Long time follower and all I can say is these videos are a very nice addition to your collection. You still keep the Jimmy style we've all grown to love with the added knowledge you've kept locked in your head for so long. Love the series and of course as always ALL your videos you choose to share with us. Thank you for your dedication to your passion and taking us all along with your journey. Keep it up bud!
Thanks for the info, I am going back into wood working after a little break and am looking into new areas. I am going to have to purchase all new equipment as I am moving back to the states, so the info on the used items helps a lot. Great product you put out, I watch all of your videos.
"...that comfort level comes from experience. So, you need to find that within yourself." - Jimmy DiResta - Truer words have yet to be spoken. This quote is getting carved into a sign and said sign is going to be hung in my shop. Thanks for the video, Jimmy - and thanks for doing what you do. I mean all of it - the teaching, the sharing, the creating, and the inspiring. Peace to you and yours, Brother.
That was really helpful thanks Jimmy! I would love to see how you can resaw some logs using the bandsaw maybe from your upstate camp and make some other cool rustic stuff. Thanks!
As long as its annealed (unhardened) you can cut like 1/4 to 1/2" steels as long as you have the right blade..... band saws are used quite often in the machine shop to cut steel
Actually Jimmy, you can harden wood in general. You can use a technique that is called "fire hardening" where you treat the wooden object with a flame and the wood starts changing properties. Primitive humans used this technique to get more durable spears even before flint or stone tips. I personally use fire hardening when I make long poles for my garden to harden the tips that i stick in the earth like to grow beans on. I also made a wooden sword as a kid and fire hardened it. It's definitely more "durable" than a untreated blade...
Another most interesting, amusing and educational video! I'm 64, have 7 bandsaws in my shop and have been using them since I was 7, same as Jimmy. And although I'm quite familiar with all these tips Jimmy shared today - in no way would I have been able to present them in the most articulate and entertaining (thanks, Spike!) way as Jimmy did here. Kudos my friend, for not only sharing your wealth of experience but also having the humor and wit to produce what I feel is such high quality content and videography that it rivals many woodworking shows I've seen on tv! Jimmy, you (and Spike) have rare talents indeed! :-)
@@jimmydiresta yes, much respect Jimmy. This is probably one of my favorites of yours, simply for the education you are willing to give us all. I truly believe that. I'm sure you've heard it a million times already about your toolbox build that is the best? And although it also is one of my favorites, vids like this bandsaw one here, is better cause its knowledge. And yes, we all know that's power. 😎
Just discovered your channel today and Im blown away by the production quality of the videos and the amount of useful knowledge I am picking up from these videos. They are so entertaining with Spike and I cant stop watching them. Thanks so much for making these and keep up the awesome work!
david tallman Yeah, Definitely going to order some timber wolf blades to replace the laguna blades. I've got a 6TPI/1/2" blade and a 10TPI/1/4" blade. The thin one gets a little warm when I am ripping, but maybe it's because it's dull.
***** It makes a caveman of you but: "Fire hardening, also known as "fire-polishing", is the process of removing moisture from wood, changing its structure and material properties, by slowly and lightly charring it over a fire."
Back here watching again, reminiscing the old shop , the cat , David holding the camera, Jimmy with less grays. Remembering how do I use the bandsaw again!
This is the video I have been waiting for! Some great tips there that will really improve my bandsaw skills. I had no-one to teach me so I used the internet and very careful trial and error, I am still learning of course, we always are. I quickly realised the value of a zero clearance table, I made mine from a piece of melamine covered worktop, it's very flat, and very smooth, works great. To stop mine sliding I sunk half a dozen neodymium magnets into the base so it sticks to the cast top really well but is also quickly removable for when I need to use the rip fence. So much better and so much safer.
Hi Jimmy, great series, but that cat really shouldn't be allowed to use the bandsaw. I was just wondering if you meant cast iron frame, rather than cast steel, or are the better frames indeed made from cast steel? Not trying to nit-pick, genuinely interested...
