I'm a hobbyist on a limited budget looking for a bandsaw, primarily for resawing. Let's say, 12" of 8/4 hard maple cut down the middle would be the maximum I would ever ask of it. I'm under the impression that I'll need a steel framed bandsaw for that. What else do I need to know? Are guides...
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Last Post By: Maurice Mcmurry Today, 8:28 AMSure - why not? (Votes: 9)
Never. If I needed something, I'd buy or rent it. (Votes: 10)
Maybe. Depends on the person and the tool. (Votes: 52)
I finally got to do some serious cutting on my 17" grizzly bandsaw. I resawed some 8/4 poplar into 4/4 without the saw breaking a sweat. Going
Myles Moran Today, 10:22 AMThe Makita website still has the 2017-dated IPL for that saw on the saw's product page link.
I would contact Makita and inquire about the
The price difference between 15a and 20a receptacles is minimal in the larger scope of things (I buy the better grade, not the cheap ones) and I prefer
Jim Becker Today, 10:02 AMI will sell for $450 including shipping continental USA.
Thank you, Ed.
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Jerry Bruette Today, 9:16 AM
How to bend wood like this - Outdoor furniture project
Thread Starter: Alan LightstoneLooking for a new project to do. I've been spending a few months upgrading the workshop / fixing minor annoyances, and really need to actually build something. I ran across this in a magazine ad. The furniture is supposedly solid teak, though I don't think that will be in the cards for...
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