Popular Woodworking 2008-06 № 169, страница 29

A Better Way to WorkC Part 5

Band Saws

by Marc Adams

once toured a very large custom cabinetmaking shop and noticed that they had no band saws. When I asked the owner what his reason was for not having one of these saws, he responded by saying, "Band saws are for curves, and when we need to cut a curved line we use either a scroll saw or a saber saw." I was shocked to think that a multi-million dollar manufacturer of wooden products did not have one of the most valuable and versatile tools in the shop.

As a matter of fact, I have since toured many production and home shops that do not have band saws either. How can that be? I think the band saw is one of the most versatile woodworking tools. Yes, it can cut curves and irregular lines, but that is just the beginning. Band saws can be used to cut thick materials, re-saw lumber, make

A versatile machine. The band saw can be

usedfor straight cuts of course, but it's also handy for cutting cabriole legs, dovetails, mortise and tenons and much more.