 inch bandsaw. Have you made any bandsaw boxes with the saw? That's what I'm interested in doing. My Delta 1/3 HP benchtop just doesn't have the power. Overall, are you pleased with the HP bandsaw so far? I watched Bassador's videos too, but a little concerned seeing all the upgrades. Makes me begin to wonder if it might be worth it to save up a little more money and buy a Rikon or maybe a Grizzly.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I do use it, although I haven't gotten any new blades. The stock blade is fine, but doesn't cut curves very well. I believe it needs a thin blade to do boxes. I really want to try wine as well.
To answer your question, if I had to do it again, I probably would save up for something a little better. It seems to bog down a bit when re-sawing a piece of wood. I think it may be a little underpowered.
Great comment. Thanks!
@@Woodcraft716 Thanks for the info! I do have some HF tools and some have held up pretty well. As you said in your video, you don't always need the higher end tools to make nice projects.
If you are interested in a decent blade for a decent price, go to Highland Woodworking. My 3/16” cuts really nice. And they have a resaw blade called the Wood Slicer. Watch their video and they show the technology why it costs so well.
Thanks Scott, I'll definitely check into that. I love the name. Wood Slicer. How cool. Thanks for the tip and the comment 👍
Chris over at :A Glimpse Inside" just made a mobile base for his band saw, go check it out... I ordered the wheels he had in his link cause they are awesome... bandsaw is on my wish list. Great Video Mike and Happy birthday buddy
Thanks Tom. I'll definitely check that out. Yeah... turned the big 50. Thanks for the birthday wishes buddy 👍
@@Woodcraft716 hahaha so I guess I can call you a young whiper snapper, ill be 51 in November, I knew there was a reason I liked you lol
Lol Tom.,thanks you old timer.
all I want to know is what the small print on your shirt says.
Lol Dahna, I believe it says "I LOVE it when MY WIFE let's me work in the workshop. Something like that. My wife bought me the bandsaw so I thought it was appropriate. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍
Sorry, another piece of info. I have watched a number of videos on how to fold up a blade to store it while you put a different blade on. Here is the best one, meaning I could fold one up this way - czcams.com/video/IF9xVdKieVA/video.html
Thats cool. I'll check that out too. Although I can fold a large blade from my experience as a machinist. Haven't tried it on a smaller blade yet. Thanks for the great info.