9 mistakes beginners make at the bandsaw. What to do instead.
2023 ж. 7 Сәу.
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Ive been using a bandsaw for nearly 50 years. I made nearly all the mistakes.
in this video I show the biggest ones and how to do better. please post your bandsaw tips below!
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Absolutely the best reason for safety…”you don’t want to get blood on your workpiece” love it love it
Probably we need more of that “don’t do that it is not necessary” content
Заебись лишних пальцев много не бывает!!!!
😂 Yes please!
You can only say "No" to somebody, so many times. The real trick isn't to not turn the rejection of a premise into a challenge, but to have the idiot comply.
I hate cats!
Imagine if there was someone to stop you and say “don’t do this, it’s not necessary” at all relevant points in life. That would be a superpower
Great video. No goofy music, no wasted time, just excellent advice with just the right amount of cat video sprinkled in.
Haha thank you! ❤
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Yeah, he loves his cat, that's fer sher. :D
We need an entire “shop teacher” series at each major tool. This was awesome
I really like your 'teaching' style. Zero BS, direct, to the point and explicit.
I miss Spike. It was nice to see him in the videos back in the NYC days.
That was 19 minutes well spent on the best bandsaw lesson I’ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing your experience Sir!
Fantastic hands on teaching. I've been bandsawing for only 63 yrs and I still picked up one new trick from you today. Your shop cat is a wonderful Plus. We love him!
The one tip I use often that you didn't mention is that pulling material through the bandsaw is just as valid a method as pushing it through. So if you are cutting a straight or curved cut on a longer piece, start the cut by pushing the piece into the blade, then when you are halfway through the cut, with the piece fully supported by the table, walk around to the back of the saw and pull it the rest of the way through. This lets you support the workpiece throughout the cut and it will not want to tip upwards due to gravity
Very good tip. It’s way harder to cut yourself when pulling too.
That is a great tip ! Thanks for the insight...I did not think about doing that.
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I do the same method on the table saw
I have good outfeed support for the ts...so balance / tipping isn't as tricky. It also makes the walk to the other side longer. I also worry about kickback when I let go of the piece... But with smaller contractor saws, you can pretty easily walk around it without letting go, especially for sheet goods.
I miss this type of instructional video contest from you Jimmy. Takes me back to the NYC shop days. Yes, there may be other videos available how to do something, but the community trust you and what you teach. Keep on keeping on brother! Dining table build videos are always appreciated.
Not only are you a great teacher, but you do it with a sense of humour. Reminds me of my days in a metal shop, as a teacher. One of my favourite comments at end of a safety lesson was, "and remember,( I paused), you don't want to set yourself on fire". Great tips, thanks.....
I agree with all the positive comments, great explanation of all the mistakes I’ve made! One additional thing I do, as you said, to back out of the cut, turn off the saw first. Sometimes I also, AFTER TURNING THE SAW OFF, I insert a small shim at the start of the cut, usually widens the whole cut to make it easier. Would also work with the saw running, but would be really dumb to be that lazy.
Thanks Jimmy, lessons learned from decades of experience condensed into 20 minutes , this stuff is absolute gold 👍
I love this! Yes, please make more of these types of videos. (Maybe a table saw one next? Or drill press?) Crazy how many of these things I’ve done or thought were a good idea. 😵💫 You are the best, Jimmy! 👊🏼 #DIRESTA
Yes table saw please 🤕
I’ll throw in my vote for angle grinder and belt sander
I agree, table saw next, then grinder, maybe drill press. This guy is a great teacher.
Find "Jimmy Tips" for tool-specific vids from way back.
great video, when i saw it on list I thought I don't need to watch that, I already now about bandsaws, then decided , oh all right i'll give it a minute. Watched whole instruction, and I learned lot more than nine things, THANK YOU
Bloody awesome! There's nothing more useful than learning from someone who has years and years of practical experience such as yourself!
This is Just like your older videos. Even the cat looks the same. Love this style of video. Thanks for being such a great teacher
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Thank you! If the blade is sharp. It will be fine. If it’s dull I bring the guard down closer. To have more control… but I often keep it higher for more view
11:34 I'd hazard a guess that most shop saws have a much wider blade (.5" or higher) and they won't make the curve without the relief. Or they just don't trust the kids to cut without binding the blade.
