Lou shows us his massive Ship Saw and how he keeps the blades sharp

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  • Опубліковано 21 бер 2015
  • Lou shows us his 42-inch L. Power Ship Saw and gives us a demonstration of his sharpening technique. Subscribe for more and share the videos with your friends.
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  • @northcanuck4631
    @northcanuck4631 9 років тому +31

    Louis. Just wanted to thank you for opening up your world of fine craftmanship for us ordinary people to see.. You probably don't know how much your videos are appreciated. Thanks again.

  • @craig5477
    @craig5477 5 років тому +3

    You have a very broad area of understanding how things work & that allows you to be very creative in your approach to problem solving. Fascinating.

  • @theonlybuzz1969
    @theonlybuzz1969 6 років тому +3

    Well done sir that's a nice job of resharpening the blade, and to see it cut through about 6" like butter, well it made my day.

  • @rockbod
    @rockbod 5 років тому

    Very few people know how to do this kind of maintenance on tools let alone saws anymore. Thanks for sharing all these great tips and tricks. I'm glad my father thought me all this stuff at a young age.

  • @raytheron
    @raytheron 7 років тому +7

    I just can't get enough of these videos! You're a master, Lou!

  • @halibut1249
    @halibut1249 4 роки тому +1

    That's smart.You really do have a nice sharp saw there and it seems to cut right through that block like butter.

  • @drunkenmunky07
    @drunkenmunky07 6 років тому +2

    Awesome tip thanks Lou! I just had a blade thrown due to bearing failure on my 24inch bandsaw and while it isn't damaged it was blunted quite badly and wasn't looking forward to replacing the blade that was less than 3hrs old! Thanks again!

  • @therealzilch
    @therealzilch 5 років тому +3

    Speaking as an instrumentmaker who also relies on a bandsaw: good work, thanks for showing us.

  • @graybeardspacejunkey5757
    @graybeardspacejunkey5757 4 роки тому +2

    Lou , took me back 30 years :) i know its back in 2015 but still hope you read this.
    , anyway ... you need a proper setting tool, for setting the teeth and (normally 1.3 of the blade thickness).... if you keep sharpen the face like you do, you will end up with a sharp corner below the tooth in the gullet, that will encourage cracks ! a tooth setting bar is nothing fancy, just a bar with a slot to fit over the tooth and bend it too form a set left right or centre a tooth up,,, Band saws are great at doing what we want them to do, as long as the band(saw) is tension-ed correctly... So... wet wood needs more set than dry wood and hardwood needs less set than wet wood...and so on... keep the crown clean and she be good to you, the tensioning i am talking about is not on your saw, but rather at the saw shop, where we use a pre determined straight edge with a curve to the side to fit the saw-blade backside by rolling the saw through steel rollers we can apply tension to the blade, to stiffen up the tooth side, or to loosen it up, if done incorrectly your saw will run with a chopping motion and no matter how you adjust the blocks or wheels ir always runs forwards and backwards on the wheels in a 180 degree fashion.

  • @404BOOMER
    @404BOOMER 5 років тому +4

    That is one hell of a bandsaw. Wish I had it. I've been looking at some old Tannewitz saws but they're hard to find and can be expensive. I'll get one one of these days. Thanks for the video. You got me to subscribe.

  • @wesrichards6168
    @wesrichards6168 3 роки тому

    Lou is a SUPERSTAR!

  • @elkharttimmons9295
    @elkharttimmons9295 7 років тому +1

    You're a genius Lou! and that is some heck of a saw.

  • @tonyswatermaker3158
    @tonyswatermaker3158 7 років тому +2

    A sharp tool is 50 % of the job but your sharpening simplicity makes it 75 %. Thanks for sharing.

  • @SampsonBoatCo
    @SampsonBoatCo 6 років тому +17

    That is a neat jig, Louis. I like ya thinking.

    • @davidreilly3686
      @davidreilly3686 6 років тому +3

      Sampson Boat Co Hey Leo, when are you inviting Louis up to see Tally Ho?

    • @kurtparten
      @kurtparten 3 роки тому

      Sampson Boat Co --- I've seen you swapping out blades on your channel. A sharpening video would be great to see

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday 9 років тому +12

    That is one hell of a bandsaw! Very nice ;-)

  • @MauriceBlok
    @MauriceBlok 8 років тому +1

    Went through some of your videos tonight. Information's worth gold. Thanks a bunch and looking forward your next video! Kind regards, Maurice

  • @CanadianWoodworks
    @CanadianWoodworks 9 років тому +3

    thanks for sharing your wisdom, the awesome band saw and your setup while using it.

  • @adampatterson
    @adampatterson 8 років тому +1

    As always, I learned something new! Thanks for sharing.

  • @mp330600
    @mp330600 8 років тому

    Lou you are the man. Thanks for sharing.

  • @williammartin2593
    @williammartin2593 5 років тому +1

    Excellent work and problem solving. I am tempted to sharpen my cabinet shop re saw blades after this.

