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Bandsaw or Table saw??

Posted by SlowHound on March 19, 2012 at 2:37pm in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

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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  • bouydog 8-9-8 March 31, 2012 at 1:34am

    A band saw opens up a whole new world.

  • Hillbilly Hobo March 27, 2012 at 5:24pm

    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

    • MichaelS Country Boy Guitars > Hillbilly Hobo March 27, 2012 at 6:55pm

      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. 

  • Dennis Rowntree March 27, 2012 at 4:08pm

    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.

  • PapaSimone March 25, 2012 at 7:27pm

    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?

    • John Stevenson > PapaSimone March 27, 2012 at 10:39pm

      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. :)

       

    • William McCauley > PapaSimone March 25, 2012 at 8:57pm

      Try wwwRockler.com for a fence for your bandsaw. They have a whole section of bandsaw accessories (fences, aux tables, & blades) in their catalog.  

      • The Phrygian Kid > William McCauley March 25, 2012 at 11:38pm
        In my experience rip fences can let you down more than they help on a bandsaw. The blade just wants to wander. You're better off IMHO just holding a nice straight plank up against and steering as you go. Some bandsaws have a rip fence which is more like a vertical rod or pin rather than running the whole width of the table, lotta guys like those better
        • William McCauley > The Phrygian Kid March 26, 2012 at 1:35am

          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.

  • Hillbilly Hobo March 25, 2012 at 5:34pm

    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)

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