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Old 09-26-2019, 09:49 PM
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Just bought the Rikon 10-305 and a 24tpi blade. Used it on the AB4 187 stock (3/16 thick). So far it's just what I needed. Only drawback is the slot in the table is a non standard size, so most miter guides won't fit. Easy enough to make one for 90 degree cuts, but just ordered the Rikon one for angled cuts (though the reviews weren't very good for the mitre).

I'm new to band saws, but first cuts have come out decent. Used WD40 as cutting fluid. Needed some cleaning up of the cuts, but far quicker and nicer than hacksaw.

Edit: Mitre came today.Very happy with it. Fits snug in the slot, looks like it will do everything I will need.

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Old 09-27-2019, 06:23 AM
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I'm new to band saws, but first cuts have come out decent.
Probably due to my lack of skill, the bandsaw is a "rough cut" tool, taking off most of the material (be it wood or metal). From there, depending upon size, a belt sander, Scotch brite wheel or Dremel attachment is generally the next step.
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Old 09-27-2019, 12:25 PM
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The nature of a bandsaw cut is not going to clean enough edge for me. I use it to cut it to the line and then sand on the 1? sander to final dimension. I?d say 95% of the cuts are 3/4? angle. Some times there are some larger pieces but it?s pretty rare.
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Old 09-27-2019, 06:44 PM
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Default Cheap Band Saw

I got by with the 100 saw, but if building another plane, or anything that I want good quality result, I?ll get a better band saw. The cheap one cannot cut a straight line, always a few degrees off. No amount of adjustment improves it. Means you must allow for that and then sand or grind or file away a lot of material to get a good looking piece.
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