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Title: DIY bandsaw
Post by: sam on April 09, 2010, 02:50

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/04/diy_bandsaw.html

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Rik on April 09, 2010, 09:21

It shows a certain determination. :)

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Clive on April 09, 2010, 10:05

 :D  One for Gill! 

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Rik on April 09, 2010, 10:08

Indeed...

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: GillE on June 01, 2010, 20:39

Matthias Wandel is a renowned eccentric in the woodwork community.  One day he'll shock us all by making something that a non-woodworker desires!

Who on earth would make one of these when it's so much cheaper to buy one?  The whole point of tools is that they should enable you to produce needed items, not more tools.  Mind, there are quite a few woodworkers who would disagree with me.  It takes all sorts...

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Simon on June 01, 2010, 20:50

I guess he gets some pleasure out of it.  :)

Isn't it about time you showed off tote pens here, Gill?  ;)

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Simon on June 01, 2010, 20:51

tote = your.  Bloody phone!  :bawl:

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Clive on June 01, 2010, 22:45

 :hee-hee:

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: GillE on June 02, 2010, 01:24

Far be it from me to show off... but tote wish is sweepstake command  :devil: .

 :o:

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv637%2FGillD%2FTurning%2FBlackwood_Maple_Laminate3a-1.jpg&hash=81f702f475da807b3dc3731fbcfef2ee71c6e1b2)

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv637%2FGillD%2FTurning%2FMatched_Maple_BlackwoodPens-1.jpg&hash=b8826bdb9fedf5f85089cab2d196fc959bdf9aed)

For those who haven't seen them before, these pens are hand made from African blackwood and maple.

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: sam on June 02, 2010, 02:08

they are cool!

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Clive on June 02, 2010, 06:41

They are awesome!  You could start your own cottage industry making those!  8-)

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Rik on June 02, 2010, 10:44

I agree, and have my name down on the waitlist. :)

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Simon on June 02, 2010, 11:55

I'm still waiting for the price list.  ;)

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: GillE on June 02, 2010, 11:58

They'll be about £25 to £30.  However, I've got a lot of domestic duties which are interfering with my hobby at present, so it may be a while before I start thinking commercially.

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Simon on June 02, 2010, 12:13

You haven't got Maurice very well trained then!  ;D

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: GillE on June 02, 2010, 12:38

Maurice isn't the problem - he's got my thumb prints all over him (thank goodness he doesn't visit this forum!).  However, I've got two chihuahuas and they're about as easy to control as crocodiles.  One is very elderly (almost 17) and blind.  She pines dreadfully if I'm not in her immediate vicinity, so I only get to sneak into the workshop when Maurice is around to keep her company.  Just lately he's had a lot of agency work, so I've been a bit house-bound.  Added to which, there's been all the work going on to create my new kitchen.

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Simon on June 02, 2010, 13:28

Is the kitchen a self build?

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: GillE on June 02, 2010, 15:49

No.  I'm pretty nifty when it comes to making fripperies, but when it comes to proper furniture I know my limitations.  It's a Houston flat-pack from Wickes, installed by a pro carpenter.

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Rik on June 02, 2010, 15:54

With you busy taking notes in the background, eh Gill? ;)

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Simon on June 02, 2010, 15:59

Or just spending them.  ;)

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Rik on June 02, 2010, 16:02

:lol:

Undoubtedly that.

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: GillE on June 02, 2010, 22:58

Now, I have a real talent for that!

 ;D

Title: Re: DIY bandsaw
Post by: Simon on June 02, 2010, 23:00

And why not?  :thumb: