Q & A: Sawing Aluminum

Q & A: Sawing Aluminum Q: Can I cut aluminum with my chop saw? A: Yes.Most carbide blades work fine for occasionally cutting aluminum, but we recommend using a special,...

Do Power Tools Have Soul?

I don’t generally think of power tools in the same reverential, (perhaps) overly romanticized tones that come to mind when I consider hand tools. I can stare at my grandfather’s...

Q & A: Folding Bandsaw Blades

Q & A: Folding Bandsaw Blades Q: I once saw someone fold a bandsaw blade for easier storage— how was that done? A: Folding a bandsaw blade can be a...

Bandsaw Fence

Bandsaw Fence Our fence shines where commercial models fall short. By Richard Tendick Every bandsaw deserves a good fence. After all, a bandsaw is capable of doing much more than...

Q & A: Bandsaw Tire True-Up

Bandsaw Tire True-Up Q: How can I fix a bandsaw tire with irregularities that bump the blade? I’m getting a lot of side-to-side movement with the blade. A: Truing the...

Metabo Bare Tool Option

Metabo Bare Tool Option Metabo Corporation now offers six of its popular 18 V PowerMasterSeries cordless power tools for purchase without the battery. Because the batteries are interchangeable [...]

Bandsaw Table System

Bandsaw Table System This oversized table provides extra support for sawing or resawing plus the quick-set fence ends blade drift hassles. If you’ve ever been frustrated by your small bandsaw...

Carter Magfence II

Carter Magfence II Continuing their commitment to constant improvement, Carter Products is pleased to introduce the new, easier-to-use, MagFence II®. The MagFence II® is the simpler and [...]

General 18" Bandsaw

General 18" Bandsaw Deluxe 18" heavy duty wood cutting bandsaw, 3/4" blade included ITEM # 90-075A Heavy-duty one-piece frame, designed for added stability. Requires no further [...]