wife asked me why i need a bandsaw for,I dont have an instrument to play in a band,she is a goodone,can come up w/some good ones

Just tell her that you're trying to expand your horizens. 

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Ron Dudelston
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Above and Beyond WoodWorks

After you make her a nice piece with the band saw, you can trumpet your accomplishment. You'll be a man of note, then.

Hope you get the saw. It's a nice score.

Sorry. I couldn't resist.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Hey big Ron, did you get the bandsaw yet?

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
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yeah i picked it up an have been usin it,got the materials to start on makin some cabinets for the wifes new kitchen

What's your band saw Ron? Cabinets are fun to make. What are your blades?

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wow havent thought of that,need to look an see what kind of blade it is,the bran is Craftsman,an right now just usein the blade that came /it,have to look an see the blade.also didnt know there are differnt blades for it ,thats why i like this site,since i am new to some of this wood workin,this is my first big project,so wish me luck,an if i need help i KNOW where to go.

Tell her she could use it for cutting up meat.

Hey Ron,

You may be able to use a 1/2" or 5/8" 3 tooth per inch (TPI) blade for resawing. You can get blades as narrow a 1/8" for scrolling. For bandsaw boxes, a 3/16" blade is a good choice. A 3/8" blade is a good all purpose blade. 

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

I told her i was buying a plane and she looked at me astonished and said "You can fly?".

I told her i was buying a dust collection unit for the basement shop.  She said "Why bother? Half of the sawdust is up here!!!"

I saw a few of my plants were drying out on top cause they had no mulch on top to keep the moisture in.  

I told her "I'm going to the store to buy mulch for the house plants".

She said "Don't bother" and went into the laundry room and got a bucket half full of sawdust and chips.

"Here use this, it's from your pockets".

Great advice Gene!

Gene Howe said:

Hey Ron,

You may be able to use a 1/2" or 5/8" 3 tooth per inch (TPI) blade for resawing. You can get blades as narrow a 1/8" for scrolling. For bandsaw boxes, a 3/16" blade is a good choice. A 3/8" blade is a good all purpose blade. 

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

That's wonderful news Ron, if you could, can you get a model number off it?

Ron England said:

yeah i picked it up an have been usin it,got the materials to start on makin some cabinets for the wifes new kitchen

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

There are different sizes, thickness', lengths and TPI for band saw blades.
if you are cutting a lot of thin material, then a high TPI number is appropriate.

Ron England said:

wow havent thought of that,need to look an see what kind of blade it is,the bran is Craftsman,an right now just usein the blade that came /it,have to look an see the blade.also didnt know there are differnt blades for it ,thats why i like this site,since i am new to some of this wood workin,this is my first big project,so wish me luck,an if i need help i KNOW where to go.

Great rule of thumb James! Thin = high tpi, thick = low tpi.

James Hisebert said:

There are different sizes, thickness', lengths and TPI for band saw blades.
if you are cutting a lot of thin material, then a high TPI number is appropriate.

Ron England said:

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Take the first step, it will lead you to the LAST.
www.bandsawblog.com

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

Yes John. It's a rule and should be followed. TPI is very important.

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Congratulation on the new Band Saw Ron. We look forward to seeing some pictures of the cabinet project as it moves along. Take lots of pictures.

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John Moody
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John Moody Woodworks
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Well,  what if you hope  someday to join a band.

You can't wait till you  do to start practicing.

Congrats with the new band saw Ron, you really must have made a great compromise, you making her nice cabinets and stuff for the new kitchen and she allowing you to get the band saw. Way to go!

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