Jimmy is an OG bandsaw pro fo sho. Great tips here, LOVE that riser block for cutting thin stock. And your method for putting the blade back on without pulling the top cover off- Brilliant! Your comment about your knowing your own comfort level on your tools was gold and really struck a chord with me as I was the fabrication shop supervisor for University of Oregon's Product Design Program for 3 years. Every 3 months, I had 100+ new students set loose in my 8000 square foot shop that was fully equipped for wood, metal, plastic, and textile fabrication. The most important part of my job was to teach and enforce proper safety practices, but I also had to regularly build cabinetry and furniture for classrooms, etc. As an experienced and comfortable builder, I would modify the rules to suit what I needed to do when I was tasked with building a project, and my students would regularly call me out on breaking the rules. If I still worked at that job, I would have quoted you directly from the last minute of this video, that truly says it all. I know you get a lot of flack from certain folks about your process and how you approach safety in your shop, but it's YOUR shop and you know YOUR tools. An experienced builder like yourself will know the whine a bandsaw blade makes before it's about to break or slip off the wheel, and will know how a 1/2" 14tpi blade will react to certain materials as compared with a 1/4" 6tpi blade. An experienced builder can read the grain in wood and know whether it will bind on the table saw, and how to avoid it, etc... Knowing where and how to apply pressure when feeding material through tools is such a huge part of shop safety, and only learned through years of practice, which is why you rarely find blade guards on the table saws owned by experienced builders. For my business, I make so many plunge cuts and make so many thin strips for trim, that my guard is always off, however if an inexperienced person wants to use my saw, I always bolt that sucker back on until they've proven themselves. Sorry for the extra long comment, just wanted to say kudos and thanks for sharing your awesome tips, and please keep 'em coming. -Sawyer
is Spike DiResta available for a project,,, see i have a sign i need making... id like to book him...he must bring his own safety equipment though.. as standard face mask n gloves may be a problem to find in his size/configuration... i can pay in tuna and catnip, in the paw at the end of the day ;] no questions asked. thankyou for all your videos ,they are great. im always eger to watch when a new ones out. peace fellow creature.;]
Cast iron absorbs vibrations better than stamped steel because of its porous structure, which is why mills, lathes, and the like usually make heavy use of castings. It's also probably why bandsaws with cast frames cut better, the casting absorbs the vibrations making the cut smoother.
I really loved the theme of this video compared to your others in the the "tips" series. Spending about 20 minutes just getting to know the ins and outs of of one very commonly used machine. It'd be neat if you kind of went around your shop and did something similar for all the big tools like maybe the lathe or the table saw with the millions of jigs/fences I'm sure you have. Thanks again though for a great video!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your cat sucks using the bandsaw. JK. You guys are hilarious and very informative at the same time. What new stuff am I gonna learn today?
For anyone wondering why the footage looks all weird when Jimmy is cutting, its because they've had to slow it down for us to even see roughly what's going on. #themoreyouknow
Thanks for the shout out to IA Teachers!! I often use your videos in my class room to inspire the young minds. You are a Rock Star to them!!! Keep putting out these quality instructional videos.
Some awesome Tips Jimmy! Especially the one for thin sheetmetal. You are a bandsaw MASTER! Saw your Tedx Talk, awesome story. Btw, if you were going to buy another bandsaw, where would you look? Craigslist? Auction?
I just got my first bandsaw and am setting it up today , I had watched this video while my bandsaw was on the way to learn some tips, and today while setting it up I went “why are my blade teeth pointing up ..hmm oh wait ! Jimmy Diresta mentioned this in that video! So thank you ! Saved me .. something hah a wasted blade , ruined materials .. frustration .. all of the above lol
Suffolk Machinery is right around the corner from me in Patchogue. Awesome man. Thanks! Can always tell someone from the area when they say "on" Long Island instead of "in" Long Island. Great tips as always man!
Great video! I think Spike is light years ahead of me on the bandsaw, mainly because I don't own one. 😭 yet! Best tip? Find someone to show you how to properly use this machine! Love the car analogy. Not only do I need a bandsaw, need a bandsaw teacher too! Thanks for the tips!!
