If you have done some handy work around the house, you have used a saw. Most saws can do just about anything you need, but a band saw is a different kind of tool, as it is not only versatile, but can open up new ways to work as it gives you the ability to stretch what kinds of wood or metal projects you can tackle.
What exactly is a band saw and how does this tool work? Primarily a band saw is a pair of wheels holding a thin rotating blade. Attached to this is a table that supports what you are working on and a motor to run the whole thing. In fact, there are kits to make any kind of band saw tools you are interested in and that would allow you to customize it for your own needs. (more…)
I have always been a sucker for power tools because as a woman, and not a big one either, I know that they give me a bit of leverage when it comes to those little projects around the house. What is even better, some companies have made a line a power tools for women, with our hand size in mind. Although when they make them pink it kinda drives me crazy! Just give me power tools I can use, never mind the color!
But I do love that there is more out there for us gals. I even ran across a couple of awesome blogs that are written by women with some fun projects in them. One of them that I have come to really love is Meg’s ToolGirl blog. If you are the kind of gal who loves to putter around the house with some power tools in hand, this is probably your kind of blog. (more…)
There are many great brands out there when you are looking band saw tools for your workshop. It doesn’t matter if you are a weekend woodworker or have a shop full of cabinet makers, there are bound to be some great band saw tools that will be just right for the job.
This week we took a look at the brand “Jet” and are going to show you an array of band saws for every class of woodworker. They have everything from inexpensive band saws for under $1000 to the top of the line ones that will set you back almost $3000. (more…)
When it comes to any kind of home improvement project, nothing quite beats the versatility of a table saw. You can make just about anything on it, and you can add some accessories to turn it into a jack of all trades for your home projects. But since table saws come in a variety of types and sizes, what one suits you best? Let’s look at the four basic types of table saws and what they do. (more…)
Hole saws are a variety of saw that is used to cut the same size holes multiple times. There are a wide variety of hole saws, that are made from a variety of materials. These include bi-metal hole saws, carbon steel hole saws, carbide grit hole saws, carbide tipped hole saws and diamond hole saws. (more…)
Of course, the most important thing you can choose after the bandsaw itself, is the blades. For just about any band saw, there are three basic types of blades: Carbon steel blades, bi-metal blades and carbide tipped blades. (more…)
Just as with any band saw, there are two main types of wood band saw. If you have a bigger area to work in, a floor-standing model will give you more versatility and allow you to tackle the bigger projects. Although typically built with a professional in mind, the larger floor-standing model can be used in home projects. (more…)
If you have done some handy work around the house, you have used a saw. Most saws can do just about anything you need, but a band saw is a different kind of tool, as it is not only versatile, but can open up new ways to work as it gives you the ability to stretch what kinds of wood or metal projects you can tackle.
When it comes to any kind of home improvement project, nothing quite beats the versatility of a table saw. You can make just about anything on it, and you can add some accessories to turn it into a jack of all trades for your home projects. But since table saws come in a variety of types and sizes, what one suits you best? Let’s look at the four basic types of table saws and what they do.