  • @cappywa
    @cappywa 9 років тому +1

    Love to see some video on the yacht in the back ground.

  • @mmanut
    @mmanut 9 років тому

    That is one bad ass saw. Really enjoy your videos. Thank You for sharing.

  • @ronin4711
    @ronin4711 8 років тому

    One hell of a saw for a great craftsman.

  • @comface
    @comface 6 років тому

    There's something Feynmanesque about Lou in this video. That's a great compliment by the way!

  • @markvreeken
    @markvreeken 6 років тому

    You are the real deal Thanks for sharing Lou It is much appreciated

  • @williamscott2461
    @williamscott2461 5 років тому

    Gosh you are a good teacher, thank you

  • @guyvangenechten6484
    @guyvangenechten6484 2 місяці тому

    Very very Nice job as always very interesting!!!👍💯👌

  • @dozer1642
    @dozer1642 6 років тому

    Lou is the man.

  • @Rockandrollrusty
    @Rockandrollrusty 9 років тому

    Just have to say it again, you are a craftsman

  • @TitusLivy777
    @TitusLivy777 8 років тому +1

    really appreciate your videos! very informative! thanks!

  • @jungsomewhat
    @jungsomewhat 6 років тому

    Old school master craftsman plus a touch of magic...

  • @richardreynolds9389
    @richardreynolds9389 6 років тому +2

    Woah, that one huge saw. I would stay clear on that blade when it's running, but I can see the purpose in ship building.

  • @luismiguel4156
    @luismiguel4156 3 роки тому

    You are really good, thanks

  • @orangekid2175
    @orangekid2175 4 роки тому

    I think my work has a matching or VERY similar ban saw. We have not had luck sharpening the blade and this is a fantastic place to start.

  • @shanegillespie6014
    @shanegillespie6014 7 років тому

    Love this and these videos!

  • @haroldschultz5864
    @haroldschultz5864 3 роки тому

    Wow ! Just ... Wow !

  • @GregsGarage
    @GregsGarage 7 років тому +1

    I wondered if anyone sharpens their own bandsaw blades... Now I know. Thanks for the tips on the jig to set this up. I think I'll do up a few of my resaw blades and see what happens.

  • @scottwooster4102
    @scottwooster4102 4 роки тому

    amazing!

  • @arkansas1313
    @arkansas1313 7 років тому

    Very nice saw, I envy you!
    Great sharpening technique.
    ....13

  • @timothywoodcock7204
    @timothywoodcock7204 9 років тому

    Impressive !

  • @lkm5462
    @lkm5462 6 років тому

    Nice tips , nice vid

  • @kaye2890
    @kaye2890 6 років тому

    You are the best !!!

  • @ponkkaa
    @ponkkaa 6 років тому

    Excellent video sir, I'm glad I subscribed to your Channel. I saw a monster bandsaw like that one at the Mystic Seaport Museum. But I don't think they ever use it.

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 Рік тому

    This has to be a Oliver band saw fella ?? The size is bigger than any saw I have ever seen. What you have done sharpening the blade is the same thing I use to do years ago. So nice to run into another Old Termite like myself. Peace vf

  • @gdasailor4634
    @gdasailor4634 5 років тому +2

    Well I've been a shipwright for over 40 years and never saw that before! What is the file/sharpening tool?

  • @GILLEBRATH
    @GILLEBRATH 9 років тому +1

    That's an original !! How old is that saw ? Great solution to sharpening it. Thanks

  • @normanmcgill9532
    @normanmcgill9532 7 років тому

    Every time I look at one of these videos I learn something new. What a way to go to school. Lou I have to tell you that you look ten years younger with a haircut and I'm not being a smart ass. lookin' great.

  • @davenewland4675
    @davenewland4675 3 роки тому

    Thanks for all of the great videos. Please tell me about the sharpening tool that you use in this video - where can I get one or how to make one.

  • @colinbagshaw1796
    @colinbagshaw1796 9 років тому

    Hi Louis thanks for all the really useful master craftsman tips, I've used some of them on the sheet metalwork restoration on a racing honda with tricky twists in form. Just one curiosity, how do you join your scarfs on the boat repairs in the planking on the hull stopping the feather ends springing up?

  • @cumminsscout
    @cumminsscout 6 років тому

    Thank you, That should help me with my Jay fay & Egan.

  • @sigguy1361
    @sigguy1361 6 років тому

    Lou, how long does it take to work your way around the whole blade on that beast? Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @MrJanaRobi
    @MrJanaRobi 5 років тому

    Louis thank you that is helpful .what is that file ?

  • @CROSSAWGA
    @CROSSAWGA 9 років тому

    Do You know when the first Rolling Bevel Ship Saws were made?

