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@markbailey

Brilliant. Thanks for the reassurance Mark. 😀
Super usefull information. I feel much more confident now
Huge thanks

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Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:56:14 +0100

@tej Yeah good idea to mark the chanel on the back before carve. I’ll certainly do that.
Then it’s deep breath time and carve that neck
😀

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Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:53:10 +0100

Hey @tej
Many thanks for the information buddy.
Good to know it’s not a disaster yet for me.
I’ll just be very careful in the carve.
Cheers Paul.

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Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:50:04 +0100

Hey @markebailey, Thanks for the feed back Mark. 😀 How much wood should I aim to have between the back of the neck and the truss rod chanel after carving? Before carving I think it adds up to 9mm of… Read more»

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Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:01:37 +0100

Cheers @bart-van-der-kemp.
I think I will air on the side of caution and go for 23 mm and like you say I can always sand a little afterwards.
Thanks for the advice most appreciated. 😀

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Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:59:25 +0100

Hi guys, Just need a little advice on my first Bandsman build. So I’ve installed the truss rod that comes with the kit. The nut end of the truss rod was wider than the rest of the truss rod so… Read more»

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Mon, 24 May 2021 10:16:51 +0100

Cheers @tv1

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Mon, 24 May 2021 10:15:52 +0100

Cheers @tej 😀

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Wed, 19 May 2021 08:55:40 +0100

Cheers @boo,
Great words of encouragement.its so nice to have a non judgmental environment like this. You don’t often find forums like this it’s an absolute little gem of a place.

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Wed, 19 May 2021 06:58:26 +0100

Cheers @boo, thanks for the advice. I think I’ve done it correctly now. 😀 Great that there’s such a good forum on here where us thicko’s can ask questions. I felt a bit stupid asking but better to ask than… Read more»

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Wed, 19 May 2021 06:34:16 +0100

Great tip @teg. Yes seems like a good idea definitely.!
Cheers 🍺

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Tue, 18 May 2021 20:13:17 +0100

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Tue, 18 May 2021 20:12:52 +0100

cheers @teg

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Tue, 18 May 2021 15:24:28 +0100

Hi Mark, brilliant thanks for your help. 😀 yes I stuck to the measurements.
Sorry about being a bit thick 😆 but thought I’d better just ask if I wasn’t sure.

Cheers 😀

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Tue, 18 May 2021 12:30:52 +0100

Hi guys. I’m just building the headstock angle jig for the bandsman. Excuse me if I’m being super thick here im totally new to all this so be gentle lol. OK so I’m following Marks video on it but I’ve… Read more»

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Mon, 03 May 2021 15:56:36 +0100

That’s one sweet gift @mattbeels . 😀 I had a similar problem with stock of the 350S. Apparently its something to do with shipping being delayed out of China. I think stocks are starting to drip through though. The place… Read more»

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Mon, 03 May 2021 13:59:29 +0100

Cheers @mattbeels. I was originally considering the BS250 but managed to push it to the BS350. I’m pleased I pushed the budget a bit on this. Yes absolutely if you can get the Sabre it’s definitely worth going for those… Read more»

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Mon, 03 May 2021 10:56:43 +0100

Hi Koendb and Jonathan, great to meet you both. I finally managed to find a Record Power bandsaw, the BS350S so have ordred that. Stocks of the machines seem to be trickling into the country now. I’ve gone for as… Read more»

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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:34:44 +0100

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Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:45:22 +0100

Cheers Matt for the welcome. 😀 Yeah I’d seen it had only 4 inch depth of cut. I had also considered splashing out on the 350 which has a bigger depth of cut and wouldn’t stress the motor as much…. Read more»

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Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:13:36 +0100

Hi Tej,
Thanks for the welcome and advice.
It’s going to be a fun journey. 😀

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Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:08:25 +0100

Hi Cheesewhisk, I live just outside of York although I’m originally from the badlands(lancashire) 😉 Yep I adore Yorkshire. I don’t think I’d ever leave here. Good to know others with the same wood working experience as me are having… Read more»

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Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:03:35 +0100

Thanks TV1. 😀 Your words are really encouraging and I can see your advice is really sound about following it all step by step and walking away to re-evaluate it when it goes wrong. I’m determined to get… Read more»

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Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:52:17 +0100

Cheers Boo 👍

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Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:06:42 +0100

Hi all, After much pondering I took the plunge and became a premium member and ordered a standard Bandsman kit. 😀 I’ve no experience of wood working at all so this could be a disaster or a new love. My… Read more»