On the wall above this computer I have a picture of my daughter, sitting on my workbench, with a wooden mallet "helping" me with a project. She is now 38. I miss those times. Enjoy these times with your child they are the best. Great video. Keep them coming.
Matthias, as I watched this video I kept thinking of a comment my coworker made to me when I was building my house, "You know you can purchase them already built?!" Good work, keep them coming.
Marcus; If you are worried about the bolts tearing out from the wood, soak the screw area in the wood with CA glue. This fills the pores in the wood fibers and makes the screw threads much stronger. You might have to re-tap the threads after the CA sets up, but that will be a quick job. I always enjoy watching your work and seeing how you re-purpose old wood and items into usable tools. Regards; Ron Kluwe
1/6/2019 USA Grandpa Bill: Through the decades Canadians have given the world many good inventions and products, many of which the world thinks came from other sources. Matthias is another gift from Canada, and although born and raised in his early years in Germany, he is now a national treasure of Canada and RUclips. And just as strongly as I mean my praise I hope there are enough Maple trees in Canada for Matthias' projects. I wish I had a supply here as he does. It's always a treat to see Harriet. Both Grandma and I just smile and ooh and ahh. Harriet seems to be such a happy baby. And I don't worry about her one bit in the shop. If Mom weren't around I know Matthias has a sharp eye on her, even behind him. Harriet will be doing calculus in a few months.
...this blade-guide work of yours left me behind with open mouth and almost no more breathing... unbeliefable and parallysing well done... congratulations...
your intelligence makes this videos that much more enjoyable. never fumbling to explain something like so many videos out there. also your kid is freaking adorable. good job! :D
Excellent choice of Lignum Vitae for the guide blocks, Matthias! Numerous examples of Old World machines -- many still working today! -- use(d) this wood for gears and such. I keep some of it on hand myself for special use when extreme hardness is required.
With a helper like Harriet he can't go wrong(ure son is gorgeous,God Bless Him)I love ure videos because what man can make with steel and aluminum Matthias Wandel can make better with wood!!Keep up the awesome work!!!
Hello Mathias, Have been watching your videos for a very long time now and admire your ingenuity.I am not into woodwork at all but?? I like the new apprentice you got in your workshop. The youinger they are the better they learn. Regards and good wishes
Mathias, i have seen you make almost anything in wood. Improving, enhancing and looking for alternative ways to do precisely, cheaper and simple. Solving design issues and explaining "how to". have you ever plain to make some tool for naval modelism. Few companies make tools for modelism and usually very expensives. thanks for your videos, always a pleasure look at them.
Don't worry about wearing a grove in the lower bearing. I've had ball-bearing guides on my Powermatic 14" band saw for years now, and narry a sign of wear.
Your vids are amazing and you are an excellent teacher. Harriet is super cute and when she gets older you should do some vids showing you teaching her your skills.
Vous êtes exceptionnel. Respect. Ancien menuisier a la retraite, finissant mes travaux intérieures de notre maison, je vais me mettre a fabriquer vos trés belles machines, rien que pour le plaisir du beau travail. Tank you.
I love watching your videos. Its so interesting to see how you make most of the tools you use out of wood. You are a true artist. Please keep making awesome and informative videos. :)
Mathias what the Brazilian Giulliano asked was to allow the translator of simultaneous captions of google, not that you translated into Portuguese. Only we use google to translate our request, and sometimes it's difficult to understand
Just awsome watching you build stuff which is severals parts, means we all have something to enjoy :) also Mathias, continue you good work with woodworking and stay healthy :)
with the mounting of the upper guide arm and the locking mechanism, I'm surprised you didn't inlay a steel or aluminum t-track into the back of the guide arm, bore directly back perpendicular through the upper frame and use a t-bolt and star knob on back to tighten the guide arm. I'd be really interested to see a video on the difference in clamping force between the two mechanisms.
Man id love to have ya help me "make" a shop. Your brain just works so much differently than mine. Theres no way i could have come up with this on my own. Not being vane or conceded but im an intelligent person. Some of your videos just make me feel dumb lol. Great series for this build and all the others as well. Thanks for putting this stuff out there. Really enjoy the channel.
