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Lots of things to learn when starting with a bandsaw. I hope this will be of some help to you :- BANDSAW TUNING - UNPLUGED BEFORE TUNING - ensure that the bandsaw is set up on a level plane and bolted, or clamped down to prevent movement. If...

Hope you will already be on the way to improving matters, but in case anything was missed, I am sending the bandsaw tuning sheet I put together some time ago, which may help. BANDSAW TUNING - UNPLUGED BEFORE TUNING - ensure that the bandsaw is set up on a level plane and bolted, or clamped down...

Sounds like you are not shifting the sawdust quickly enough and the blade just jams up when it's full. More so with wet timber. That can also change the blade alignment, so make shure you have enough 'suck' from the extractor vac to keep it clear

Can you be a bit more specific. Are you looking for similar guides or something that will easily handle a 1/8" blade? What problems are you having with the supplied guides?

rubberheed, perhaps a bit late but some of this rundown may help with any problems that may occur. BANDSAW TUNING - UNPLUGED BEFORE TUNING - ensure that the bandsaw is set up on a level plane and bolted, or clamped down to prevent movement. If this is a modern or used machine, ensure that it...

I have had hearing aids for many years in both ears. I started with NHS aids, but was disappointed that they were so very bulky and noticeable, not concealed in the ear. Eventually I went private and had the small inside ones, which I liked, but as my hearing worstened, I eventually bought a set...

I have an older iPad (4) and Sky Router, but need a TV-Link for the lounge TV as the router signal is weaker and did drop out in the opposite corner of our detached house. As such, when I have my iPad near the router, it's fine, but I need to actually switch the connection in the iPad when in...

Sounds good and will keep you busy. By the way, did you get a 'result' cleaning your bandsaw blades?

Really excellent work. Not seen that before, but something to be looked after and perhaps used for the stronger stuff rather than tea.

I buy some whenever I go to a show, or visit various timber merchants when some particular timber is needed. At present I am short on Purpleheart timber or turning blanks wanted, so am looking around for that, As I only make bandsaw boxes, the demand is not to high and I need to use up the...

Welcome Chris. Hope you find it as interesting and informative as I have over the last few years. Malcolm,

Thanks Oliver. What are you up to these days in your woodworking?

As it happens, I am presently trying to get some more purpleheart timber. However, I now finish all my boxes with Tru-Oil. Wipe it on after the box has been sanded and sealed and usually 3 coats will give a superb finish, but the more you do the higher the gloss and always lightly sand with...

Thanks John, will give them a call as the web is not showing what I need.

Hi Chas, Ideally 5-8" width x 1 or 2" thickness x 48" a couple of those would do ?

Went up to Sykes today looking for purple heart timber, but no joy. Anyone know where I can get some fairly local to me B47 5QZ, or has some they don't need and can sell to me. Don't need a lot, just enough for a few boxes. Cheers

Quite right Fritz. In hindsight I should have cut along the grain from the one to the other. It may still have shown, but maybe not as much.

Very nice indeed and most unusual. Well done.

Hiya marcos, the Valentine box is Elm and Laburnum with redheart fronting for the hearts. The Thumnail tower is a combination of Laburnum front and back, douglas fir and yellow pine.

Keeping busy with more boxes. On e for valentines and another 'tower' to be ready soon.