This is my first time ever posting to a UA-cam video. This video was by far the most helpful that I have come across. I just picked up an older Rockwell 14", and I am in the process of bringing it back to life. Thank you for your experience and insight.
"...that comfort level comes from experience. So, you need to find that within yourself." - Jimmy DiResta - My CNC is carving this as we speak. Thx Jimmy Brilliant as always
Jimmy, I'm a long time watcher, first time commenter. I love watching your videos. Especially ones like this for teaching. You have a way of relaying the lesson without making the viewer feel stupid. You don't only cater to seasoned woodworkers. The things you show us can be learned on all levels. I appreciate the time you take to help out the woodworking community. My niche is scroll sawing and it's my passion. I've used many other woodworking tools, but I don't own many. Thanks for what you do sir.
Thanks Jimmy. I "fell in love" with the bandsaw in junior high wood shop. The zero clearance tips were awesome. I got a couple years on you in age, but not nearly the experience. Great video! Liked & shared.
Awesome video, I have to agree with your dad. A knife like that symbolises war. The bandsaw symbolises creating things. I think a kid should be more familirar with the concept of creation! Wise man!
Hi Jimmy. Is it okay to ask your email? I am interested of making wooden letters but I haven't purchased a bandsaw yet. I have so many things to ask you. :) hope you response. :) thank you. :)
Thanks Just Found your Videos Great Job on Explaining The Band Saw I have A Grizzly 14" I use it Every Day as I build Guitars and more Thanks Again !!!!!!
This a classic - every time it pops up on my screen as an option to view, I stop and view it because I learn something new every single time! Thanks - this one will live forever.
Many thanks! I just purchased a nice used band saw off CraigsList from a furniture maker who was upgrading to a much larger saw. I'm devouring every video I can on the subject so I can use it efficiently.
You are a pleasure to watch and a good teacher. Thanks for the help and the input into the small community of wood workers trying to get into the bandsaw world.
Haha ! Spike has not exceeded its master ! (reminds me of my old chate who wallowed in the wood chips when I was making guitars) Thank you Jimmy and thank you Spike ! ;)
First video of yours I have watched very good. You need to thank Mr Pete for his referral or I would not be writing you.I will be watching more of your good videos.
I feel so spoilt with my Startrite bandsaw, 4 step pulley and a back gear plus a blade welder! But I still bought a small old band saw yesterday to keep a narrow blade for wood on it, it is a Whitehead & Co,Junior and in fact is is not cast however it is built like a brick outhouse so I am not worried. A weldment can be as good as a casting for these sorts of applications it's just the thin sheet machines that really suck.
Jimmy thanks man. I just [purchased a used Delta and very excited. I have a crappy older one and can't wait to tune the new in. I'll use the motor form the old one to make a sanding disk :)
One of my favorite jimmydiresta videos to date. Great tips and the parts where Spike helps crack me up. Keep these tip videos coming. I'm learning a lot.
Great info Jimmy, picked up an old craftsman 14" bandsaw a while back and I am getting it back into shape. The tips helped a lot. Thank you.
Jimmy, You are a virtuoso among hacks. Love your talent for fabricating!!! Thanks
Long time follower and all I can say is these videos are a very nice addition to your collection. You still keep the Jimmy style we've all grown to love with the added knowledge you've kept locked in your head for so long. Love the series and of course as always ALL your videos you choose to share with us. Thank you for your dedication to your passion and taking us all along with your journey. Keep it up bud!
Tx brother!!
Thanks for the info, I am going back into wood working after a little break and am looking into new areas. I am going to have to purchase all new equipment as I am moving back to the states, so the info on the used items helps a lot. Great product you put out, I watch all of your videos.
Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to share it with us.
"...that comfort level comes from experience. So, you need to find that within yourself." - Jimmy DiResta -
Truer words have yet to be spoken. This quote is getting carved into a sign and said sign is going to be hung in my shop. Thanks for the video, Jimmy - and thanks for doing what you do. I mean all of it - the teaching, the sharing, the creating, and the inspiring. Peace to you and yours, Brother.