  • @scower51
    @scower51 7 років тому +1

    Lou ,, do you have a segment on how to tune an electric hand plane??
    I love all your work! thanks

    • @scotland2256
      @scotland2256 4 роки тому +1

      He just done a full video on this

  • @stoffes
    @stoffes 7 років тому

    daym! i buy new bland when dull on my saw., damn im gonna learn to sharpen

  • @bobkent21
    @bobkent21 3 роки тому +1

    What is the tool you are sharpening with?

  • @boatguy98
    @boatguy98 9 років тому +1

    Great idea! Is that a stone or a file you use to sharpen the blade?

    • @mitchh6217
      @mitchh6217 9 років тому +1

      Seconded. Can we please get some detail on the tool used to hone the edge?
      Thanks for taking the time to school us.

  • @thegreenman4898
    @thegreenman4898 5 років тому

    thats some bit of kit

  • @lemagreengreen
    @lemagreengreen 6 років тому

    Now that's a bandsaw.
    I've wondered when a bandsaw becomes a shipsaw though - is it just a size thing?
    This one appears to be able to treat a large block of wood like a block of cheddar :)

    • @kurtparten
      @kurtparten 3 роки тому

      Check out Sampson Boat Co to see video's of a ship saw in action -- the amount of rotation is amazing and shows how its much more than a bandsaw.

  • @madtoddman
    @madtoddman 9 років тому

    mate i'm a sawdoctor. you call them saw-fillers I think. And I that's a great way. apart form setting the teeth, that being set out to each side of the blade, that is a good simple idea to make/keep your blade working well. thanks for that.
    I work on and make saws up to 14inch wide and 62 foot long.

    • @bushratbeachbum
      @bushratbeachbum 3 роки тому

      14"x64'?! What type of machine runs a blade like that? Do you have any photos?

    • @madtoddman
      @madtoddman 3 роки тому

      @@bushratbeachbum that particular blade, I made it when I worked for Thode Knife and Saw in Rotorua NZ. It was made and sent to a company in Fiji.
      ua-cam.com/video/IV97qsFHA8o/v-deo.html
      Have a look at this link. It's a sawmill in the states, there blade looks 12"wide 40foot long.
      Good video too. Cheers mate

    • @bushratbeachbum
      @bushratbeachbum 3 роки тому

      Awesome, cheers mate!! They look like they can handle a decent sized log!!

  • @MarkSmith-nw4os
    @MarkSmith-nw4os 7 місяців тому

    Know how.

  • @arunhadimani2037
    @arunhadimani2037 Рік тому +1

    1 year like that
    It'll ruine the bearings
    I believe frequent loosening of blade
    provides more machine bearing life

    • @TipsfromaShipwrightvideos
      @TipsfromaShipwrightvideos  Рік тому

      It's been running for 75 years so far I think it's gonna hold up ;)

    • @arunhadimani2037
      @arunhadimani2037 Рік тому

      @@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos u kept that blade for 75years on to that wheel tightened up?

  • @dominicbianco3826
    @dominicbianco3826 5 років тому

    As a professional sharpener and avid woodworker I also have this issue where the best saw sharpener that I can find can't sharpen a band saw blade. I'm gonna try your method. After sharpening, your saw went through that 6" oak like butter. The only thing is your not re setting the kerf on the blade teeth.

    • @josephhertzberg2734
      @josephhertzberg2734 2 роки тому +1

      Did you ever figure out what it is that he is sharpening with

  • @beekeeper7535
    @beekeeper7535 3 роки тому

    I don't believe I've ever seen a band saw so big in my life. No that's not what she said. I'll get that out there before someone comments

  • @markhorton4990
    @markhorton4990 6 років тому

    If you want something done right you have to do it yourself.😏

  • @Fishstycz
    @Fishstycz 6 років тому

    Great video. Thanks. Too little of this sort of pragmatic approach to vids on UA-cam. Far too much fluff.

  • @marcroche9324
    @marcroche9324 7 років тому

    Ship saw makes a regular band saw look like a toy.

  • @trevoror8668
    @trevoror8668 6 років тому

    Yes it's a lovely saw but massive LOL you people have never worked in a commercial saw mill. This is a kitten

  • @mashed-out
    @mashed-out 6 років тому

    That saw is for women and small children...hehehe

  • @specialized29er86
    @specialized29er86 6 років тому

    6 professional saw blade sharpeners don't like this clip.

  • @georgeappiah169
    @georgeappiah169 6 років тому

    I dont know why you call that a ship saw there is no technical book that calls the bandsaw a ship saw you should be aware you are educating others you might have the time and patient to sharpen the bands a w blade by hand that is fine but mostly automatic sharpeners are available in most wood processing shops

  • @BooCooDaBreeze
    @BooCooDaBreeze 9 років тому +3

    Now, that's a saw! I was wondering, have you built any in-feed and out-feed tables with rollers to better handle large pieces of stock?

    • @TipsfromaShipwrightvideos
      @TipsfromaShipwrightvideos  9 років тому +3

      Where it all began. How to cut moving bevels on ship planks - ua-cam.com/video/CUKkfA2gkI4/v-deo.html