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The Bandsaw Book | 
| Author: Lonnie Bird
Publisher: Taunton
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 38798
Format: Illustrated
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 10 x 7.9 x 0.5
ISBN: 1561582891
Dewey Decimal Number: 684.083
UPC: 094115582896
EAN: 9781561582891
ASIN: 1561582891
Publication Date: October 1, 1999
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Product Description
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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| Customer Reviews: Read 28 more reviews...
 Pretty good book June 23, 2008
I knew I wanted to buy a 14" bandsaw, but knew nothing about bandsaws and wanted a good overview. It accomplished that.
I get the impression that the author expected the reader to select the topics of interest and just read those. As a novice, I read the entire book straight through and as a result, got a bit tired of the repetition I went through.
It is an easy read and I learned effectively. I still have a couple questions, but was able to narrow my saw selection to two.
 Buy this BEFORE you buy a bandsaw June 15, 2008
If you are thinking about buying a bandsaw or are new to them, get this book! This book is packed with information that is helpful for buying new or used saws. It explains the differences in blades and what you need for different uses.
This book will save you money and guide you to the right saw for your needs. Well worth the price!
Must read if looking for first bandsaw March 27, 2008
I bought this book because I've been in the market for my first bandsaw for a few months. I've been researching the topic a lot and came across a recommendation for this book in a forum somewhere. Given Amazon's great price I thought what they heck. I found this book to be very informative and pointed out a lot of things I should be looking at when determining which saw to buy that I had not though of. It did this without knocking any brands or given slanted praise to any brand either which I really liked. I don't really like taking a recommendation from an author who recommends a brands that sponsors him. Definitely worth the money and the time.
The bible of bandsaws March 21, 2008
I bought the bandsaw and figured I better have a book to help me along. I bought this book with the hopes it would help. It has and will some more in the future.
I did find some of the information redundant as to what was written in the owners manual. But, there are great sections on how to tune up your saw, jigs, projects and a whole lot more. This book is in my shop with me and I find myself referring to it.
I would recommend for both novice and seasoned woodworkers. There is just a lot of good useful information.
Gives the Nuts and Bolts of Bandsaws September 5, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Every chapter is filled with knowledgeable experience gained from using many different types of bandsaws. Lonnie Bird has taught woodworking and the use of power tools such as the band saw for many years. Having used a bandsaw in the past and getting ready to do so again after a 15 year hiatus, I thought I should bone up on the facts. Lonnie had information I never even considered before. His treatment of bandsaw blades and their use is invaluable and complete. This book will be readily available in my shop for quick reference whenever I need it on bandsaw tuning or blade selection.
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