@@derschwartzadder as a shop teacher, I can confirm that I don't want students binding the blade, I do try to keep two bandsaws with two different blades, a small one and a resaw one but kiddos aren't always mindful of which blade they're using so I could see enforcing relief cuts due to that. Also as the blade gets abused it's kerf is less wide and thus doesn't allow for tighter turns. Raising the guard up like jimmy does does help with blade maneuverability but again the teacher in me requires students to keep the guard down low in an effort to reduce injuries. Safer all around to have dumb facets on their piece that they can sand away with the spindle sander or disc sander. My rule of thumb is "if the curve is smaller than a coffee cup, use relief cuts. Also: shame on those shop teachers that don't make sure their machines are in safe working order, it's literally part of our job! (and kind of a fun one at that)
Awesome content! More videos regarding machine safety supplemented with pro tips and Diresta magic would be excellent.
Thanks for the video. Jimmy. I knew some of the tips but there were a lot that I did not know.Somebod you refreshed my memory and taught me a whole bunch period
For some, experience is the best teacher, but much can be learned from sharing dos and don'ts. I found most of what you shared from my experience, but found two steps very helpful. (e.g. sacrificial piece for zero clearance.) All in all, very good vid. Certainly do more like this. Power tools and hand tools are slowly becoming a lost art due to tech. So for posterity...
As one who recently acquired a bandsaw, this content was super useful and timing was fantastic. As always great video.
This isn’t a beginner’s video, it’s an everybody video. Well done!!
Being a shop teacher some 25 yrs now, using band saw on daily basis, I learned some new things.... Every day is a schoolday...
I love this type of video where you explain what you are doing and giving tips. I also love your cat in the videos, I miss Spike!
I've been seeing these tips in the course of watching for about 10 years! love to see the bandsaw master showing the new generation how it's done and all in a single condensed video!
Love these type of videos Jimmy; learning from your 50 years of experience is pure gold! Thanks!
Very timely! I had a small (10") crappy bandsaw that always tipped and was frustrating to work with. One day it dropped and cracked and I went without one, but over time felt the need for one, so I am now close to finishing my own bandsaw based on Mathias Wandell's 16" model plans. Looking forward to being able to do what you do! (in about 50 years)
This is fantastic - your confidence is based on years of experience, but I'm even more impressed with your ability to teach
Loved this video. I’m 24 as of yesterday and 50 years on the bandsaw is way more knowledge then I have on woodworking in general. I thought I knew a thing or two about using the bandsaw but I learned a lot from this video. Thank you Jimmy I love ur videos by the way
I love to watch you work. One can pick up a great deal of your technique just by watching you do things. This is what drew me to your channel initially. When you started doing more voice overs I loved that as well - keep 'em coming. I love to hear your reasoning and, there's something about your voice, personality, mannerisms, etc that just make for good watching. I think myself and many of your regular viewers would like to see more of these sort of "how to" or "how not to" videos. As Scott the Essential Craftsman would say "Keep up the good work" - I really appreciated it! Love and respect to YOU Jimmy!
Love this type of video! Reminds me of your older tool training vids. We can all use a drill, but it's awesome learning tips from someone with 6853256 hours of drill usage.
Thank you Mr. Diresta for such amazing videos, i've been a long time subscribers now and it's been a long time since i've had the time to watch one of your videos. i'm starting to work with wood and those tutorials are amazing. It'd be great to have more videos like this one on different machines
I thought that I was the master, but I bow to you. This is the most informative info I have ever seen on the bandsaw. Thank you for the video.
I've been using a bandsaw for 45 years but you can always learn! Love the pencil idea, I always just used a scrap but the eraser of the pencil is a great idea. Thank you!
Your tips not only make work easier, but also increase safety. I look forward to more advice and explanations.
I've been using band saws for a few years now and have learned a lot by trial and error. I appreciate all that you presented in this video and learned a few things that will deffinately serve me well. Thanks and best wishes for continued prosperity.
This video for me was an excellence source of basic, key information. I've used bandsaws before in school shop and currently in a volunteer job. So I just added a Rikon tabletop bandsaw to my small shop at home. I haven't started it up yet but thanks to your video I now know what band blades to buy and just as importantly, showing some excellent safe ways to cut. Thank you so much. I could not have watched this video at a better time. By the way, your demonstrations were spot on simple and the explanations behind each one was well done.
