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Re: Table Saw or Band Saw
By:Mark Kanzler
Date: 6/23/1998, 3:17 pm
In Response To: Table Saw or Band Saw (Sean Grauel)

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> I am wondering which saw is best for ripping the strips? I have
> heard that a band saw will oscillate (at least with the size band
> saw I can afford). On the other hand, I am concerned that a table
> saw will waste alot of nice wood (what is thinnest blade that will
> work well?). I have some 4quarter African Mahogany in 11'lenghts that
> I would like to use.

> Another question if I may. Which lighter colored woods best complement
> the darker (than Phillipine) African Mahogany?

Messages In This Thread

Table Saw or Band Saw
Sean Grauel -- 6/23/1998, 1:57 pm
my 1st hand experience.
Paul Stomski -- 6/23/1998, 9:20 pm
Re: Table Saw or Band Saw
Chuck Newland -- 6/23/1998, 7:34 pm
Re: Ripping thin strips discussion
Mark Kanzler -- 6/24/1998, 10:09 am
Re: A Better Bandsaw Reference
Mark Kanzler -- 6/23/1998, 6:49 pm
Re: Table Saw or Band Saw
Mark Kanzler -- 6/23/1998, 6:20 pm
Re: Table Saw or Band Saw
Rob Cochrane -- 6/23/1998, 5:44 pm
Re: Table Saw or Band Saw
Mark Kanzler -- 6/23/1998, 3:17 pm