Thank you!!! Thank you mark!!
that hit the mark, thanks from the heart(land)
Joseph Adams b
That was really helpful thanks Jimmy! I would love to see how you can resaw some logs using the bandsaw maybe from your upstate camp and make some other cool rustic stuff. Thanks!
Thanks for these! I appreciate you sharing your work and tips.
Great tips, I know I'll be applying them to my work. Thanks for sharing.
I laughed with spike cutting the taboo :D great job
Great video jimmy, this tip series is awesome, a lot to learn in one video! And the spyke stuff is so fun! That cat should have his own show !
U an Spike, what a hoot . . . . . and bandsaw tips are great too!
this is the best video , love spike and the info , lets keep spike on the film crew
Wow, Spike has been learning a lot since coming to the shop! :D Haha, awesome video again, Jimmy! These are great.
Thanks jimmy we love you...
I love the cat shots! :-)
Excellent video !
As long as its annealed (unhardened) you can cut like 1/4 to 1/2" steels as long as you have the right blade..... band saws are used quite often in the machine shop to cut steel
Actually Jimmy, you can harden wood in general. You can use a technique that is called "fire hardening" where you treat the wooden object with a flame and the wood starts changing properties. Primitive humans used this technique to get more durable spears even before flint or stone tips.
I personally use fire hardening when I make long poles for my garden to harden the tips that i stick in the earth like to grow beans on.
I also made a wooden sword as a kid and fire hardened it. It's definitely more "durable" than a untreated blade...
hey Jimmy you have a very inteligent cat that can work with bandsaw woot!!!!!!
It's a sad day as a hobby woodworker, when you realize Spike the cat has more bandsaw skills than you do... great videos and tips as always.
Tips for finger tips:
1. Use a pencil's eraser
2. Start when you're 7 or 8
Some day I won't cut off my finger -- Thanks Diresta!
What is the size of your blade, to make circles?
Spike is clearly not wearing any safety equipment, most importantly, these safety glasses ⌐■-■ -- Submitting my report to OSHA =)
I am loving and learning a lot from this series you are doing. Great videos Jimmy.
April !!! thank you !!!!
Here ya go, 7 years later and this video is still educating newbies like me! Excellent information! Thank you!
🥰
Another most interesting, amusing and educational video! I'm 64, have 7 bandsaws in my shop and have been using them since I was 7, same as Jimmy. And although I'm quite familiar with all these tips Jimmy shared today - in no way would I have been able to present them in the most articulate and entertaining (thanks, Spike!) way as Jimmy did here. Kudos my friend, for not only sharing your wealth of experience but also having the humor and wit to produce what I feel is such high quality content and videography that it rivals many woodworking shows I've seen on tv! Jimmy, you (and Spike) have rare talents indeed! :-)
Thank you for the love and respect!!
OMG..7 bandsaws? Please show us, make video and review all..Must be interesting one.. :D
@@jimmydiresta yes, much respect Jimmy. This is probably one of my favorites of yours, simply for the education you are willing to give us all. I truly believe that. I'm sure you've heard it a million times already about your toolbox build that is the best? And although it also is one of my favorites, vids like this bandsaw one here, is better cause its knowledge. And yes, we all know that's power. 😎
Just discovered your channel today and Im blown away by the production quality of the videos and the amount of useful knowledge I am picking up from these videos. They are so entertaining with Spike and I cant stop watching them. Thanks so much for making these and keep up the awesome work!
+Yung Tortellini Thank you !!!!!!
As always great tips!!
Any suggestions on TPI/Width for ripping pine 2x4s vertically?
***** check out the Suffolk Machinery site he recommended, they have a guide leading you to the correct blade for what you want to cut.
david tallman Yeah, Definitely going to order some timber wolf blades to replace the laguna blades. I've got a 6TPI/1/2" blade and a 10TPI/1/4" blade. The thin one gets a little warm when I am ripping, but maybe it's because it's dull.
Mathias the Woodgears guy recently had a good sharpening video using a dremmel, I did it and it worked great
Omg that opening sequence was hilarious!!!
