Making a Bandsaw Box ($1200 Bandsaw vs $170 Bandsaw)

I recently took a class where we made a custom Bandsaw box on a $1200.00 Bandsaw. But this got me thinking, would it be possible to make an equivalent sized and shaped box on a much smaller and much cheaper benchtop bandsaw?

Many people would not even think about spending the money for such a large bandsaw, but the bench top version might be in option.

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[troyizzle]

Boy am I GLAD I came across your vid before I wasted $170 tomorrow🙄 Need to look for a different one now🙏🏾

[TwiztedOakCreations]

I was searching the web for a video exactly like this. All I have is a small bench top bandsaw and I wanted to start making bandsaw boxes. Thank you thank you thank you for making this video!

[doccrisco]

Great how to... enjoyed the contrast to more expensive tool. Would love to see more.

[jeffreycanfora]

I have that bandsaw as I’m getting a larger free craftsman back in working order. It was good to see this video as I was hoping to make a few for upcoming birthdays.

[jodytho]

appreciated the comparison of the two very different price point saws!

[wiseowl]

Good to see a demonstration on a machine like the one I own.

[melindajohnson]

This was definitely a very informative video. Tool comparison is a great idea.

[claudedesforges]

You sure did a really good job in work.

[colinmorgan]

hi loved the bandsaw box experiment you did and would like to see more projects with lower level tools that's more realistic, thanks.

[normbright]

in enjoy watching your video my first time i'm new at this i love the look of some of these boxes

[leemckenna]

I enjoys this video. Using small D.I.Y /Hobby tools for your projects is just what I'm looking for👍

[Cliffepoos]

Interesting video, I'd enjoy seeing more like this.

[stevem]

the best bang for your buck is an old bandsaw. i make bandsaw boxes on two old machines. one is a 1915 crescent 20" that i paid 150 for and the other is a 1940's beaver 12" that cost 100 bucks. the proper blades make all the difference of course, a good sized blade in the 20" for the rip cuts and a fine toothed narrow blade for the 12" saw

[trudylemke]

Thank you for this video. Very informative! The box looks very cool!

[crazyaboutketo]

What is the black wall behind you??? Love it!

[HobbyHalloween]

Nicely done! I like how you persevered through the build and finished it despite all the problems. Also, I'm glad you didn't get hurt when the blade broke. I think the take-away here is that if you purchase a bandsaw, you probably should afford to get at a minimum a 14" bandsaw that is adequately powered, otherwise why have it in the shop?

To answer your question about builds with inexpensive tools: Sure... mix them in here and there, I think it will appeal to most home woodworkers that can't afford mid to high end tools or have a large space to dedicate. My only suggestion to you on the tool selection is if you find the econo el-cheap-o tools can't stand up to the task, might break and possibly hurt people then definitely NOT! But still... in a way... you can show us the pitfalls of such tools, like this bandsaw video. I learned a valuable lesson: I may buy a bandsaw one day and now I know what I should be looking for! We can use all that horrible experience so we don't make that mistake... Nothing was wasted, all was appreciated! Kind regards!

[patrickscheffler]

What were the measurements of the boards you were glueing/ ruff estimate

[claudehavelange]

Hello, very nice comparison. Normally we don't compare very different products in terms of price, power, etc., but this was very interesting. For "DIYers" like me, we don't need professional equipment because we don't use it every day or intensively. Could I ask you what types of wood you used for cutting with the small saw? Kind regards. Hello from Belgium.

[howardmiller]

How much does one of these boxes cost ?

[badmandansanchez]

I've made that same box. You used much nicer wood than I did🤔