⚓️ NOMAD - DIY Bandsaw Blade Guide Part 1

This is a two part video following the process I used to fabricate a replacement blade guide for my General bandsaw. It involves the simplest hand tools, brass and silver solder.
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[@thisorscaff]

The hands of a man in his 60's

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Except they are on a man in his 50's! A lot of milage.

[@davidtaxer316]

why not just get a new band saw guide from carter band saw upgrades?

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

First thing I looked into. Simple answer is cost. When you factor in US/Can exchange rate, shipping, customs duties and taxes, the price just about doubles by the time it lands on my doorstep. I just couldn't justify the price tag at the time. Plus I grew up with a "First you try and fix it" blanket policy in the household which is why you would have found me yesterday hunched over a disassembled camera lens and cursing at microscopic screws. Got the autofocus fixed though. That only cost me $3 for a part shipped from China. But I digress. I think the Carter guides were going to run me close to $400 or $500 bucks.

[@homemadetools]

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[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Cool. Thank you. I can always use more peeps.

[@simmssg]

Soooo are u going to mention what happens to your finger!!!!! That looks so painful!!!

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

simmssg broke the last bone in the fingertip when a piece of wood jammed onto my mitre saw blade. The wood flipped over and slammed my finger into the fence. Yep, it is painful. Still is two weeks later.

[@simmssg]

Ouch!!!! Well I hope it gets better.... I like the video!