The Bandsaw Book
by Lonnie Bird
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Author: Lonnie BirdEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10-01
ISBN: 1561582891
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Taunton
Book Reviews of The Bandsaw Book
Book Review: Covers The Basics
Summary: 4 Stars
I just finished this book and it seems to be fairly comprehensive. It covered several points about blades, tooth pattern, resawing, and tensioning that I had never considered. I bought this book so I would know what to look for when purchasing a bandsaw and I feel I learned enough to make an educated decision. I'll also be able to refer back to the tuning chapter when the time comes.
I only gave it 4/5 stars because it was pretty repetitious in places. A lot of the information in the sidebars was repeated almost verbatim in the text. That goes for the picture captions too. Come on, after you tell me three or four times that bandsaws are great because they don't kick back like table saws, I get it! Other than that little nit, I found it to be a useful book and I'm glad I bought it.
Summary of The Bandsaw Book
The bandsaw is one of the most widely used woodworking tools, found in 3 out 4 home and professional workshops. Although deceptively simple - a steel blade rotating around two rubber-clad wheels, the bandsaw does its best work when it's tuned properly. Unfortunately, most owner's manuals provided by tool manufacturers are difficult to understand, and the drawings and photos are unclear.In this book, professional woodworker Lonnie Bird gives all the information bandsaw owners wished came in the owner's manual plus much more - what to look for when buying a bandsaw and how to tune it up for optimal performance. The information is presented in an accessible, easy-to-understand way, making this a quick reference as well as comprehensive handbook. All the information is up-to-date and thoroughly researched. Excellent color photos by the author and a clean, friendly layout gives this book on a classic woodworking subject a fresh modern look. This clearly illustrated and photographed volume will quickly become the standard reference and is a must-have title for any woodworker.
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