If you could only have one, which would it be?
I'm more concerned with cutting my own neck stock to size than the actual CBG build but the notching of my necks, headstocks and such would be a nice change from the hand saw/chizzle method I use now.
Just been shopping around and was curious what other more expearienced folks might think.
Any thoughts or guidance would be appreciated.
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If I could only have one, it would be a band saw, mine is a 14" Reliant. I used only a bandsaw for years. I would not like to be without my Jet contractors saw, though. Just a thought, if you are tired of using a chisel for notching etc why not try a router. You will be suprised a what can be done with one. They are cheaper than a table saw (I'm not refering to $100 cheapos) and in some ways more versatile. If you buy a bandsaw, don"t get cheap on the blades, you get what you pay for, and one blade will not do everything.
Actually, I was going to try a jig saw today. I almost always use a heel. After glueing the neck and heel and cutting the first 2 notches at either end as normal, I could possibly take the rest out with that. Same with the headstock. One notch near the nut and from the other end take the bulk with one cut,
I received a really nice one last year and have yet to use it.
Need some more clamps though.
Going to look at a Milwaukee band saw on Friday. Same friend actually mentioned a router as well. I have access to one of those.
I think you will do better with the router than the jig saw.
my pic would be bandsaw how ever i dont have one due to the fact im layed off right now im having to use a coping saw sandpaper a rasp and a lot of hope it will turn out decent so i too am wanting a band saw i would almost kill for one (NOT LITTERALLY THOUGH)
I find this interesting. I have a bandsaw but I was thinking of a table saw to get some straight lines. I struggle with going straight with a band saw. Suggestions? Is it getting the tension on the blade right?
Try wwwRockler.com for a fence for your bandsaw. They have a whole section of bandsaw accessories (fences, aux tables, & blades) in their catalog.
I've never seen the pin arrangement you describe. One thing I left out is that it helps to use a wide blade when ripping in a bandsaw. You are correct that it is sometimes easiest to just free hand the cut, staying proud of the cutline.
I liked my little pos tablesaw & fence till I read through this thread.
Seems to do a good job ripping straight neck blanks and fretboards from wider boards.
Now I gotta find a band saw too. :)
Band saw first.....then keep an eye open for a 1950's Beaver table saw. They are sturdy cast steel and I have seen them sell for $100.00 - $150.00.
i finally got me a band saw for $40 its a 10 inch craftsman used it works great but it will do till i can get a better one at least i can do my building of cbgs even though im a beginner im haveing fun doing it. P.S.it sure beats the hell out of a coping that i was using.just started back to work doing fine
Excellent, a $40 band saw is a good find. And if you ever get a bigger better one, the 10" will still be great for the small stuff.
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