Hi guys, I am new to this forum but I would like to spend good time here. I am a woodturner, and am at the point where I want to step up my game with more deep-hollow turning, metal inlay, sculptural carving, etc... I am going to try to attach something that I just finished recently.
Manzanita burl with pyrography and brass mica inlay, and wrought iron and leather.
Happy new year, everyone!
Here is a better image of the same piece. What do you think?
So, I am in the market for. 20" bandsaw. Do I suck up the cost of a Cadillac model, with great precision? Or, a much less expensive model but also afford a planer/sander to clean up cuts with some drift? Any advice on which way to go?
Here is a better image of the same piece. What do you think?
So, I am in the market for. 20" bandsaw. Do I suck up the cost of a Cadillac model, with great precision? Or, a much less expensive model but also afford a planer/sander to clean up cuts with some drift? Any advice on which way to go?
A very cool bowl. I like the way you displayed it. For a bandsaw, I would look for at least a 14", either with a riser or one able to be fitted with one (in case you want to resaw). If you diligently watch CL and eBay, you might run across a good deal on an 18" or a 20".
Any bandsaw is only as good as the adjustments. That said, yo could probably spend around $600 for a new one and even less for a good used one that will accept a 6" riser and with proper adjustments have a really good saw and plenty left over for a planner and a joiner.
That piece you made is lovely. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Thanks for the kind words - I will enjoy being part of this forum, and I will post more in the future. Also, thanks for the advice on the bandsaw. I am watching eBay and found one I may go for - a 20" bandsaw that is older but heavy and rock solid. Happy new year!
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