New Complete Guide to Band Saws

This essential guide to woodworking's most versatile tool includes a thorough analysis on everything needed to know in order to purchase, setup, use and maintain a band saw. This book details what woodworkers need to know before purchasing a saw, including the eight questions to ask before buying a used saw, along with topics such as a part-by-part overview of every component of the saw, techniques of set-up and alignment, choosing the right blade, and understanding hand positioning to provide any woodworker with the most complete guide to a band saw. Special sections are devoted to band saw accessories, how to deal with common problems, and how to maintain a band saw to keep it running effectively and efficiently for years.