You're guide blocks (seens at 2:03) are shaped like 'V" in this latest iteration, but you previously used a strait 90 degree setup in the previous design. I have seen both in commercial applications, and my craftsman band saw has options for both. What made you change designs? And do you feel there is a benefit one way or the other in your specific applications?
Great job you are doing, but please be more careful. I know someone who was killed by a suddenly cut band saw blade that severely injured his head, he was using it without closing the two protective covers of the band saw. This accident happened about ten years ago in Baghdad.
What's the reasoning behind the interesting new "V" layout for the guide blocks as opposed to the blocks with a slot in them like on your previous bandsaws?
why are the bearing of the blade guide mounted in different directions? the top bearing is mounted so the blade pushes on the side(along its axis) where the bottom bearing is mounted so the blade pushes on the face(radially inward).
It's quieter pushing on the side. I usually adjust it so only the top guide runs against the blade, until you push against the blade, then both engage. At that point, the saw is loud anyway, so the noiser orientation won't matter.
Notgnihtrow...Matthias explains this in one of the builds to his smaller bandsaws. It is not near as noisy if the upper guild bearing is running the blade on its side.
la verdad sos un maestro te felicito de aca en argentina ojala pudiese hacer algo tan maravlilloso como lo haces tenes todas las herramietas te felicito inmensamente
Have you ever thought about using your now-spare bandsaw as a metal cutting bandsaw the way jimmy diresta does? I suppose it would not be as rigid so it may chatter, but that would be a lot nicer than an angle grinder and cut-off wheel.
Thank you for this great video just what I needed to replace a broken guide on a vintage bandsaw. I might missed it but why did you cut the metal flat stock more narrow?
Was a reason given for the shift in how the lignum vitae guides are mounted? In previous bandsaws there is a slot in the guide blocks for adjustment and they are screwed in. Now two bolts and and a plate is used.
Alright, stupid question: why is the ball bearing in the upper blade guide adjusted like it is? I.e. the blade runs on the side of it (as visible when you do the cutting around 9:50), which I can't imagine being the way it should be (i.e. for the lower one I kinda get it ... the back of the blade sits on the bearing surface which prevents it from going back, but the top looks just weird to me) PS: though looking on google I saw also other blade guides (though not all by far) having this design, so what gives?
Looking at the video definitely was very informative. But I think your reasoning as to where the noise is coming from is incorrect. I _think_ the reduction of noise could come from basically preloading the bearing which removes the majority of slack (and thus the source of the noise).
Thank you for making these videos. I appreciate your work and want to share and having watched the other bandsaw builds helped me to repair my own guide when the cast aluminum guide broke off. That said, I have been thinking about making one of these so I could use it to cut metal such as steel for my other hobbies. but have had a hard time figuring out how to slow the speed down enough to make it work. Do you have an idea for that? Also, is there a chance we could get you to make a 2"x 72" belt grinder like the kind used for knife making? I was curious as to what your version of one would be. Thanks for the vids, keep up the good show.
On the wall above this computer I have a picture of my daughter, sitting on my workbench, with a wooden mallet "helping" me with a project. She is now 38. I miss those times. Enjoy these times with your child they are the best. Great video. Keep them coming.
Matthias, as I watched this video I kept thinking of a comment my coworker made to me when I was building my house, "You know you can purchase them already built?!" Good work, keep them coming.
seeing your homemade bandsaws sort of flipped a switch in my head that made me realise things like this are possible to make yourself
Mr. Wandell, you never fail to amuse me with your videos. Your daughter is adorable too.
Marcus;
If you are worried about the bolts tearing out from the wood, soak the screw area in the wood with CA glue. This fills the pores in the wood fibers and makes the screw threads much stronger. You might have to re-tap the threads after the CA sets up, but that will be a quick job.
I always enjoy watching your work and seeing how you re-purpose old wood and items into usable tools.
