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The SS band saw is GREAT! Being able to skew the fence to adjust for blade drift during resawing is a great feature. I don't know why other manufactures offer this feature instead of a "resaw fence" with a point next to the blade so you can move the wood to compensate. I can consistently ...

I chopped 18 inches off my waytubes, Curious what people done with the leftovers, I was considering cutting short pieces and making drawer pulls for large cabinets. Thought I would ask and see what other ideas were out there, Do not particularly want to use them for table legs although they are a g...

I chopped 18 inches off my waytubes, Curious what people done with the leftovers, I was considering cutting short pieces and making drawer pulls for large cabinets. Thought I would ask and see what other ideas were out there, Do not particularly want to use them for table legs although they are a g...

;) Thanks, I will. Stupid question.... when I look at pics it looks like the disk is rotating towards the edge of the bade being sharpened. Doesn't this pose a safety risk? Obviously it works as people do it. Also, how long does it take? Thanks The 'line' of contact with the conical disk is on a ve...

IMAG0012_Small.jpg IMAG0010_Small.jpg IMAG0010_Small.jpg I have this one - http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/mvmisc_utilitylight.htm - and it works wonderfully. Now that it's been used for a while, can't get along without it. BTW I also use it on my router table. I have this same light for...

Well, I haven't tried it yet. I just got my Timber Wolf blades today. I have a 3/4" blade for resawing. Absolutely no reason it won't work. I will let you know this weekend. Hi All, Well, I tried the fence yesterday using a 3/4" Timber Wolf blade and it works just as expected. The first p...

Dick that is genius! These are the best resaw blades I have used. http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/wood-slicer-resaw-bandsaw-blades.aspx Mark, You said Dick but I assume the above was directed at me. When I first started resawing with my SS band saw I bought a 5/8" Timber Wolf blade. After r...

From some bragging friends you will not need anything more then the standard fence with that saw. Keep us informed on how the saw does, I've always wanted one but never had the room or the money to get one. Your posts will be about as close as I ever get owning one. Ed Hi Ed, Well, your friends mig...

Well, I haven't tried it yet. I just got my Timber Wolf blades today. I have a 3/4" blade for resawing. Absolutely no reason it won't work. I will let you know this weekend.

The SS band saw is GREAT! Being able to skew the fence to adjust for blade drift during resawing is a great feature. I don't know why other manufactures offer this feature instead of a "resaw fence" with a point next to the blade so you can move the wood to compensate. I can consistently r...