***** True! Spike has skills!! Although not at holding a camera steady. Lolol
***** Man, you are literally everywhere! So, do you do any woodworking or have interest in getting into it? Or is it more of an appreciation for it?
this is fake. it's not a real cat
ruslanbmw1 that's the joke.
Micah Montoya No way! Really?
Great tips! Biggest tip... get your cat to work the bandsaw... I must admit.. I did Paws for a bit seeing that!
I had my band saw for years. All these tricks are so good. Thank you.
upvoted simply for the dig about not hardening wood :p
***** It makes a caveman of you but: "Fire hardening, also known as "fire-polishing", is the process of removing moisture from wood, changing its structure and material properties, by slowly and lightly charring it over a fire."
Adamast Shut. Up.
JuggernautJak To late, Lee Valley for example uses 'torrefied maple' for their tools.
Stop. Leave.
I was going to mention that.
Back here watching again, reminiscing the old shop , the cat , David holding the camera, Jimmy with less grays. Remembering how do I use the bandsaw again!
I see Spike has been getting videography tips from Chuck.
This is the video I have been waiting for! Some great tips there that will really improve my bandsaw skills. I had no-one to teach me so I used the internet and very careful trial and error, I am still learning of course, we always are. I quickly realised the value of a zero clearance table, I made mine from a piece of melamine covered worktop, it's very flat, and very smooth, works great. To stop mine sliding I sunk half a dozen neodymium magnets into the base so it sticks to the cast top really well but is also quickly removable for when I need to use the rip fence. So much better and so much safer.
Thank you for making my kids think I am good at making stuff.
z dubs This.
Better on the bandsaw with cat prosthetics than I would be with my own two human-hands.
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Hi Jimmy, great series, but that cat really shouldn't be allowed to use the bandsaw.
I was just wondering if you meant cast iron frame, rather than cast steel, or are the better frames indeed made from cast steel? Not trying to nit-pick, genuinely interested...
Yes cast iron. I often think ahead of my mouth and don't pick up stuff like this. Tx you for pointing out the difference!
Jimmy is an OG bandsaw pro fo sho. Great tips here, LOVE that riser block for cutting thin stock. And your method for putting the blade back on without pulling the top cover off- Brilliant!
Your comment about your knowing your own comfort level on your tools was gold and really struck a chord with me as I was the fabrication shop supervisor for University of Oregon's Product Design Program for 3 years. Every 3 months, I had 100+ new students set loose in my 8000 square foot shop that was fully equipped for wood, metal, plastic, and textile fabrication. The most important part of my job was to teach and enforce proper safety practices, but I also had to regularly build cabinetry and furniture for classrooms, etc. As an experienced and comfortable builder, I would modify the rules to suit what I needed to do when I was tasked with building a project, and my students would regularly call me out on breaking the rules. If I still worked at that job, I would have quoted you directly from the last minute of this video, that truly says it all.
I know you get a lot of flack from certain folks about your process and how you approach safety in your shop, but it's YOUR shop and you know YOUR tools. An experienced builder like yourself will know the whine a bandsaw blade makes before it's about to break or slip off the wheel, and will know how a 1/2" 14tpi blade will react to certain materials as compared with a 1/4" 6tpi blade. An experienced builder can read the grain in wood and know whether it will bind on the table saw, and how to avoid it, etc... Knowing where and how to apply pressure when feeding material through tools is such a huge part of shop safety, and only learned through years of practice, which is why you rarely find blade guards on the table saws owned by experienced builders. For my business, I make so many plunge cuts and make so many thin strips for trim, that my guard is always off, however if an inexperienced person wants to use my saw, I always bolt that sucker back on until they've proven themselves.
Sorry for the extra long comment, just wanted to say kudos and thanks for sharing your awesome tips, and please keep 'em coming. -Sawyer
This production made by jimmydiresta David Waelder this is easy good enough for TV, great show keep up the good work.
better than me on the bandsaw with the spike paws
Spike ~ holds a camera steady like Michael J. Fox.
great tips, I learned a lot.
is Spike DiResta available for a project,,, see i have a sign i need making...
id like to book him...he must bring his own safety equipment though.. as standard face mask n gloves may be a problem to find in his size/configuration...
i can pay in tuna and catnip, in the paw at the end of the day ;] no questions asked.
thankyou for all your videos ,they are great.
im always eger to watch when a new ones out.
peace fellow creature.;]
Cast iron absorbs vibrations better than stamped steel because of its porous structure, which is why mills, lathes, and the like usually make heavy use of castings. It's also probably why bandsaws with cast frames cut better, the casting absorbs the vibrations making the cut smoother.