Regards;
Ron Kluwe
My apologies, I should have said Mathias, not Marcus. No idea where the Marcus came from ;)
+Ron Kluwe you can edit comments (at least on the desktop site)
1/6/2019 USA Grandpa Bill: Through the decades Canadians have given the world many good inventions and products, many of which the world thinks came from other sources. Matthias is another gift from Canada, and although born and raised in his early years in Germany, he is now a national treasure of Canada and RUclips. And just as strongly as I mean my praise I hope there are enough Maple trees in Canada for Matthias' projects. I wish I had a supply here as he does. It's always a treat to see Harriet. Both Grandma and I just smile and ooh and ahh. Harriet seems to be such a happy baby. And I don't worry about her one bit in the shop. If Mom weren't around I know Matthias has a sharp eye on her, even behind him. Harriet will be doing calculus in a few months.
...this blade-guide work of yours left me behind with open mouth and almost no more breathing... unbeliefable and parallysing well done... congratulations...
Harriet was dancing to your mallet work @ 8:38.. So cute! Thanks for the upload.
your intelligence makes this videos that much more enjoyable. never fumbling to explain something like so many videos out there. also your kid is freaking adorable. good job! :D
It's so fun watching you build stuff like this. Good to see the little one make an appearance.
Excellent choice of Lignum Vitae for the guide blocks, Matthias! Numerous examples of Old World machines -- many still working today! -- use(d) this wood for gears and such. I keep some of it on hand myself for special use when extreme hardness is required.
A lot of neat techniques in this one. As always, I'm enjoying the build.
Wordsnwood (Art Mulder) I never thought of threading wood for a machine screw
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I have absolutely no need for a bandsaw, but you make me want to build one.Your videos are great. I look forward the next video
Could you please make a video using your scales setup to test the strength of threaded bolts in timber. Thanks for the excellent content.
Very clever the detail of the modified washer and nut!!! Not only woodworking mate! Really engineering here.
Congrats.
Fantastic video! Good to see more progress on the band saw and it's great that you've got a tiny helping hand now too!
With a helper like Harriet he can't go wrong(ure son is gorgeous,God Bless Him)I love ure videos because what man can make with steel and aluminum Matthias Wandel can make better with wood!!Keep up the awesome work!!!
A nerd with shop experience and an awesome work space. Well done sir!
I love your videos. They relax me. Thank you for them. I especially love the parts where you do time lapse. The sounds are glorious.
Hello Mathias, Have been watching your videos for a very long time now and admire your ingenuity.I am not into woodwork at all but?? I like the new apprentice you got in your workshop. The youinger they are the better they learn. Regards and good wishes
Mathias, i have seen you make almost anything in wood. Improving, enhancing and looking for alternative ways to do precisely, cheaper and simple. Solving design issues and explaining "how to". have you ever plain to make some tool for naval modelism. Few companies make tools for modelism and usually very expensives. thanks for your videos, always a pleasure look at them.
Always a pleasure to see your work. This has been a cool project.
there's a lot of surface area there on the thread, gotta work. nice job. nice Harriet
The engineering of your band saw is some nice to see!!!
That's looking really good Matthias.
The star of the video, Harriet😍. Lucky man.
Don't worry about wearing a grove in the lower bearing. I've had ball-bearing guides on my Powermatic 14" band saw for years now, and narry a sign of wear.
Your vids are amazing and you are an excellent teacher. Harriet is super cute and when she gets older you should do some vids showing you teaching her your skills.
YAY! TRUNNIONS! Man I can't wait till these plans come out.
even tho i would never woodwork , either due to lazyness or knowledge, i really like watching your videos, good work !!
I wake up on Friday and the first thing I do is check if matthias has uploaded his video
same! every single day i check... :(
just turn on email notifications like I do. I dont even have to check!
Same here
He’s an extraterrestrial man, I got to that conclusion I have no doubt about it
Best channel for people who love invent or innovate something :)
I'm really loving this series.
Awesome build. I like the blade guides, a little different to your 16" bandsaw that I built earlier this year.
You cut so well on a bandsaw. Would you consider making a video with some cutting tips?
I like how in this series he always finishes with what the subject of his next video will be... :)
Fantastic work as per usual Matthias.
