Band saw boxes

[Ed62]

I've seen enough great looking band saw boxes that you guys have built, that I'm considering taking a shot at one. I'm pretty clueless about actually making one though. If you have any words of advice, I'd welcome them. I have a Delta 10" band saw, capable of sawing 7" high, and 10" wide. Is this enough to make anything worthwhile? Recommendations for blades, techniques, or other info would be appreciated. It's not something I'll be doing in the very near future, but maybe before too long.

Ed

[drumpriest]

You should definitely be able to make a BS box with that setup. I usea 3/16" blade for the interior cuts, and a 1/2" resaw blade for cutting the faces and backs off of things.

I like this book, btw...
http://www.amazon.com/Building-Beaut.../dp/1558705228

If you have scroll saw, you can rip the front AND back off of the glue-up, and make the drawer face cuts on the scroll saw, leaving no entry/exit line.

[Ken Massingale]

I'm with Keith on Lois's book. There are patterns for several designs from easy to *&^%$#@

Some of them require enlargement. I always use a 3/16" 10tpi blade, a courser blade will greatly increase your sanding, and there's more than enough of that already. Be sure to sand the inside of the box before gluing the back on, and if you aren't lining the drawers sand those interiors also before applying the fronts and backs.
But really, get Lois's book.

[Ed62]

Thanks for the replies, guys. I'll check out the book. It's in our library system.

Ed

[mikel]

thanks from me too...


...mikel

[DaveW]

If you have scroll saw, you can rip the front AND back off of the glue-up, and make the drawer face cuts on the scroll saw, leaving no entry/exit line.

Could you elaborate on what you mean by that? Or better yet, a picture? Thanks!

[MikeMcCoy]

Could you elaborate on what you mean by that? Or better yet, a picture? Thanks!

Here you go:

http://www.jeffgreefwoodworking.com/...awn/index.html

[MilDoc]

Start with Lois Ventura's book mentioned above. Great way to get the feel of BSBs.

Then look at Donna Menke's new book

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Band-...6561314&sr=1-1

Beautiful and, to me, unique BSBs.

[Ed62]

Thanks Paul. I'm always on the lookout for a good book.

Ed

[Ken Massingale]

Start with Lois Ventura's book mentioned above. Great way to get the feel of BSBs.

Then look at Donna Menke's new book

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Band-...6561314&sr=1-1

Beautiful and, to me, unique BSBs.

I took your advise Paul and ordered Donna's new book, which came today.

You are correct, they are unique and beautiful. I've only glanced through it but that's enough to give me bandsaw box fever again.

Thanks for the suggestion, I appreciate it.

[Popeye]

Well you guys just sold another book for Amazon Seems to be an interest in the WW guild for these things and I have some spalted maple looking for a good use.
Here is a brief tutorial on a simple box I did a few years ago for the forum.
http://bt3gallery.fhauto.com/view_al...umName=album34
Pat