I've had a small table top bandsaw for several years and always wanted a "big boy bandsaw". Now that I have one, it seems all the little mistakes are magnified on a big boy toy. Glad you made this as a refresher. I've gone about lowering my "risk acceptance" in my shop to see where I need to beef up my safety, Sometimes, we need to see what we are told to accept what we hear.
Thank-you. Very useful, they may seem obvious when watching, but its a different story when you are using the machine. We all make mistakes, we generally learn from from our mistakes, but having someone pass that there knowledge to you, priceless. So when you are faced with one of these problems, you'll probably not remember this exact video, but maybe one of these little gems of wisdom will stick in your mind, and while your in the process of making your mistake, or wondering why ..., there will be that ah-ha moment and Jimmy's words will come back to you.
Yes, to answer the question would I like more of these. FYI, I wholeheartedly concur about how dangerous those aggressive resaw blades can be. Bought a new 4tpi 3/4" blade back in January. Barely bumped it while installing it and adjust tension using the "flutter" method. It pulled my left hand right in. I'll never have full function of my left thumb or full strength in it again, but at least I still have it. It only takes a fraction of a second's loss of concentration. Thanks for the videos!
sheesh. ok, is it just the blade thats a problem? if a normal/safe blade snaps, does it whip around and cut you?
Oh my gosh that's awful! I caught my thumb in a tablesaw blade back in high school and I'm so glad I still have it, and really happy that it's still fully useable (still have a big scar but i can live with that.) I'm actually more afraid of my 16" bandsaw than I am of my tablesaw.
More videos like this?!?? YES, PLEASE! This was super. Learned a few new tricks that have confounded me, especially since i don't use the bandsaw much NOW, but will be in the near future. Thanks, Jimmy!
Thanks for sharing your decades of experience, and your encouragement to us amateurs. Two things that I struggled with at first were blade tension and drift. I finally figured out that the tension scale on my saw was telling me to set my blade too loose. Now I ignore that "feature" and tension by feel. I thought I had to put the blade centered on the high point of the tire. That is why I had really bad drift. When I put the blade gusset at the high point, drift is almost zero. I totally agree with you on blades. Timber Wolf blades solve your blade problems.
EXCELLENT VIDEO! I’ve been bandsawing since I was 12 (I’m 62 now), and I gradually learned and applied all of these practices, especially after almost losing a thumb at 14). My dad was an artist who let us use all his machines, but there was ample training by him (esp. after my accident 48 years ago). I’ve not had one bandsaw accident since then. So much great info here! Subscribed and will save this clip to show others.
Thank you! thank you!
Great tips and nice pest control officer. Keep up the inspiring work brother!
Great video! A few years back you were posting some tips and tricks for shop tools. This "What NOT To Do" is also great - I'd love to see more, especially with some insights for used tools. Thanks for posting and thumbs up.
I've owned a bandsaw for 10 years and it's the one tool I really struggle with. This was a brilliantly helpful video - thank you. I will watch it again and start to implement some of your advice. My nemesis is trying to get straight even cuts whilst resawing to create thinner boards, I would be grateful for advice, guidance or a video even. Thanks again for sharing what you have learnt.
I have that same bandsaw, a 1948 14 inch Delta that my grandfather bought new. I've been using it since 1960. What a great machine. It is as old as me! In all these years, I have only been bit on the thumb ONCE. And believe me, it taught me a good lesson! Your tips are so spot on, I learned a few things too. You have gotten a subscribe and a thumbs up from me! Thanks for a common sense video.
I'm 63 and have been breathing sawdust since I was about 10. But I always love learning something new, and that's why I appreciate videos like these. One thing that I see a lot of (with a bandsaw) that concerns me is the distance between material and the upper blade guard. I was taught to adjust it to about 1/8" to 1/4", as that will not only reduce the chance of skin to blade contact, but reduces flex in the blade... sturdier blade equals less drift and deflection. But I'm always seeing people on KZhead with 6" to 8" of clearance. Usually, these are the same ones who wear gloves at the table saw, so I consider the source, but I notice you -- who are vastly experienced -- also had a large clearance. I'd love to know your thoughts on the matter. (Thanks for all you do)
Ditto
We’ll he said he takes a lot of risk I’m sure it’s so he can see better
100%, to me seeing the guide so much higher than the top of the workpiece, negated any confidence in the video.
@@stevemorris3710 Really, who has more experience on a Bandsaw that taught you ?
