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Taunton's complete illustrated guide to bandsaws

Johnson, Roland Anthony, Paul The Taunton Press, Inc (Newtown, CT., 2010) (eng) English 9781600850967 Unknown Unknown SAWING; Unknown The bandsaw is a woodworking favorite and the workhorse of any wood shop. Craftsmen and women turn to this practical tool for a wide array of tasks -- cutting curves, ripping stock, making a variety of useful joints, using guides and templates, and transforming thick boards into veneer. Now woodworkers can learn to make the most of their bandsaw in this valuable addition to the acclaimed Complete Illustrated Guide library. The format is highly visual, covering all there is to know about working with a bandsaw -- from basic uses to some of the most advanced techniques -- including shaping operations and sophisticated joinery. Safety and bandsaw maintenance complete this essential guide.
Physical dimension
202 p. 28 cm. ill.
Summary / review / table of contents

The versatile bandsaw.
Cutting abilities ;
Types of saws ;
Anatomy ;
Accessories ;
Buying new ;
Buying used –

Tune-up and alignment.
Tire maintenance ;
Handling blades ;
Table maintenance –

Bandsaw blades.
Blade terminology ;
Cleaning blades ;
Storing blades –

Blade guides.
Squaring blades ;
Replacing blades –

Safety.
Know thy saw ;
The bandsaw workstation ;
Safety gear ;
Safety accessories ;
A safe stance ;
Safe stock feeding –

Sawing straight.
Pushers ' Basic cuts ;
Dealing with blade drift ;
Using fences ;
Tapering ;
Two essential jogs –

Sawing basic curves.
Circles and arcs ;
Complex curves –

Advanced cutting techniques.
Compound sawing ;
Curved moldings ;
Making tenons ;
Special techniques ;
Slabbing lobs.

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