band saw
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Flush the Dust
My band saw dust collector had never functioned effectively because the 2″ exhaust pipe was too small.
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Band Saw Fence
This fence is nothing more than a big T-square made from hardwood scrap.
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Straight Lines on Round Pieces
I’ve found that 1-1⁄2″-diameter PVC pipe, split lengthwise on my band saw, makes handy organizers in a shop drawer for my scroll saw blades.
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A Quick Look at the New April Issue
The new April print issue is just days away from your mailbox. See what’s in store!
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Bigger Isn’t Always Better
How much do you like benchtop power tools? Our field editor shares some thoughts about three of his favorites.
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Why Do I Need a Band Saw?
Why would I need a band saw if I have a top of the line saber saw?
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Taming the Thumbscrew
The guide blocks on my 14″ JET band saw have thumbscrews (wing nuts) that can be hard to get at – especially the lower ones.
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Band Saw Tension Release
It seems I’m not the only woodworker to find tensioning and releasing band saw blades a chore.
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Guide Block Circle Cutter
This jig attaches directly to your band saw’s guide block assembly, unlike other circle-cutting jigs that clamp to the saw table.
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What Can a Band Saw Do?
I have toyed with the idea of buying a band saw, but I don’t know what I could do with it that I don’t already do with my table saw and sliding compound miter saw.
