Band saw handbook

Band-saw fundamentals. Historical overview

Basic information

All about blades. Blade basics

Selecting a blade

Pre-use procedures. Alignment and tracking procedures

Adjusting the thrust bearings and guides

Tensioning the blade

Maintenance and cutting procedures. Maintenance and troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Basic cutting techniques

Patterns and templates

Making curves

Circular work

Making straight cuts

More advanced techniques

Projects.