Band
Saw Fundamentals
The Complete Guide
by Rick Peters
Softcover
215 x 255mm
192pp
Published by Hearst Books, a division of Sterling Publishing Co. Inc., New York USA
R.R.P.$29.90
ISBN 1-58816-522-1
Letter Opener
Band-Sawn Box
Curved
Stationery Box
Cabriole Leg Stool
Extract from back cover of book:
Capable of handling many woodworking tasks, the band saw is one of the most versatile stationary power tools. In fact, many woodworkers believe that it's the most important tool in the shop. Although the band saw is known primarily as a curve-cutting machine, it can also rip, crosscut, miter, bevel and much more.
The fifth book in the Popular Mechanics Workshop series gives you all the information you need to carefully choose, expertly use, and efficiently maintain a band saw. The more you learn about this remarkably effective tool, the more you'll be able to accomplish with it.
Band saws come in all shapes and sizes, from diminutive portable tools to large heavy-duty floor-mounted versions. Rick Peters begins this detailed guide by showing you what to look for - and what to look out for - when shopping for one of your own.
While a band saw doesn't require a lot of accessories, the most important are blades, which vary in length, width, profile and material choices. Peters describes different blades and explains how to choose which replacement guide blocks and guide systems you may need.
Peters takes you through all the basic cutting techniques, from crosscutting to curves and guides you through several advanced techniques like woodworking joints, including half-laps and dovetails.
There are numerous jigs and fixtures you can build for your band saw to expand its usefulness in the shop. Peters provides detailed plans for a dozen jigs and fixtures, including an unusual sliding fence that lets you make your own lumber.
Your band saw is of no use if it's not running properly. Maintenance and repair schedules are clearly detailed so you can keep your saw in excellent running condition. In the final chapter, Peters presents four practical and handsome projects that you can make using your band saw.
Now you can make the most of this multipurpose and valuable tool.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Introduction
Choosing
a Band Saw
Bench-Top Band Saws
Floor-Model Band Saws
Industrial Band
Saws
Portable Band Saws
Saw Capacity
Wheel Configuration
Motor Drive
and Power
Ergonomics
Band
Saw Accessories
Band
Saw Blades
Guide Blocks
Dust Collection
Rip Fences
Fence Accessories
Band
Saw Jigs and Add-Ons
Basic
Band Saw Techniques
Changing
Blades
Working with Patterns
Setting Up to Cut
Using Safety Devices
Straight
Crosscuts
Straight Ripping
Curved Cuts
Curve-Cutting Tips
Angled Cuts
Working
with Long Stock
Cutting Narrow Stock
Working Safely with Small Pieces
Cutting
Round Stock
Cutting Non-Wood Materials
Advanced
Band Saw Techniques
Compound
Cuts
Making a Cabriole Leg
Pattern Cutting
Copying Curves
Cutting
Tapers
Resawing
Making Your Own Veneer
Making Your Own Lumber
Using
a Portable Band Saw
Joinery: Half-Laps
Joinery: Tenons
Joinery: Faux
Mortises
Joinery: Dovetails
Band
Saw Jigs & Fixtures
Featherboard
Vertical Featherboard
Push Block
Push Stick
Band Saw
Table
Band Saw Fence
Narrow Stock / Stop Attachment
Single-Point Resaw
Attachment
Circle-Cutting Jig
Single-Point Resaw Fence
Slip-On Resaw
Fence
Lumber-Cutting Fence
Band
Saw Maintenance
Anatomy of a Band Saw
Cleaning and Inspection
Band Saw Lubrication
Maintaining
Guide Blocks
Maintaining Thrust Bearings
Wooden Guide Blocks
Maintaining
the Tabletop
Maintaining the Fence
Maintaining a Miter Gauge
Reducing
Vibration
maintaining Blades
Modifying Blades
Wheel Repairs
Electrical
Repairs
Installing a Height Attachment
Installing an Add-On Fence
Attaching
the Tape
Installing Roller Guides
Installing Ceramic Guides
Troubleshooting
Band
Saw Projects
Letter Opener
Band-Sawn Box
Curved Stationery Box
Cabriole Leg Stool
Index