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Re: Strip: Band Saw vs.Table Saw *LINK*
By:srchr/gerald
Date: 10/9/2003, 11:46 am
In Response To: Strip: Band Saw vs.Table Saw (Chuck)

This is really like comparing apples and oranges. Each tool is designed for different tasks. I would certainly disagree with your thoughts that a bandsaw might be more accurate on straight cuts. True...a bandsaw can make straight cuts, but not anywhere nearly so accurate as a well tuned tablesaw. I can cut curves on a tablesaw, but not anywhere nearly so well as on the bandsaw. I can resaw on either saw...but the bandsaw is better for that purpose. I currently own a 20", an 18", and a 14" bandsaw...and a 10" tablesaw, as well as quite a few other types of saws and tools. I will be buying a new 12", heavy duty, cabinet style tablesaw after my shop is finished. For a professional wood worker (which I was for many years...I guess, still am) a tablesaw is one of the most important, and probably the first stationary power tool that a shop should have. I would hate to do without the bandsaw, though. So...back to your question. I believe the tablesaw is best for cutting strips...regardless of whether you will be going square edge, or bead and cove. However...you can use what you've got.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Band Saw vs.Table Saw
Chuck -- 10/9/2003, 10:33 am
Re: Strip: Band Saw vs.Table Saw
Mike Scarborough -- 10/9/2003, 12:47 pm
Re: Strip: Band Saw vs.Table Saw
Steve Ryan -- 10/9/2003, 4:35 pm
Re: Strip: Band Saw vs.Table Saw
c -- 10/9/2003, 12:04 pm
Re: Strip: Band Saw vs.Table Saw *LINK*
srchr/gerald -- 10/9/2003, 11:46 am
You need to share!
Patsy -- 10/9/2003, 3:17 pm
Re: You need to share!
srchr/gerald -- 10/9/2003, 6:06 pm
Re: Strip: Band Saw vs.Table Saw
Chuck -- 10/9/2003, 12:05 pm
Re: Strip: Band Saw vs.Table Saw
Jim Kozel -- 10/9/2003, 10:56 am
Re: Strip: Band Saw vs.Table Saw
Ian -- 10/9/2003, 10:53 am