Najlepší stolár akého som v živote videl (the best joiner carpenter I´ve ever seen)
You are a very talented individual and I really enjoy watching your builds
Vous êtes exceptionnel. Respect. Ancien menuisier a la retraite, finissant mes travaux intérieures de notre maison, je vais me mettre a fabriquer vos trés belles machines, rien que pour le plaisir du beau travail. Tank you.
I love watching your videos. Its so interesting to see how you make most of the tools you use out of wood. You are a true artist. Please keep making awesome and informative videos. :)
super cool I really enjoy the videos on self made shop equipment.
Matthias is such a nice chap.
Make sure you put miter gauge slot for miter gauge too and dust collection too.
Coming together nicely!
Another good guide material is phenolic resin, or bakelite.
onjoFilms haaaa???? I was confused already and you made it worse jejeje, please take that as a compliment
Awesome, I think Harriet should make more appearances!
Not only educational but also a pleasure to watch :)
Mathias what the Brazilian Giulliano asked was to allow the translator of simultaneous captions of google, not that you translated into Portuguese. Only we use google to translate our request, and sometimes it's difficult to understand
Just awsome watching you build stuff which is severals parts, means we all have something to enjoy :) also Mathias, continue you good work with woodworking and stay healthy :)
with the mounting of the upper guide arm and the locking mechanism, I'm surprised you didn't inlay a steel or aluminum t-track into the back of the guide arm, bore directly back perpendicular through the upper frame and use a t-bolt and star knob on back to tighten the guide arm. I'd be really interested to see a video on the difference in clamping force between the two mechanisms.
Seeing your daughter play with the hammer was very cute.
Lovin these bandsaw build videos . Great job!
I wonder if varnish in those threaded wood holes would also add some strength.
Bring your daughter to work day. Thanks for sharing Matt.
Another great video. Thanks for the great content.
another great video and I'd like to tackle this project in the future.
Man id love to have ya help me "make" a shop. Your brain just works so much differently than mine. Theres no way i could have come up with this on my own. Not being vane or conceded but im an intelligent person. Some of your videos just make me feel dumb lol. Great series for this build and all the others as well. Thanks for putting this stuff out there. Really enjoy the channel.
Hola tienes los planos. Exelente trabajo imprecionante me gusta mucho lo que hace!!! Saludos desde argentina
Great video. I guess it really helps to have a paper plan. I tend to wing it, but am starting to see the errors of my ways.
Great Work Matthias Wandel
We appreciate your videos and would enjoy seeing more of Harriet.....maybe her own channel? :)
You're guide blocks (seens at 2:03) are shaped like 'V" in this latest iteration, but you previously used a strait 90 degree setup in the previous design. I have seen both in commercial applications, and my craftsman band saw has options for both. What made you change designs? And do you feel there is a benefit one way or the other in your specific applications?
Beautiful little helper! 😊
Great job you are doing, but please be more careful. I know someone who was killed by a suddenly cut band saw blade that severely injured his head, he was using it without closing the two protective covers of the band saw. This accident happened about ten years ago in Baghdad.
Really loving this build
Keep in mind, none of this video has been sped up. He's just that good folks.
iambiggus and the talking and editing is in real time he can even hold the camera while building
LOL I wish i could work that fast! ;-D
annoyingly good
Use ash for any parts the you want to be solid. They make axe handles from it and it can take quite the beating .
What's the reasoning behind the interesting new "V" layout for the guide blocks as opposed to the blocks with a slot in them like on your previous bandsaws?
gets the blocks down to the bottom edge of the guide
Ah, thanks.
why are the bearing of the blade guide mounted in different directions? the top bearing is mounted so the blade pushes on the side(along its axis) where the bottom bearing is mounted so the blade pushes on the face(radially inward).
It's quieter pushing on the side. I usually adjust it so only the top guide runs against the blade, until you push against the blade, then both engage. At that point, the saw is loud anyway, so the noiser orientation won't matter.
Notgnihtrow...Matthias explains this in one of the builds to his smaller bandsaws. It is not near as noisy if the upper guild bearing is running the blade on its side.
