I would simply use a long bar clamp to hold the log against your fence.... Perhaps adding leather or cork to the fence to help hold the log in place.... Great idea for the jig! I'll be making one!
I see you are holding by hand for the very first cut. It may not be safest way as the log may roll over. You may use a screws to secure the log for the end 90 degree tail.
I started watching your shows here recently, really like them, and I have caught in the background a couple of times the setup for dust collection on your bandsaw. I have the same band saw and would like to see a good photo, maybe even a parts list, of your piping for dust on it. It's the best I've seen! Nice and compact and doesn't stick out from the saw. Nice job!
I think that this jig is risky. Without some method of stopping the log from rolling whilst cutting, things could go bad very quickly. Any log will be uneven along its length, and in the middle of a cut, the „base“ may no longer be flat. There are ways of stabilising the log, for example a couple of screws up into the log from underneath, or an „endplate“. This may leave screwholes in a board but this is a small price to pay for safety. I saw my own lumber on a Logosol sawmill, and also use a big bandsaw, so I am aware of what can go wrong. Equally, I understand the pleasure of getting some nice boards out if what would be firewood in other peoples‘ hands.
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I love how simple the jig is! I also have the Laguna bandsaw and love it! Have not used it with a jig yet but will definitely try your setup. Thanks!
I would simply use a long bar clamp to hold the log against your fence.... Perhaps adding leather or cork to the fence to help hold the log in place....
Great idea for the jig! I'll be making one!
Thanks , that’s what I was looking for , nice and simple .
Thanks for the simple set-up. Hope the shoulder surgery went well.
Thanks, it was definitely an improvement.
I see you are holding by hand for the very first cut. It may not be safest way as the log may roll over. You may use a screws to secure the log for the end 90 degree tail.
Thank you, nice and simple!
I started watching your shows here recently, really like them, and I have caught in the background a couple of times the setup for dust collection on your bandsaw. I have the same band saw and would like to see a good photo, maybe even a parts list, of your piping for dust on it. It's the best I've seen! Nice and compact and doesn't stick out from the saw. Nice job!
I'll try to do it today. Remind me if I don't.
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Good luck with your shoulder operation.
Thank you
Very simple
What brand of fence are you using for the bandsaw?
That's the Laguna fence the came with the saw. I get in to a little more detail on it here: ruclips.net/video/5AFlrqKfaz4/видео.html
I think that this jig is risky. Without some method of stopping the log from rolling whilst cutting, things could go bad very quickly. Any log will be uneven along its length, and in the middle of a cut, the „base“ may no longer be flat. There are ways of stabilising the log, for example a couple of screws up into the log from underneath, or an „endplate“. This may leave screwholes in a board but this is a small price to pay for safety. I saw my own lumber on a Logosol sawmill, and also use a big bandsaw, so I am aware of what can go wrong. Equally, I understand the pleasure of getting some nice boards out if what would be firewood in other peoples‘ hands.
Agreed, each log needs to be assessed for its unique risks. I normally put a couple screws in the back for larger or less stable logs.
No safety glasses?
What blade are you using ?
Laguna 3/4" resaw king
Not the safest way to do this as the log isn't secure
safety first