@@rrmerlin3402 Yes really. My Instructors. Hope that satisfies your curiosity. So glad for your fact-check lol.
Jimmy, I've used a bandsaw for 25 years, and I can still learn a trick or two from you. One trick I have for you regarding cutting outside curves with a wide blade: I know you don't like relief cuts, but what I do is make relief cuts just shy of the cut line...about 1/16-1/8" from the line. Then when cutting the curve, I can do it in one smooth motion keeping the blade in the cut line while the wood bends and breaks away where I cut the reliefs. Works great without stressing the blade or creating the flats you mentioned in the video.
Long time since I've used a band saw, but I just bought an old one a little while ago. I fixed it up and now she's ready to go and your tips have reinforced some old Tekneek's I used a long time ago. THANKS for helping to clear the cobwebs.
This man is a likable and excellent instructor with all useful info that flows quickly!
Thanks for making most of this this video using a normal person’s bandsaw. Appreciated 🫡
Amazing Jimmy. I’ve probably made all of those mistakes over the years. I honestly think this is one of your best videos you’ve made. Also, very cute cat.
I rate it THEE best. I've been watching Diresta since the very beginning
I can wheel a chainsaw, use a chop saw like nothing else, handle a circular saw without a problem....I have a tabletop band saw from Craftsman that I'm scared to death of using. I do feel a little more confident now that I've watched this. Thank you Jimmy...yes, more videos like this. Someone mentioned a table saw.....that would be great! I have one of those, too, that I've used but still leary about cutting with it.
50 years and 10 fingers... quite an achievement !
Great video. I've been using smaller band saws for years but just got my first proper 14" machine and decided to watch videos to improve my skills a bit. Got some nice tips that I'll use immediately thanks.
Thanks mate, I've been working in wood for over 50 years and i reckon the way you told the viewer how and why is perfect. No nonsense just practical.
Relief cuts are often necessary when removing material from inside of a curve while using a wide blade. And if they are not absolutely necessary they certainly make the task easier. With the wide blade, Jimmy just made a series of MANY small relief cuts. But without a doubt his method of doing it works well.
Great tips, Jimmy, thanks. I saw a tip a few years ago that I incorporated as an experiment. It was helpful (or an illusion of helpful). Using a fine stone, diamond file, or steel file you simply dress the back of the blade, while it is running, to soften the hard edges. The theory is it reduces drag while doing curved cuts.
That is how I was taught 63 years ago and it does make a difference.
PRICELESS......This should be required viewing in all HS shop classes as well as a DVD packed in with all new bandsaws. Thanks for the refresher course.
Thank you!
just finished fixing up a broken 10 in bandsaw, first of its kind in my shop and i’m so excited. great timing for this video for me, thanks !
30-50 bandsaw tips in 3-5 minutes.
All these tips yet the most basic one is the blade upper guide. Which you dont use correctly 😅😅😅
He does use it correctly. His blade's still on just fine.
What a refreshing informative video. Such a change from all to many KZhead videos where the “how to” is in fact “ how not to”. They frighten me so much!
Great to see your experience at work! More, please.
I recently finished restoring a Tanner bandsaw made in Auckland New Zealand in 1952 and have been watching quite a few videos. This was the best one yet.Very helpful.Great vid. Especially the part about the upper guide setup and the pencil idea.
Possibly the most useful bandsaw video I've watched..... Many thanks!
Wow! I really appreciate the time you took to share this video. I'm hoping this will help many beginning woodworkers keep their heads, fingers, and enthusiasm. Certainly helping me to do so. Thanks again. Much appreciated.
Thank you, Jimmy. I appreciate the tips from your years of experience.
I loved this and the amount of flinching I was doing watching you show what not to do tells me you're showing some important stuff. I also REALLY love this is your band saw from when you were 7. That's terrific!
Superb video, I am a beginner woodworking self-learner, just bought a band saw and love it. Thanks for passing this wisdom and knowledge to us. With 50 years of experience, I think you should be standard for anyone making bandsaw videos. 😊
In my 50 years of woodworking, I have done only a minor amount of band sawing compared to using other tools to complete my projects. Your advice is the best. Knew of some by trial and error - still got all my fingers! and yes, only use a sharp blade. A community saw that I was to work with was hard to push and heat up and was told that I was working it too hard. I went a bought a new blade and put it on for just my project and the others in the shop wanted to know what I did. I told them and also told them that they should invest in their own blades. I took my own blade home with me.
