Thread: Tablesaw or bandsaw?

Originally Posted by Utopian

I've been to Lowe's and looked at that bandsaw repeatedly. I don't have a bandsaw and would love to get a nice quality big one, but for now I wouldn't mind getting one just for scales. Max, from what you wrote, I assume you consider the Skil to be adequate? I was worried that it would not accurate enough.

I think it's a bargain for what you get. Skill is Bosch. It's made in China, but what isn't.

It's real easy to put together. The only thing you need to do when ripping is to use your fingers (always be carefull not to get to close to the blade) and hold the piece of wood against the ripping fence. Kind a like when you hone and are holding the tang side of the razor while using your other hand/fingers to counter weight/balance the razor.

Go slowly, follow the laser guide which once calibrated is spot on! and rip it through. You might end up with a lesser width at the end because you really can't use your fingers that close to the wood when trying to push it through the last inch or two.

I'm totally happy. I have a few other Skill tools and they are very good. Again, we're not talking for big project either like cannonfodder. For those you need the big guns.