Bandsaws verses handtools
Just think of nice, shaving sharp axe as a "bandsaw on a stick"!!!Tom As soon as read this something inside me requested I post my thoughts.One thing that bothers me about the bandsaws is that too...
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Most of the bows I have made were roughed out with a hatchet and drawknife, and they work well. I have since got a bandsaw, because I have a limited amount of time to work on bows, and I want to enjoy...
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I made my first few bows with a Stanley Shurform, Nicholson 4-in-1, and sandpaper. Been there, done that. I have suffered from severe back and hip pain for the last 14 years (I'm on the upswing thanks...
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I don't think there is too much emphasis placed on bandsaws. I'm sure there are a lot of people here and elsewhere that get by just fine without them. I have one and I use it if the situation lets me....
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"And I'm not all caught up in being "abo" either. I have nothing against the guys that are, I'm just saying that I don't care how people label me."I'm not "caught-up" it's just the way I'm wired, and...
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OK...when all you fellows start walking everywhere....I'll give up my bandsaw.... Gary
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Maybe caught up was a bad choice of words? I just meant to say that I don't care about being totally primitive, I just like making wooden bows and arrows. goodbye. hello
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I think Thimo's concern was with new bowmakers (1st time bowmakers) mistakenly believing that they need to have a bandsaw to be a proper bowyer. Sure, it makes some things easier, but as we all know,...
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Agreed...to a point. You really don't "need" much at all to be able to make an exceptional bow. A bandsaw is simply an efficient stave reducer and lends nothing to final quality of the bow. I...
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I started off with bare hand tools and quickly became automated with the power tools within a couple of years, In recent years I have gravitated back to the hand tools and use the power tools much...
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"hop past hours of mundane chopping "I have never ever spent hours of mundane anything when it comes to making bows.As to hacking a stave out. I literally cand split a trunk and get a 2" thick 2"W...
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I love using hand tools, and understand what Thimo is trying to convey. I think that everyone should be acquainted with and learn how to use hand tools, because it makes you a better all around...
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Gary having used bandsaws since I was 11, I consider them as much a hand tool as my draw knife since its how you used it that matters..For example, on a 2.5" elm branch bow I could use either a...
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No problem here, boss, and I know what your trying to say. (Though I can't imagine how in God's name you can have a stave ready to go in 15 minutes with an axe. If I could do that, I'd wouldn't bother...
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Richard, liked your post (and this thread in general), but I feel the need to point out that "freehanding" anything on the table saw is very very dangerous... I know you know what you are doing, but...
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One point you bandsaw users bring up that I like is that you can (when skilled at it) get two bows out of a stave that would not be possible otherwise. From the wood conservation point that is great....
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I agree that you should learn to do things by hand before you go too nuts with power tools, but as Jaro once said, if you do it well by hand once, don't worry about it (unless you really like to do -...
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Thimo, loved your last post about connections with the past.I used to have imaginary conversations in my mind with my deceased father (and others) while shooting my bow, when I was a teenager. I was...
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For the record, Phi Silva uses a sanding disc on his table saw unless he has changed his methods. Haven't emailed in awhile. Jawgehttp://mysite.verizon.net/georgeandjoni
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I crank out several pieces of furniture every month without power tools It would make my trade worth less money.However Bow making is my hobby as I do not sell that many.I usally only use a...
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Having seen 1" bandsaw blades snap and fly at full speed into the wall just missing a couple folks..I think my caveat applies to the table saw as well..No matter what tool you use..whether a sharp...
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