I really appreciate your video. Just bought my fist bandsaw and I will use all of it. Thank you!
Jimmy--this tutorial was awesome, and you're an excellent teacher. Thank you!
Thank you so much Jimmy! Great tips for long time users and newbies. Your common sense approach is great! Please keep making more of these.
Thanks for helping an aspiring wood worker. I've been wanting to do more and continue to fail and learn. The 0 clearance tip is such a simply, yet, revolutionary concept for me. Also, getting quality blades. Ordered from Timber Wolf today and dropped in your channel to see if they want to shoot something your way.
You're such an angel Jimmy, patiently explaining stuff to new generations ❤
great content man - really appreciate the tips and insight.
Straight forward and direct...to...the point. Thanks for putting this together. B.V.
Very helpful. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you.
Thanks for this. So good to see someone who treats the tool with respect, but is not afraid of it. Great advice.
Thank you - good tips, clear illustration in use, clear English articulation and grammar (SO many fall down on this) and always to the point. A well-chosen speed of delivery meant that I could happily sit through the tips I knew already (as I knew they wouldn't take long) and at the same time, could just about keep up with the ones which were unfamiliar. Bravo!
I have been following you for many years & have always been amazed at how smooth you are on a bandsaw!
Always love your tip videos and especially your bandsaw videos. I’m happy watching you make anything on the bandsaw.
I just bought my first bandsaw- thank you for making this video and showing how to do things right! Much appreciated!
I am finally getting a bandsaw next week, and wanted to hear about some dangers to avoid. You did not disappoint. You have a very nice, straightforward presentation style - I like it.
You have done so many videos I've watched, but this is one of the best for sure. Well done!
Priceless instruction for this ancient beginner sawdust maker! I probably did everything you said ‘not to do’! Can’t argue with that many years of experience.
Thank you. Great information. I have a Rockwell model 14 (28-240), excellent condition I picked it up at garage sale for $40. Best $40 I ever spent.
Great video! I bought my first bandsaw about a year ago and since then I think I have made all 9 of your errors. Too bad I just found this video. You really are a talented craftsman and gifted teacher. Thank you.
Thanks for this timely reminder Jimmy.
Oh, How miss Jimmy Diresta UTubes...he's so good, and gets to the point, talks is explicit in his demo, looks you in the eye, has a wonderfull full experience and covers typical what ifs. Thanks Jimmy
I've been to lazy for years to buy a smaller blade for years and stuck with the technique you showed for tight curves with a larger blade, seeing how easy scroll cuts are for you with that small blade once I get home I'm ordering an assortment of different size blades because I think I will use the bandsaw more and to more of its potential, great video thank you
THanks Jimmy. This has been the first of your videos that I've watched. I subscribed immediately , not because I need the advice as I am an old luthier who has run the same Italian bandsaw for forty two years now , but because you presented a well thought out no bullshit guide that will be valuable to a new user. I particularly endorse the whole body method for curves .Yes, calm and steady , Be the cut.
Well done. As a retired stair builder I have hundreds of hours on a bandsaw. Mostly resawing but also scroll type work, especially with making easements. I still get asked questions all the time about bandsaw usage. I will happily save this link and tell folks: watch this video!
Great advice and well presented.
My first time watching. I am 62 and these are some of the best examples I have seen. You sir are a pro. Thanks for sharing your life long experience. Bws
A real privilege to have this lesson from you.
Great info! I've been using bandsaws for over 50 years and I learned a couple of things. Thanks!
Thanks to you I own a converted butchers bandsaw I bought on marketplace directly after watching your early bandsaw ‘tips and tricks’ video years ago 🙏 Cheers! Paul from Melbourne 🙌
These are the best tips ever!!!!!! I don't think anyone has ever spoken of these tricks before.
Excellent video, so great tips there. Thankyou for sharing
Thank you. I've been woodworking for 50+ years. Not much in the bandsaw. Glad to say I learned a few great tricks today.
Thank you for all of the great tips, I will definitely use some in the future.
Thank you for this video, I subscribed right after finishing it. You are not just only giving advice, you are demonstrating what to do and especially what no to do ! That's rare but extremely useful when using tools that can easly rip off a finger or more... Not to mention that the cat transitions are purfect ! :)