Bandsaws: Mastering Setup and Use - A No BS Guide

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*Support What we do at KMTools.com In this video, we're going to cover the basics of setting up your bandsaw and learning how to use it. We'll discuss the importance of tension, how to adjust it, and some common uses for a bandsaw. If you're interested in woodworking but have never used a bandsaw, this is the video for you! By the end of this video, you'll be able to use your bandsaw to great effect! Let me know what you’d like to see next! Please like, comment and subscribe. ---- Products and Videos Discussed *Support what we do* at KMTools.com *Andy Klein’s Bandsaw Tension App Explanation Video (update coming soon)* https://youtu.be/sW-afPosTaI?si=Bwi5PV5GM3VGCTK3 *Bandsaw Tensioning App IPHONE* https://shop.kmtools.com/TensionAppIphone *Bandsaw Tensioning App ANDROID* https://shop.kmtools.com/TensionAppAndroid *Bandsaw Flush Trim Jig* https://kmtools.com/products/bandsaw-flush-trim-jig-5-pack *Bandsaw Flush Trim Jig Video* https://youtu.be/VsLN_gJvCZA?si=NZd8IEsWABMQjMn4 *Miter Slot Locking Hardware* https://kmtools.com/products/miter-slot-hardware-kit-for-jigs *Timberwolf 1/2” Blade* https://amzn.to/3QVTgUH *Timberwolf 1/4” Blade* https://amzn.to/3QWkBWT *Timberwolf 1/8” Blade* https://amzn.to/3ucpp1e *Andy Klein Bandsaw Sharpening Jig* https://youtu.be/aZXlvm8qqHQ?si=7_e9WMZPdgAklQaK *The Katz-Moses Woodworkers with Disabilities Fund ABOUT* https://kmtools.com/pages/kmww-charity ---- *Check out OUR BRAND NEW STORE for tons of great TOOLS and Support the Katz-Moses Woodworkers with Disabilities Fund*: http://www.KMTools.com ---- Timestamps No BS Bandsaw Intro 0:00 Bandsaw Setup and Blades 0:34 Bandsaw Tracking 1:22 Bandsaw Tension 3 Methods 1:56 Tension Your Bandsaw with Your Phone 3:37 Setting Up the Guides 5:28 Types of Bandsaw Blades 6:52 Resawing on the Bandsaw 2 Ways 8:28 Cutting Curves on the Bandsaw 11:32 Bandsaw Flush Trim Jig 14:06 Bandsaw Zero Clearance Tip Tip 14:56 Bandsaw Tension Tip 15:31 NO BS Outro 16:10 ---- Check me out on social media: www.instagram.com/jkatzmoses www.Facebook.com/katzmoseswoodworking patreon.com/katzmoseswoodworking youtube.com/katzmoseswoodworkingshop ---- Tools I love: My Apron: https://kmtools.com/collections/workwear My favorite Dozuki dovetail saw - https://shop.kmtools.com/dozuki My favorite Ryoba saw - https://shop.kmtools.com/ryoba Marking Gauge: https://shop.kmtools.com/dbmk Marking Knife: https://shop.kmtools.com/dbmk NEW Suizan Flush Trim Saw: https://shop.kmtools.com/flush Narex Richter Chisels: https://lddy.no/ussg Knew Concepts Coping Saw (best deal I’ve found): https://lddy.no/120mz Dewalt Planer Package: http://amzn.to/2thEf6O CMT Chrome are the Absolute Best Table Saw Blades (JKM10CMT for Additional 10% Off)- https://lddy.no/ggf9 Great Small Tape Measure: https://lddy.no/120n2 BLEM Combination Squares (high accuracy and value at a fraction of the price due to cosmetic scratch): https://lddy.no/120n3 The ABSOLUTE best Sandpaper on the market: https://lddy.no/10ucv Dewaxed Shellac Flakes: http://amzn.to/2FeqqYh 5 Minute Epoxy 10% Discount code JKATZMO: https://bit.ly/30bA39o 2:1 High Performance Epoxy 10% Discount code JKATZMO: https://bit.ly/30bA39o Dewalt Trim Router: https://amzn.to/3Ay6c7D Dewalt Full Size Router Kit: https://amzn.to/3FH8Njp Dewalt Planer: https://amzn.to/2YSkpiS Bosch 1.25 HP Colt Router: https://amzn.to/3DzNjmF Bosch Edge Guide: https://amzn.to/2uRRKs2 Bosch Bushings Set: https://amzn.to/2JUNRYb Centering Cone: https://amzn.to/2OjgOAf *MY CNC MACHINES* (I highly recommend both) Bescutter Laser’s Website: http://bit.ly/bescutter Avid CNCs of all shapes and sizes: https://bit.ly/3cdKdqA