Understanding the Design of Bandsaws

Matthias Wandel explains why bigger is better and why three-wheeled designs have an inherent design flaw. He also discusses how the form factor of his new bandsaw build is based on function and efficiency:

Big Bandsaw Build, Part 2: Laminated Beam Frame

This might be the most part-intensive thing we've ever seen Wandel build, and that's saying a lot. Here he creates a substantial frame for his new bandsaw XL by doing a helluva lot of glue-ups:

Building a Walking Velociraptor

While you might not have a need to build a perambulatory dinosaur based on Theo Jansen's leg mechanisms, Izzy Swan shows a bunch of his signature efficiency tips during the build process:

Making a Zombie Killer Bat

We've never seen Frank Howarth build anything outright weapon-like, but here he builds an anti-zombie spiked bat—segmented-turning-style, of course:

Lathe Tool Holder

On a more peaceful note, Howarth also upgrades his lathe tool holder, overcoming some CNC errors along the way:

Cherry Flag Display Case Collaboration

Jay Bates is off-site at a buddy's shop. Here the two begin collaborating on a display case. Watch for their clever UI solution for how to remove coins that are inset into wood:

Here's Part 2 of the build:

Modifying the Folding Outfeed Table

Here April Wilkerson adds more functionality to the folding outfeed table she recently built, adding slots for a table sled, removable T-track inserts for clamping and a paper roll with a cutter:

Barrister's Bookcase

The Wood Whisperer gives us an unnarrated build of a handsome, functional, and old-school-modular piece of furniture: A barrister's bookcase, which features garage-style doors.