duncanh
Established Member
I have some strips of wood 5mm x 30mm x 800mm which I'd like to saw in 2 along the 5mm edge to make them easier to steam bend. Would I be correct in thinking that a bandsaw would be best for this whilst minimising the amount of wood lost as sawdust?
Once my strips are bent and laminated I'll need to cut them in 6mm slices perpendicular to the laminate. I guess a band saw would be best for this too.
This months 'The Woodworker' magazine has a group test of small bandsaws and the Delta 28-185 seems ok - www.rutlands.co.uk have it for £100.
Whatever I buy it won't get a vast amout of use (so I don't want to pay too much) but I need it to be easy to maintain and cut straight. To start with I'll be cutting oak and ash.
Any suggestions / advice gratefully received
Duncan
Once my strips are bent and laminated I'll need to cut them in 6mm slices perpendicular to the laminate. I guess a band saw would be best for this too.
This months 'The Woodworker' magazine has a group test of small bandsaws and the Delta 28-185 seems ok - www.rutlands.co.uk have it for £100.
Whatever I buy it won't get a vast amout of use (so I don't want to pay too much) but I need it to be easy to maintain and cut straight. To start with I'll be cutting oak and ash.
Any suggestions / advice gratefully received
Duncan