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I no longer buy any Lenox carbon bands. Had very bad results with a batch of them a couple of years ago. I was told by John at Woodcraft bands that Lenox carbon was being made offshore. The last...

Bob
Inherent memory in urethane is not absolute, I would refer you to: http://www.moldeddimensions.com/compressionsetcreep.htm or any number of other reputable articles on creep and compression set....

If the epoxy let's you down--as it probably will, the correct adhesive for urethane tires is 3M 5200 marine adhesive/sealant. Comes in regular (7-day cure time) or fast-cure version. I have never...

I've been running with 5 degree bevel (to center) for more than 20 years with absolutely rock steady tracking. Many of the restorers on the old ww machinery site, crown the same way. 7 degrees...

After a 35 year career as mechanical engineer/machine designer here, I can assure you that the guys in that conversation do not have a clue as to what they are talking about!

Regards
Bob

There is also a .014 thick band--don't know what the set is. I've heard that some luthiers get custom set blades to provide a press-fit kerf for fretwires. Might check around some of the instrument...

I believe that would be a 5" radius! (Unless OP has a 20" saw)

Bob

John,
You're a better man than I am to be able to put a "ha, ha" and a smiley face in your post, under the circumstances. Those blades are just too expensive to have cr*p like this happen! I agree...

Wow, John! In a weak moment after reading this thread, I was almost convinced to try a RK! Apparently, Laguna has a great blade, but I've just heard too many horror stories about their customer...

I make all cuts--shoulders and cheeks on the bandsaw using the miter gage or the fence. For tenons up to about 2.5" wide, my preferred blade is a carbon hardback 1/2 inch 6T raker (non-hook). I buy...

Brian,

Chances are that the key never fit the shaft keyway properly. Consequently, it has been "working" since the press was new. I can't believe there isn't a member close to you that is also a...

Well said, Richard!

If it hasn't been mentioned already, you might want to consider urea resin glue. It has a long working time, and most importantly, no creep. Clean off squeeze out before it hardens! I found it...

Wow, I'm glad I didn't have a forum to ask, before I built 12 raised panel interior doors out of poplar 15 years ago. I'd have missed out on a very satisfying project. All mortise and tenon, panels...

Rough board thickness-Blade kerf (not band thickness)
Divide by 2
Set the fence

Bob

Chad,

If you have the same jointer as me, you have a fixed (not adjustable) out feed table. This necessitates setting the knives concentric, and at the same time setting the cutting circle (knife...

I cut down a Jetlock fence from a Unisaw to fit the 18" x 19 1/2" table of my bandsaw. There is absolutely no problem with the rear lockup. Jetlocks require attention to the "timing" of the locking...

Don't even think about it! Not only is it extremely dangerous, if it worked at all, it would produce a "circular ground" blade, which by definition has zero clearance, and would not cut--it may push...

Mike:

I assume you are straight-edging the wheels under tension. Question is, how much tension? Frame deflection under tension will change the alignment, usually significantly. I suggest you...

Mike

Despite the naysayers, your 5/8-3 x .025 Olson blade is perfectly appropriate for your 14 inch saw. Tension your saw to the max setting, not beyond. This blade at .025 thick, sees the same...

This is why when I regrind my Trimaster, I reduce the hook to 6.5 degrees. I tried 5 degrees, but I like 6.5 better. A blatant ripoff of Timberwolf's PC geometry. I've found the less agressive...

Bobby,

The tires he's getting are orange urethane, and I've never found an epoxy that will bond urethane to metal. (cast iron, steel, aluminum)
The only adhesive that I have used successfully...

Ken,

I think that your problem is that Timberwolf's silicon steel does not have the hardenabilty or edge holding quality of either plain carbon, or bi-metal blades. If I was doing a lot of Ipe,...

I'd make them 3/8 thick by 2.5-3.0 wide. Length depends somewhat on setback but my rule of thumb is to make them as long as possible, even if I have to miter the ends for clearance.

Regards
Bob

Ian,

I'm one of those guys who does all his solid wood ripping on the bandsaw. I generally use a 3/4-3 bi-metal blade for 2 inch rough sawn. My question is do you plan to joint an edge first? I...