Charles Wilson
05-03-2010, 8:50 PM
Looking to upgrade fence of a 14" Delta USA made bandsaw. Thinking of the Kreg bandsaw fence. Next project requires me to rip about a bazillion pickets made from 1" cedar. Will this do the trick? Concerned about drift and adjusting as I am new to bandsaw use.
EDIT: Just checked in "The Bandsaw Book" and there appears to be a lot more to this beast then I anticipated.
Other help sought on the following:
1. What type (pitch, teeth, width, length) and brand of blade should I be looking into to rip 1" cedar? Adding links would be great!
2. How to properly tension a blade?
3. Any other necessary upgrades/stuff to do while I am at it? I bought the saw used (used lightly).
4. Its been out in the garage and has a slight rusting to the cast iron table. What do you recommend to remove the surface rust (no pitting) and prevent in the future.
Thanks,
Chuck
EDIT: Just checked in "The Bandsaw Book" and there appears to be a lot more to this beast then I anticipated.
Other help sought on the following:
1. What type (pitch, teeth, width, length) and brand of blade should I be looking into to rip 1" cedar? Adding links would be great!
2. How to properly tension a blade?
3. Any other necessary upgrades/stuff to do while I am at it? I bought the saw used (used lightly).
4. Its been out in the garage and has a slight rusting to the cast iron table. What do you recommend to remove the surface rust (no pitting) and prevent in the future.
Thanks,
Chuck