The Bandsaw | A History

We are back with a second installment of our tool history series! The Bandsaw. A tool well ahead of its time. This video covers its invention, how it has changed (or not changed) through the years, and why you probably should own one.
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A lot of research went into the making of this video; it would not have been possible without the following resources:
Jeff Joslin’s work on VintageMachinery.Org: wiki.vintagemachinery.org/Pre%...
Bandsawing Evolution by Jimmy Meyers: fsmdirect.com/bandsawing-evol...
“How they did it: Before Bandsaws” from Fine Woodworking: www.finewoodworking.com/proje...
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:10 The Bandsaw
02:15 Before the Bandsaw
05:05 Invention of the Bandsaw
09:41 The Modern Bandsaw
13:44 Bandsaw Benefits
17:32 Conclusion
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[@psychedelicguitarartbyjima3850]

Good job, I really like your videos. So much good history of tools. I have two Radial arm saws, one is dedicated to cross cutting and ripping and the other is for doing dadoes.

[@BassadorWoodworking]

Thank you so much for watching and the kind words! I really appreciate it!

[@agjohnsonandson]

Nice job!! A lot of great research. I love the humor.

[@BassadorWoodworking]

Thank you! It is much appreciated!
It was a lot of work but also a lot of fun to research, there some of the patent designs of early bandsaws are wild. I highly recommend checking them out! 🤣

[@TomBuskey]

My 1st large tool was a bandsaw. I'm mostly hand tools, but I have added a planer and jointer. I can't see ever having a tablesaw.

[@BassadorWoodworking]

Thank you for watching and commenting! The Bandsaw was the first stationary saw I was taught to use and was the first I felt comfortable using on my own. I don't think I would ever be able to get rid of my table saw though.