Hi there ,bit late to the party,but i just saw this and thought you like to know a cool trick on your door screws,,,,take the spring out from the inside and put it on the outside,that way the door pushes forward not back ,only got to turn one thread and the safety cut off is engaged!👍
I had one of these delivered today, it took 10 minutes to assemble and 2 hours to sort it out, the bed is still not perfectly flat, but I can cope. Getting that damn blade to work and not travel off the wheels took me forever, but now it seems to be tuned in it works great. You just got a new subscriber and a like.
Sorry to hear that you've had a rough time with fibro over Xmas etc and I hope you're feeling much better now. Yes please, would be great to see a tour of your workshop 👍
Very helpful review; great presentation style and some great ideas for useful modifications - thanks for taking the time to post this, much appreciated!
I just found your bandsaw review - great video, thank you. I'm not a woodworker, so this is all new to me, but I've been wanting to do some small projects for a while now, so I caught my Titan brand new and unboxed at a superb price from a chappy on fleabay who realised he didn't need it. Funny the things you mentioned about it I have thought were slight issues as well but I just put down to my utter ignorance of these things! I'm looking forward to following your videos to learn more. Dx
Hello Dean, After a bandsaw. Really nice honest review. Looking at the lumberjack range myself as appear a little more sturdy than Titan, but personal preference I suppose. A video showing the bandsaw working would be great with the jig for circles would be helpful. Regards, David
Wasn't sure whether to get one of these or not but after watching this video I'm going to give one a try. Some really good tips here. Will be following your videos from now on. Keep them coming mate 👍👍
If you have a new tool in a box staring at you in your shed it’ll inspire you to make room sharpish, maybe it’s just me that doesn’t think ahead though 😂😂😂😂
@@WoodworkJourney I actually purchased a scroll saw this week. Haven't had chance to use it yet, but it's getting a test run this weekend. Thanks for the reply buddy
Just subscribed to your site & would love to see a tour of your shop. Very well described video, nice a clear explanations & good ideas. Only purchased one of these, today, 2nd hand, for £50, but in looks like new. Put it in my little w/shop to give it a try & there are all sorts of issues going on, so surfing UA-cam to help me rectify them. One issue is the fence & your suggestion looks perfect to sort that one out, so thank you for that. Looking forward to seeing some more of your stuff & hope your illness has disappeared for good. Once again thank you & it would be nice to put a name to the face. Kind regards, Glyn 🙂
Thanks Glyn, there’s actually a workshop Tour video up now from last week or so 😁 I hope your bandsaw works out well for you, it may need a little extra setting up but I’m sure you’ll have a good time with it. A new blade really makes a difference. Sadly my illness is a chronic condition that’s only going to get worse, but thank you for the well wishes
Great video, hope you are feeling better. Can you resaw with the Titan? Can you used a thicker blade then 1/4inch? Like a 1/2, 3/4? Yes would love to see workshop!
Hi there ,I thought I would give my idea about the door screw being so long ,I took the sprig out from the inside and put it on the outside ,and put the clip back were it was ,now the spring pushes the door closed instead of open one turn of the screw does it,just my idea I done ,cheers ,ps I like the ruler idea ,works a treat
Hi enjoy your videos 👌👌 can I recommend the Bandsaw shop for new blades have changed mine on my Ferrex bandsaw to a 1/2 inch and has made such a difference 👍👌👌 very quick service from him too thank. Frank
Hello Dean Just Found your Channel after watching Leo on Hand-i-Craft looking forward to more content and would love a tour of your workshop Regards Harry
Hi great video, I've had mine over a year now and not changed the blade and finding it's just jamming and blunt now, have you got a link for the blade you purchased thanks in advance.
Have you tried different blades from Tuffsaws? I’m not sponsored in any way, but getting an appropriate blade for what you’re doing will make a heck of a difference - and the Tuffsaws chap is very helpful
Great video I am trying to fix my mates, never used one before but he passed to me a new blade I will try to install that the thrust bearing at the bottom is tilting to one side by about 45 degs and it won't centre up is that a problem. I can get it the right distance from the back of the blade though.
