| Description |
202 pages ; 27 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 199) and index. |
| 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. |
| Summary |
In this highly visual guide, the author covers 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 as well as safety and bandsaw maintenance. |
| Subject |
Band saws.
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Woodwork.
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Sawing.
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| Added Title |
Complete illustrated guide to bandsaws |
| ISBN |
9781600850967 |
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1600850960 |
| Music No. |
071259 Taunton Press |
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