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Got a cool chunk of wood you’ve been holding on to for just the right project? How about a bandsaw box? They’re easy and fun to make.

I recently found a box mattress and a headboard leaning up against the dumpster on my way to the shop. As long as it’s not actually in the dumpster I’ll salvage the wood from it. After …

Re-sawing, the process of cutting a board into thinner pieces of the same length and width, opens up a world of woodworking opportunities. Re-sawing allows you to create wide panels from narrow boards, thin pliable pieces for bent laminations, thin sheets of veneer, and even turn logs into lumber. Like any woodworking skill, re-sawing takes time and practice to master.

Six years ago my neighbor and friend Dave gifted me his vintage Sears Craftsman 12” band saw. I love this machine and use it quite a lot. Sears used to make these saws and sell them mainly to…

How to Make a Bandsaw Box: I recently got a new bandsaw in the shop. I don’t have any experience with a bandsaw and thought I would create a project that would get me a little practice. I have seen others make bandsaw boxes before so I thought I could give it a try. This was …

All you need to cut a circle on the band saw is a piece of plywood with a nail driven in to act as a pivot. but this jig is a little more versatile. It's adjustable and easy to detach from your band saw.

Bandsaws are great for resawing boards into thinner pieces. They are essential tools if you need to make ample use of your wood because they turn less wood into