This is a complete handbook describing band saw and scroll saw operations in the home workshop with over two hundred photographic illustrations and line drawings.
Index
CHAPTER ONE-THE BAND SAW
Types of Band Saws-Construction-Size Installation-Power and Speed-Guides
-Tilting Table-Sanding Equipment-Height Attachment-Table Guides-Belt
Guard-Blade Fitting-Adjusting Table-Common Faults...........................4-8
CHAPTER TWO-BAND SAW BLADES
Dimensions-Storage-How to Fold-Filing-Cracks-Setting-Brazing...............9-11
CHAPTER THREE-METHODS OF WORKING
Position of Operator-Fundamentals of Cutting-Effect of Lead-Ripping and Re-Sawing-Use of Standard Fence-The Ripping Blade-Ripping Curves-Tilt Table Operations-Cutting-Off with Fence and Gage-Use of Stop Rod-Cut-off Block-sing Clamp Attachment-Crosscutting Wide Stock-Cutting Circles-Jig Con
struction-Cutting Glue Blocks-Round Corners-Circular Rails-Sanding-Compound Band Sawing-The Cabriole Leg-Compound-Sawed Turnings-Ornamental Work
-Sawing in Multiple-Ripping Thick Stock-Split Dowels-Tapering Jigs- Marking Turning Squares