I had a Clarke bandsaw which was an absolute nightmare, an absolutely unusable machine, in the end I gave up and bought the Titan which had multiple recommendations (amongst budget machines) as different as chalk and cheese to the old Clarke straight out of the box, it cuts straight / circles / jigsaw type pieces no problem, the fence I replaced with an Axminster (as per Peter Millard) and a quality blade from Tuff Saws, both have proved to be worthwhile investments, one point as I trawled through all the 'bandsaw doctors' info was that a number stated that the major cause of blade wander (assuming guides etc. are correctly set) is to make sure that the table is absolutely at 90 degrees to the blade, (North, South, East & west if that makes sense)
Yes, I definitely need to recheck mine, also apparently if you cut a lot of curves then the blade doesn’t like going straight again when it’s one of the quarter inch affair
I bought the Table saw from Titan at SCREWFIX my friend but the mitre slots are a bloody nightmare. I cannot get any mitre auage to fit the thing. Do u have any ideas or hints and tips for me to be able to get a good sled built for those shitty mitre tracks on the Titan Table saw.. I bought a new blade. The table is about a 16th off one one of the corners. I couldn't be arsed to change it now bcos I am thinking of building a new top for it. Do u think it would be worth that much hassle bro? or should I just get rid of it and buy a DEWALT jobsite saw.. I know the really good mitre gauges will fit the mitre slots on that one.. I would really appreciate ur help and advice about the mitre slots and how I can build someth for them on this damn Titan Table saw bro..
Sometimes the paint or coating they use can cause the slots to be slightly different sizes. Some sandpaper can sort that out. Making your own runners to fit in them is the easiest way to do things, that’s what I did and it was fine
@@WoodworkJourney I will do pal. Bit weary of that saw tbh. The table isn't great either but I guess u get what u pay for. The motor is decent for a cheap saw. I will be buying a better model next year. I might get a Dewalt or maybe even a Cabinet saw from Axminister. I love that Bandsaw u got pal. I nearly got the TITAN myself but the price here in IRELAND is crazy. They're charging nearly 170 euros for it and I ain't paying that much for that thing. Not worth it for me. I thought I saw u had the TITAN planer/thicknesser as well? What do u make of that mate? I have one but haven't got round to taking it out of the box yet bcos I'm only getting my wee shop up and running atm.. I'm enjoyin' ur content bro. Keep up the great work.
I just bought one, when I switch it off towards the end of the cycle there’s a ticking noice coming from the bottom sort of rattle/ticking. Is it the case with yours? Is it normal or shall I request a replacement?
It sounds like it just needs setting up as the teeth could be touching the guides. This is the best bandsaw setup video on UA-cam IMO, check it out ua-cam.com/video/wGbZqWac0jU/v-deo.html
@@WoodworkJourney great educational video thank you! however i noticed the ticking sound comes from the motor itself, runs normal, smooth, not sure if its something I should be worried about!
Hard to say, set up correctly, new low TPI blade, and softwood then maybe, but I would think using a bandsaw that can take at least a half inch blade would be better
Definitely want to see a workshop tour Dean as I think there are lots of folk in a similar position to you starting out their journey 👍
Thanks Leo, I do have a couple of tricks to help mobility as well so I’m definitely thinking about doing one
Hi there ,bit late to the party,but i just saw this and thought you like to know a cool trick on your door screws,,,,take the spring out from the inside and put it on the outside,that way the door pushes forward not back ,only got to turn one thread and the safety cut off is engaged!👍
Hi Dean used to love your vape reviews, but enjoy watching your woodwork ones even more. Keep up the good work.
Thanks 👍
I had one of these delivered today, it took 10 minutes to assemble and 2 hours to sort it out, the bed is still not perfectly flat, but I can cope. Getting that damn blade to work and not travel off the wheels took me forever, but now it seems to be tuned in it works great.
You just got a new subscriber and a like.
Thank you very much :)
Sorry to hear that you've had a rough time with fibro over Xmas etc and I hope you're feeling much better now. Yes please, would be great to see a tour of your workshop 👍
Thanks Tony!
Very helpful review; great presentation style and some great ideas for useful modifications - thanks for taking the time to post this, much appreciated!
Thanks very much for watching and commenting 😊
I just found your bandsaw review - great video, thank you. I'm not a woodworker, so this is all new to me, but I've been wanting to do some small projects for a while now, so I caught my Titan brand new and unboxed at a superb price from a chappy on fleabay who realised he didn't need it. Funny the things you mentioned about it I have thought were slight issues as well but I just put down to my utter ignorance of these things!
I'm looking forward to following your videos to learn more. Dx
Glad it was helpful!
