The bandsaw is an incredibly versatile woodworking tool. I use my Laguna 1412 all the time for notching, resawing, as well as cutting curved...
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DIY Summertime Beer Tote
As we move into the summer months, my project ideas seem to gravitate to projects which support warm weather activities. My friend Dave likes to take...
Continue ReadingHalf-Laps at the Bandsaw (Make a Seat Frame)
Half-Lap joints are strong with lots of surface area for glue. They have many applications in woodworking, but one place I use them frequently is for...
Continue ReadingMake a Wooden Spatula
Here’s a great gift you can make on your lathe. The handle of this spatula is turned, and the end is shaped using the bandsaw and sanding. Make more...
Continue ReadingBandsaw Circle Cutting Jig
Most woodworkers find the need to cut circles at some point, and there are multiple ways to accomplish the task. Router jigs are useful, but produce...
Continue ReadingPower Carve a Spoon Using a Bandsaw and Die Grinder
There are a few conversation topics that are inevitable whenever woodworkers get together; “what is your favorite wood species?”, “what is your...
Continue ReadingLogs to Lumber on a Bandsaw
There are plenty of good reasons for mastering this process: Get species you can’t commercially buy. Control the dimensions of your stock. (Great...
Continue Reading14bx Bandsaw: 2.5 HP vs. 1.75 HP – What’s the Real Dif?
A 14” bandsaw is right in the sweet spot for many woodworkers, providing enough capacity and power to tackle nearly any task, ranging from resawing...
Continue ReadingHow to Make Easy DIY Curvy Inlay Cutting Boards on a Bandsaw
Here’s a fun project that looks challenging and draws lots of accolades from customers and admirers, but it’s actually a pretty simple cutting board...
Continue ReadingReplacing Bandsaw Tires – Easier Than You Might Think
Bandsaw tires are an important contributor to the performance and precision that you expect from your bandsaw.
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