I really loved the theme of this video compared to your others in the the "tips" series. Spending about 20 minutes just getting to know the ins and outs of of one very commonly used machine. It'd be neat if you kind of went around your shop and did something similar for all the big tools like maybe the lathe or the table saw with the millions of jigs/fences I'm sure you have. Thanks again though for a great video!
Tip #1: Let your cat do the dangerous work.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your cat sucks using the bandsaw. JK. You guys are hilarious and very informative at the same time. What new stuff am I gonna learn today?
One word - "Excellent"
For anyone wondering why the footage looks all weird when Jimmy is cutting, its because they've had to slow it down for us to even see roughly what's going on. #themoreyouknow
Thanks for another great video. It's educational and amusing (special thanks to Spike) and interesting. And also thanks for the good job of cameraman.
Thanks for the shout out to IA Teachers!!
I often use your videos in my class room to inspire the young minds.
You are a Rock Star to them!!!
Keep putting out these quality instructional videos.
Not a lot of videos can earn a like from me so quickly, but that bit with spike at the beginning was hilarious.
Some awesome Tips Jimmy! Especially the one for thin sheetmetal. You are a bandsaw MASTER! Saw your Tedx Talk, awesome story. Btw, if you were going to buy another bandsaw, where would you look? Craigslist? Auction?
Awesome video Jimmy! The Spike paws made me LMAO!
Love the Knife-Nerd reference... Thanks much!!!
I just got my first bandsaw and am setting it up today , I had watched this video while my bandsaw was on the way to learn some tips, and today while setting it up I went “why are my blade teeth pointing up ..hmm oh wait ! Jimmy Diresta mentioned this in that video!
So thank you ! Saved me .. something hah a wasted blade , ruined materials .. frustration .. all of the above lol
Just bought my first Bandsaw and this came in really handy, thanks again Jimmy
Dear Jimmy, this show that a lot of italian blood still is in your veins! ;))
Suffolk Machinery is right around the corner from me in Patchogue. Awesome man. Thanks! Can always tell someone from the area when they say "on" Long Island instead of "in" Long Island. Great tips as always man!
Life long woodworker here. Stumbled upon your video and really like your style. Subscribed and appreciate your work. Thanks.
Great video! I think Spike is light years ahead of me on the bandsaw, mainly because I don't own one. 😭 yet! Best tip? Find someone to show you how to properly use this machine! Love the car analogy. Not only do I need a bandsaw, need a bandsaw teacher too! Thanks for the tips!!
That looks like quite the ancient basement!....... brings back childhood memories like the houses in north jersey...
hahaha! LOVE the 'cat hands'! And I learned a bunch too... thanks Jimmy!
Joe
Allready gave you a thumbs up on the "you can't harden wood" to the knife nerds :-)
Another great video and Spike's bandsaw skills are coming right along. Thanks for sharing. Scott
Really nice instructionnal vidéo, as usual... Thanks Jimmy. Plenty of cool tips
Jimmy, I like Spike in these videos. It gives a different mood to the shop and the videos (I like the others too) and it is just great!
This is my first time ever posting to a UA-cam video. This video was by far the most helpful that I have come across. I just picked up an older Rockwell 14", and I am in the process of bringing it back to life. Thank you for your experience and insight.
Awesome job Spike. You weren't bad either Jimmy. Best tips yet!
Thanks for the videos. I was waiting to hear the big one, do you keep the blade tension when you are not using the saw?
Great tips, explained very clear and concise! Thanks for sharing.