Great video and very helpful. Have been looking at investing in a small bandsaw for hobby type things. The circle cutting jig is genius ! 😎👍
Glad it was helpful!
Some great tips here👍 keep up the great work👍
Thank you Phil!
Some great tips and mods, thinking of treating myself to this Bandsaw and your review helps a lot.
Brilliant, thank you Robert, I’m pleased it was helpful
Hello Dean,
After a bandsaw. Really nice honest review. Looking at the lumberjack range myself as appear a little more sturdy than Titan, but personal preference I suppose. A video showing the bandsaw working would be great with the jig for circles would be helpful.
Regards,
David
Wasn't sure whether to get one of these or not but after watching this video I'm going to give one a try. Some really good tips here. Will be following your videos from now on. Keep them coming mate 👍👍
Thanks Andrew! I’m glad you found it useful!
Great video, and that metal ruler hack is superb! Thanks very much
Good to see you back👍. This bandsaw is on my wish list. I have to make space in my shed for it first though😁
If you have a new tool in a box staring at you in your shed it’ll inspire you to make room sharpish, maybe it’s just me that doesn’t think ahead though 😂😂😂😂
@@WoodworkJourney 😁👍. I've so much "rubbish" in my shed it's gonna take some serious reorganizing 😱
Be great to see the workshop !
Will do a show and tell very soon
I've seen some of your Facebook pics of your makes but a trip around your workshop would be great- moving house soon and would love some inspiration!
Thanks! It’s definitely on the cards 😊
Really useful video, thanks for that
Very helpful video - thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, I've got the same saw and I will definitely be taking a leaf out of your book with all the modifications you've made👍 thank you.
Thanks!
New blade and ruler fitted, massive improvement 👍 thanks again.
Definitely
I've been looking at one of these for doing letter type plaques, I think it might be perfect for me as I've never used used one before
For cutting out reasonable size letters yes, for anything under say 3 inches a scrollsaw may be a better option
@@WoodworkJourney I actually purchased a scroll saw this week. Haven't had chance to use it yet, but it's getting a test run this weekend.
Thanks for the reply buddy
Just subscribed to your site & would love to see a tour of your shop. Very well described video, nice a clear explanations & good ideas.
Only purchased one of these, today, 2nd hand, for £50, but in looks like new. Put it in my little w/shop to give it a try & there are all sorts of issues going on, so surfing UA-cam to help me rectify them. One issue is the fence & your suggestion looks perfect to sort that one out, so thank you for that.
Looking forward to seeing some more of your stuff & hope your illness has disappeared for good.
Once again thank you & it would be nice to put a name to the face.
Kind regards,
Glyn 🙂
Thanks Glyn, there’s actually a workshop Tour video up now from last week or so 😁
I hope your bandsaw works out well for you, it may need a little extra setting up but I’m sure you’ll have a good time with it. A new blade really makes a difference.
Sadly my illness is a chronic condition that’s only going to get worse, but thank you for the well wishes
This was REALLY useful, thankyou :D
I’m glad it helped Emma!
Great video, hope you are feeling better. Can you resaw with the Titan? Can you used a thicker blade then 1/4inch? Like a 1/2, 3/4? Yes would love to see workshop!
Thanks! Sadly not Margaret, the inability to use half inch blades was the main reason I changed bandsaws
Excellent video
Thank you!
Hi there ,I thought I would give my idea about the door screw being so long ,I took the sprig out from the inside and put it on the outside ,and put the clip back were it was ,now the spring pushes the door closed instead of open one turn of the screw does it,just my idea I done ,cheers ,ps I like the ruler idea ,works a treat
Great idea!
Very helpful video thank you 😁
I’m pleased it’s useful, cheers 😊
Hi enjoy your videos 👌👌 can I recommend the Bandsaw shop for new blades have changed mine on my Ferrex bandsaw to a 1/2 inch and has made such a difference 👍👌👌 very quick service from him too thank. Frank
Good to know Frank, thanks! I’ve used Tuffsaws so far
Hello Dean Just Found your Channel after watching Leo on Hand-i-Craft looking forward to more content and would love a tour of your workshop
Regards
Harry
Thanks very much 😁
Hi great video, I've had mine over a year now and not changed the blade and finding it's just jamming and blunt now, have you got a link for the blade you purchased thanks in advance.