Bloody hell! Harriot grew quickly!!
is so wonderful when u have the right tools.
This build seems a lot more nuanced. nice evolution. oh and Harriet is growing at a similar rate to the bandsaws.
Next a 30 inch bandsaw.
Very nice video, I enjoyed so much ! Thanks Matthias
Harriet is adorable.
I'm amazed. Nice work.
Your Builds are the coolest and I really enjoy your daughter is really cute a getting big!!!
la verdad sos un maestro te felicito de aca en argentina ojala pudiese hacer algo tan maravlilloso como lo haces tenes todas las herramietas te felicito inmensamente
Another great and descriptive project.
Have you ever thought about using your now-spare bandsaw as a metal cutting bandsaw the way jimmy diresta does? I suppose it would not be as rigid so it may chatter, but that would be a lot nicer than an angle grinder and cut-off wheel.
yes, thought about it
Es muy agradable verte trabajar !
Salvador Marí cosa seria el hombre con la madera da gusto verlo.
отлично, молодец парень. Хорошие идеи. Можно многое для себя позаимствовать +5
You are a very smart man, thank you for sharing. I look forward to the next project
How come you dont use your router pantograph for the slots at around 5:40, out of interest? it seems like it would be very useful
It would be useful, but when I build something that I will later have plans for, I don't want it to be dependent on my fancy tools.
Ah, that makes a lot of sense, thank you for taking the time to reply! I love your videos
to make the threads stronger on the wood, you can put some drops of super glue and let it dry before you put the bolt back on.
Exelente ya ise mi cierra de cinta e visto todos tus vídeos me quedo genial gracias a tus vídeos saludos desde guatemala
Muito bom o vídeo.. parabéns.. só olhando já e possível fabricar uma serra dessas.. bela explicação..
Are you getting the next generation woodworker started early? Boy they grow up fast!
you know what , i cant wait to see you make own drill press !
Good project for his lathe. :)
I will make another one more bandsaw. because i 'll bring it to another place.i had one already but having other one is an option.thanks wandell.
I like the more of a break down of this set of videos great work
Love the adorable baby cameo appearance.
5/5 video! Big fan from finland here!
Great video Matthias
Thank you for this great video just what I needed to replace a broken guide on a vintage bandsaw.
I might missed it but why did you cut the metal flat stock more narrow?
For all the bandsaws you have, can you get one that cuts metal, or at least a porta in a bench vice like jimmy
Was a reason given for the shift in how the lignum vitae guides are mounted? In previous bandsaws there is a slot in the guide blocks for adjustment and they are screwed in. Now two bolts and and a plate is used.
sammyich you do get more use time out of it, that's the only reason I can see
Have you tried heli-coil thread inserts in wood? Maybe an option if the threads in the wood loosen up and stop holding.
In that case, just a shot of wood glue will form new threads.
Nice Video Matthias
Alright, stupid question: why is the ball bearing in the upper blade guide adjusted like it is? I.e. the blade runs on the side of it (as visible when you do the cutting around 9:50), which I can't imagine being the way it should be (i.e. for the lower one I kinda get it ... the back of the blade sits on the bearing surface which prevents it from going back, but the top looks just weird to me)
PS: though looking on google I saw also other blade guides (though not all by far) having this design, so what gives?
See my video on blade guide design issues
Whoa, 2011 ... those were the days. Thanks for the hint :)
Looking at the video definitely was very informative. But I think your reasoning as to where the noise is coming from is incorrect. I _think_ the reduction of noise could come from basically preloading the bearing which removes the majority of slack (and thus the source of the noise).
Thank you for making these videos. I appreciate your work and want to share and having watched the other bandsaw builds helped me to repair my own guide when the cast aluminum guide broke off. That said, I have been thinking about making one of these so I could use it to cut metal such as steel for my other hobbies. but have had a hard time figuring out how to slow the speed down enough to make it work. Do you have an idea for that? Also, is there a chance we could get you to make a 2"x 72" belt grinder like the kind used for knife making? I was curious as to what your version of one would be. Thanks for the vids, keep up the good show.