That Spike is a real Band saw master! Great tips Jimmy, thanks
"...that comfort level comes from experience. So, you need to find that within yourself." - Jimmy DiResta - My CNC is carving this as we speak. Thx Jimmy Brilliant as always
Send me picture!! mad love
You can harden most woods by boiling in olive oil for 7 minutes. Box wood, iron wood & the likes go hard as copper. Now say thank you. Lol
Jimmy, I'm a long time watcher, first time commenter. I love watching your videos. Especially ones like this for teaching. You have a way of relaying the lesson without making the viewer feel stupid. You don't only cater to seasoned woodworkers. The things you show us can be learned on all levels. I appreciate the time you take to help out the woodworking community.
My niche is scroll sawing and it's my passion. I've used many other woodworking tools, but I don't own many. Thanks for what you do sir.
Thank you for that!! 👊
I've been hearing your name for some time now. Good stuff Jimmy a lot of good tips. Experience sometimes looks caviler to weenies.
Thanks Jimmy. I "fell in love" with the bandsaw in junior high wood shop. The zero clearance tips were awesome. I got a couple years on you in age, but not nearly the experience. Great video! Liked & shared.
Great video, thanks for all the tips. There is a joke in there somewhere.
Awesome video, I have to agree with your dad. A knife like that symbolises war. The bandsaw symbolises creating things. I think a kid should be more familirar with the concept of creation! Wise man!
Knives symbolize survival - used by humans long before wars became our go-to passtime. Cut the liberal bs.
Great post, terrific tips. Thanks!
Hi Jimmy. Is it okay to ask your email? I am interested of making wooden letters but I haven't purchased a bandsaw yet. I have so many things to ask you. :) hope you response. :) thank you. :)
Jimmydiresta@mac.com
Koteng Sto. Domingo get a scroll saw, but you probably already decided as this was a year ago......
Великолепное видео ! Great video!
Thanks Just Found your Videos Great Job on Explaining The Band Saw I have A Grizzly 14" I use it Every Day as I build Guitars and more Thanks Again !!!!!!
This a classic - every time it pops up on my screen as an option to view, I stop and view it because I learn something new every single time! Thanks - this one will live forever.
Many thanks! I just purchased a nice used band saw off CraigsList from a furniture maker who was upgrading to a much larger saw. I'm devouring every video I can on the subject so I can use it efficiently.
Nice video Jimmy and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. I would like have recommandation for tension on the blade. Marc
Jimmy every second was highly valuable thank you for sharing this information with everyone!!!!
Best uploader on youtube hands down
You are a pleasure to watch and a good teacher. Thanks for the help and the input into the small community of wood workers trying to get into the bandsaw world.
Haha ! Spike has not exceeded its master !
(reminds me of my old chate who wallowed in the wood chips when I was making guitars)
Thank you Jimmy and thank you Spike ! ;)
First video of yours I have watched very good. You need to thank Mr Pete for his referral or I would not be writing you.I will be watching more of your good videos.
still so damn good to come back to...
I see you doing this crazy crap and think, "Diresta's gotta have some stories." What's the worst owch you ever experienced / saw?
I feel so spoilt with my Startrite bandsaw, 4 step pulley and a back gear plus a blade welder! But I still bought a small old band saw yesterday to keep a narrow blade for wood on it, it is a Whitehead & Co,Junior and in fact is is not cast however it is built like a brick outhouse so I am not worried. A weldment can be as good as a casting for these sorts of applications it's just the thin sheet machines that really suck.
Thanks Jimmy !
Love the JimmyTips, and I really appreciate the time and effort you share with us :-)
Jimmy thanks man. I just [purchased a used Delta and very excited. I have a crappy older one and can't wait to tune the new in. I'll use the motor form the old one to make a sanding disk :)
That is one talented Kitty. LOL Thanks for the tips Jimmy...
Lots of great tips - Spike is awesome
Good advise,and I love spike. Wish I could keep a cat in my shop.
One of my favorite jimmydiresta videos to date. Great tips and the parts where Spike helps crack me up. Keep these tip videos coming. I'm learning a lot.
Jimmy DiResta taught Chuck Norris band saw skills
in return...
Chuck Norris invented wood for Jimmy