Here it is, as promised - my new bandsaw, and the last fruit from my freelance business labors. In the interest of a more healthy mind, I decided to give up freelance work at long last. Now I have more time to spend with my tools. I have always said they were an investment in myself. Let’s see!
Hammer for scale.
Gabe Says:
May 16th, 2006 at 8:54 amVisit Gabe
Can you put a 1/4″ blade on that monster? I use the bandsaw mostly to cut free forms but yours looks like it would be great for re-sawing. Is it good for both?
Dave Says:
May 16th, 2006 at 9:02 amVisit Dave
Yeah, you can. In fact, I need to order one, or go track one down. I think the blades are like 132 inches! I can’t remember the upper capacity, but it’s a wide blade on now - 1 inch.
Descending Ashtray » Dave Selden, Dr. of Plane Science Says:
January 15th, 2007 at 6:44 pmVisit Descending Ashtray » Dave Selden, Dr. of Plane Science
[…] Can you believe the size of that bandsaw! And you thought mine was big! I guess it came from a ship of some kind, along with its unpictured, but equally large brother, a 12-inch jointer. Gary said most large ships have shops on board to mend parts that need fixing while at sea. Probably keeps the crew entertained on the long voyages, too. I think it’s pretty awesome that when they moved into a new shop, they couldn’t resist adding another major tool at the same time (something I have definitely been guilty of)! […]