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30 April 2018 at 1:29 pm #537188
Thanks everyone, I do already have a band saw and use it for dimensioning. My query came about because I saw Paul just take some lovely wood all prepared and square ready to use and I thought how nice it would be to get the material ready dimensioned but it was soooo expensive. The pine I was able to get was 1 inch PAR which ends up being almost 3/4″, then because it is warped after I have planed it flat and square (which takes me a very long time) is getting close to 1/2″. Further, when I put several boards to gather to make tops and sides it becomes very warped at times and I end up having to bend it as I fit it and force it into the joints. I never see Paul have these issues so I was just looking to see how I might start from the same place as he does on the videos. Hard wood is very expensive and the pine I can get seems to have several issues. I will persevere and see how it goes and check out a few timber merchants that have been suggested. Really appreciate everyone’s input – thanks
Mick
1 February 2016 at 5:13 pm #134394I was using a number 5, but I also had the same problem with a number 4. Also the wood became sort of glossy and very smooth? Thanks for the reply maybe it was a hollow but the problem was there for the entire length of the piece?
Mick
7 July 2014 at 12:56 pm #59167I finally took delivery of my record power 300e bandsaw. It has a couple of little niggles, like the tracking knob did not turn the shaft, but I fixed that by removing the plastic knob and turning the bolt. The table fixing system does not go tight when at an angle, but the lovely man who sold it to me is coming round tomorrow to look at it and help out (great service from Bivens machinery). But, overall I am very pleased with it, I have cut veneers that are very thin, resawing some pieces, shown in the photo and made a quick bandsaw box to help me get used to it. I need much more practice and a lot more knowledge but I am sure it will be a great addition to the work shop.
Thanks to everyone who helped me in making this decision.
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You must be logged in to view attached files.2 July 2014 at 4:09 pm #59057Thanks for the information. I have absolutely NO experience with a band saw so can offer no opinion of my own. I have, however, immersed myself in the you tube world of bandsaws! The most credible (just gut feeling, and comments from other forums) set up guru I found was The same Snodgrass referred to by George; he seemed to make sense. I get my new machine tomorrow and I shall endeavour to set it up as per his video and let you know how it goes.
Still not sure what drift actually is but maybe I am about to find out – or not?????Mick
30 June 2014 at 4:01 pm #58951Well, I took the plunge today and went and bought a new Record Power BS300E bandsaw. I got it from Bivens machinery who are only 30 minutes drive away so I went and had a chat with them. They were very helpful and had a few machines to see and were happy to spend as much time as I wanted discussing which band saw was the most suitable for my needs. I went for the slightly more expensive option as the advice was although it was more expensive it was better value for money.
I take delivery later this week and will let you know what it is like once I get it set up.
Thanks to everyone for offering advice, it has really helped me to make this decision.
By the way they were also the cheapest I could find anywhere on the internet which was pretty cool!Mick
29 June 2014 at 6:48 am #58932Wow, that saw looks awesome. It is amazing what can be done when one puts their mind to it. Well done. I am a little tempted but will probably still make a purchase of a new manufactured bandsaw. Going to visit the store tomorrow and will update.
Thanks for the information and the link, Mike.Mick
28 June 2014 at 7:20 am #58927thanks George, yourep,ies have been very informative and helpful, Nicollae the idea of making a bandsaw is intriguing but sounds beyond me at the moment; please post when it is finished and let us see it.
I had some very useful conversations with a man at record who put me on to a local dealer in Lytham St Annes who I called. he was incredibly helpful (and the prices were the cheapest I found) and suggested Schepach and record as the best options as he did sell all of the makes. He also suggested paying a little more for the better quality machine if it was affordable as it was better value for money. http://www.bivenmachinerysales.co.uk
So i shall take a ride out there on Monday and have more chats and look at the machines but am thinking of the record BS 300 E at 575 pounds. this has been a difficult decision and has taken me months to get to this point. Many forums suggest buying second hand to get more for the money but with no knowledge of saws I think I could have come unstuck. I will let you know how Monday goes and the final decision.
Thanks for all the time spent helping me get to this pointMick
27 June 2014 at 7:55 am #58915After much research and considerable thought as well as hours spent on ebay looking at bandsaws I have concluded that I am better off buying a new saw! I am aware that much advice suggests better value second hand and and more saw for your money but I know so little about these tools that I just do not know what I am looking for in terms of second hand issues.
If one is considering using the saw for mostly the projects detailed in the master class series as well as maybe cutting some larger pieces down for stock – what size saw is required?I am not looking at logs; but maybe maximum some 3 x 6 lengths that I can get from recycle yard and cut them down or projects
I am looking at the following makes
metabo
record
charnwood
does anyone have any advice please. I am thinking in terms of approx 400 pounds but can go higher if it is necessary to do so. I also consider that these items do go well on ebay so if I do get a saw that is too small then I can probably get half the money back from an ebay sale, not ideal but I am willing to take that risk.
Any thoughts?
mick3 June 2014 at 8:15 am #57822Again, thanks for all the replies. I have been looking on ebay and found Electra beckon 315 and 450 band saws for sale at erasable prices. Does anyone know what this make is like?
Thanks
Mick28 May 2014 at 4:29 pm #57652Thank you for the replies, I shall take this advice and learn a bit more and check out ebay. Really appreciate you taking the time to help me.
Mick
31 January 2014 at 6:13 am #26919As ever Greg, you are most helpful – thank you. Clearly I am as good at searching the web as I am at planing square. Great site and I will be getting a copy from there but my Canadian buddy never let’s me pay him when he brings me stuff, so your help has cost me LOL.
Mick
30 January 2014 at 3:38 pm #26870Well, having read through all the advice, watched the Tribe video, which was vey useful and taken in what has been said, I now seem to be much better at getting the square I was looking for.
I think my main problem was that I was not only “bulldogging” the plane but going at it at a rate of knots. Having used the finger approach and taken some time to take steady controlled strokes I have much more control and far better results.
I have not been able to get the essential woodwork book here in UK but I do have a friend in Canada who always asks if there is anything I need from Canada when he comes over!
I know what to say when I see him in May.Again many sincere thanks for the help, every post has been useful and inspirational for me, and has helped to improve my skill. One day I shall hopefully be able to help some one else who has this problem.
Mick
29 January 2014 at 7:45 am #26799Wow! Thanks for so much really good and interesting advice. I have plenty here to go and work on.
Ed, I am sure that I “bulldog” so I shall certainly try a lighter touch. I will check out all the links and go through this post and try it all and then get back to let you know how I get on.
Really appreciate the help and I am sure it will make a difference to my work.
Much appreciated
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