SteveKorz's Blog at LumberJocks.com http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/SteveKorz/blog Sat, 31 May 2008 19:16:52 GMT Bandsaw injuries or safety concerns http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/SteveKorz/blog/4825 OK… I’m a little accident proned. I’m going to get a bandsaw in the next week or so, and before I acquire a hospital bill from doing something dumb, I thought I would try a preemptive strike and ask if anyone had any advice or direction for me to take on how NOT to get hurt with it. I realize that most of it is common sense, such as “don’t have the blade guard up all the way when you cut ¼ inch material… etc.” But, are there any special circumstances or jobs that you’ve put yourself in that didn’t turn out as safe as you’d hoped, resulting in an injury or near injury? I have “zero” experience with this type of machine.

Thanks to some advice I got on my past blog, I have most of what they told me to buy (books, etc). I just thought it might be good to hear from some first hand experiences. Thanks in advance!

—Steve

]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 19:16:52 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/SteveKorz/blog/4825 SteveKorz Today I've bit the bullet... http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/SteveKorz/blog/4729 Today I finally ordered my new Rikon 10-325 14” Deluxe Bandsaw. Woodcraft said it would take 7-14 days for it to come in. Seems weird spending so much money for something you don’t have… lol. I read Dick Cain's review, and I was sold (by the way, Dick, thanks for that awesome review!).

I’ve wanted a bandsaw for years, but I’ve never gotten around to getting one. The price has went up since Dick’s review, I’m assuming metal and fuel costs. I’m going to purchase a mobile base for it, and a variety of blades. The general consensus is that the blade that comes with the saw is not too fantastic. Since there are quite a few experienced bandsaw users in this community, I thought I’d ask a couple questions.

Has anyone here had any success with a “reasonably” priced mobile base for one of these, or has anyone made their own for this or similar equipment? I think this machine is about 250 pounds… so, the base would have to easily handle that weight.

Also, I’ve seen several reviews on blades here. I really want this machine to cut planks from some oak and hickory timber on a sled, and I want to do some resawing. Any suggestions from those that have done this type of milling?

Are there other accessories that you guys can’t live without, is there anything else I should be considering?

I have “zero” experience with a bandsaw, and anything would help….

Thanks in advance….

—-Steve

]]> Wed, 21 May 2008 13:59:36 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/SteveKorz/blog/4729 SteveKorz Favorite Shop Organizers http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/SteveKorz/blog/4056 Hi All…

All of our shops have to be at least a little organized for any type of efficient production, not to mention the safety reasons that also follow in this category. I’m beginning to get my shop organized, and I’m looking for some ideas. Any kind of storage, carts, benches, containers, ideas, etc, would help… pictures or links to plans if you have them would be GREAT! Also, please consider posting links to past threads here about shop organizing if you’ve posted them quite a while back.

Would you all please post all of your favorite shop ideas for organizing your tools, equipment, or other items? This would be a great thread that we could all benefit from. THANKS!...

—Steve

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