The New Complete Guide to the Band Saw; Everything You Need to Know About the Most Important Saw in the Shop

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• ISBN13: 9781565233188
• ISBN10: 1565233182
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2007-07-01
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Pub Co Inc

Summary

This essential guide to woodworking's most versatile tool includes a thorough analysis on everything needed to know in order to purchase, setup, use, and maintain a band saw. This book details what woodworkers need to know before purchasing a sawincluding the eight questions to ask before buying a used sawalong with topics such as a part-by-part overview of every component of the saw, techniques of set-up and alignment, choosing the right blade, and understanding hand positioning to provide any woodworker with the most complete guide to a band saw. Special sections are devoted to band saw accessories, how to deal with common problems, and how to maintain a band saw to keep it running effectively and efficiently for years.

Author Biography

Mark Duginske is a band saw expert and the author of 10 woodworking books, including Band Saw Bench Guide and Band Saw Handbook. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, Fine Homebuilding, Fine Woodworking, and Woodshop News. His work in the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park, Illinois, appeared on This Old House and the PBS Frank Lloyd Wright Special. He lives in Merrill, Wisconsin.