On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 07:06:45 -0500, "Scott Willett"
wrote:

Michael,

I am getting conflicting advice about the band saw. Can you cut curves
effectively with a band saw. I was also told it was a safer machine than
the table saw.

Sure can- the radius of the curve is limited by the width of the blade
(narrower blade = tighter radius) You can free-hand them without risk
of kickback, or use a jig.

Thanks
"Michael Baglio" wrote in message
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On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 17:47:10 GMT, "Chuck Hoffman"
wrote:

The most important machine in any woodworker's shop is the table saw.

Well...

While I'd agree that the most _used_ machine in my shop is the table
saw, I'd give it up if I had to choose between it and my bandsaw.

My cabinet saw is the most used because it's a huge _convenience_, and
I wouldn't want to be without it. But everything I do on it could be
done, (with just a little more effort), using another tool. On the
other hand my well tuned bandsaw, is capable of performing stock
milling tasks I'd be hard pressed to accomplish any other way.

Just a thought,
Michael Baglio


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