I don’t I’m afraid, can’t remember if it was the screwfix one (not great), or one from Tuffsaws (awesome)
I'm on my 2nd one of these as the brushes went and I couldn't fix it..still got it for spares..I find it a pain to cut square
Have you tried different blades from Tuffsaws? I’m not sponsored in any way, but getting an appropriate blade for what you’re doing will make a heck of a difference - and the Tuffsaws chap is very helpful
Great video I am trying to fix my mates, never used one before but he passed to me a new blade I will try to install that the thrust bearing at the bottom is tilting to one side by about 45 degs and it won't centre up is that a problem. I can get it the right distance from the back of the blade though.
Sorry, I can’t answer that sadly. Best of luck though
Is it possible to upgrade the blade? Like a thicker blade? If so what would be an ideal size?
I had a Clarke bandsaw which was an absolute nightmare, an absolutely unusable machine, in the end I gave up and bought the Titan which had multiple recommendations (amongst budget machines) as different as chalk and cheese to the old Clarke straight out of the box, it cuts straight / circles / jigsaw type pieces no problem, the fence I replaced with an Axminster (as per Peter Millard) and a quality blade from Tuff Saws, both have proved to be worthwhile investments, one point as I trawled through all the 'bandsaw doctors' info was that a number stated that the major cause of blade wander (assuming guides etc. are correctly set) is to make sure that the table is absolutely at 90 degrees to the blade, (North, South, East & west if that makes sense)
Yes, I definitely need to recheck mine, also apparently if you cut a lot of curves then the blade doesn’t like going straight again when it’s one of the quarter inch affair
Just subscribed!
Cheers! 😁
I made a video on bandsaw guide mod. Which i did on my draper 13773.
Splendid :)
Great…now I want to buy a band saw as well! 😂
😂😂😂
I bought the Table saw from Titan at SCREWFIX my friend but the mitre slots are a bloody nightmare. I cannot get any mitre auage to fit the thing. Do u have any ideas or hints and tips for me to be able to get a good sled built for those shitty mitre tracks on the Titan Table saw.. I bought a new blade. The table is about a 16th off one one of the corners. I couldn't be arsed to change it now bcos I am thinking of building a new top for it. Do u think it would be worth that much hassle bro? or should I just get rid of it and buy a DEWALT jobsite saw.. I know the really good mitre gauges will fit the mitre slots on that one..
I would really appreciate ur help and advice about the mitre slots and how I can build someth for them on this damn Titan Table saw bro..
Sometimes the paint or coating they use can cause the slots to be slightly different sizes. Some sandpaper can sort that out.
Making your own runners to fit in them is the easiest way to do things, that’s what I did and it was fine
@@WoodworkJourney I will do pal. Bit weary of that saw tbh. The table isn't great either but I guess u get what u pay for. The motor is decent for a cheap saw. I will be buying a better model next year. I might get a Dewalt or maybe even a Cabinet saw from Axminister.
I love that Bandsaw u got pal. I nearly got the TITAN myself but the price here in IRELAND is crazy. They're charging nearly 170 euros for it and I ain't paying that much for that thing. Not worth it for me. I thought I saw u had the TITAN planer/thicknesser as well? What do u make of that mate? I have one but haven't got round to taking it out of the box yet bcos I'm only getting my wee shop up and running atm..
I'm enjoyin' ur content bro. Keep up the great work.
I just bought one, when I switch it off towards the end of the cycle there’s a ticking noice coming from the bottom sort of rattle/ticking. Is it the case with yours? Is it normal or shall I request a replacement?
It sounds like it just needs setting up as the teeth could be touching the guides.
This is the best bandsaw setup video on UA-cam IMO, check it out
ua-cam.com/video/wGbZqWac0jU/v-deo.html
@@WoodworkJourney great educational video thank you! however i noticed the ticking sound comes from the motor itself, runs normal, smooth, not sure if its something I should be worried about!
would this bandsaw handle 20 - 3m 50mm to 25mm firring strips cuts?
Hard to say, set up correctly, new low TPI blade, and softwood then maybe, but I would think using a bandsaw that can take at least a half inch blade would be better
@@WoodworkJourney thank you for taking the time to reply very much appreciated
👍
What blade did you replace it with ?
I can’t remember I’m afraid. I know I’d used one from screwfix which was rubbish and another from Tuffsaws I think before I got a different machine
Titan bandsaw is great, but buy a new blade it makes a huge difference
Definitely