Selecting a Band Saw for the Turning Shop

Turning does not require a lot of space because you only need a lathe, some tools, a grinder (and jigs) to sharpen them and a way to reduce wood to usable, balanced pieces that fit your lathe. For a long time, turners have picked a wood-cutting band saw because it fits this last requirement very well and does not take up much space. In fact, even a big band saw has a small footprint. The band saw’s table height is higher than other tools and benches, and you only need enough space to walk around three sides of the table.

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