Bandsaw Magic - Little Known Compound Cut Technique

This, old, old band saw technique has been used by shop teachers the world over to keep their students awake. This attention-getter seems to produce magical results, but really it's just an exercise in geometry.

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[ellisreeves]

That is so unique. That technique can lead to some pretty awesome projects.

[kurtjohnson]

I made a lamp in shop class in the 80’s using that technique. Cut the corners off first and the hole for the cord will automatically be there!!

[thesage]

This single 30 second or so video made me subscribe to this channel. Before today I have never head of you

[ChadWarner-wi]

I’m binge watching your shorts. I’ve never learned so much so quickly!

[Bigg_Redd]

Say That was cool as hell man! I freaking love it.

[mikewashere]

More than 40 years later, in my fine wood crafting career, and I still get to learn new ways to create! Thanks! Peace to you and to all that are saved and sealed in Jesus Christ, Savoir of God's children!

[timplays]

Good for wood art. Love to see you still use the old Shopsmith Bandsaw

[philkight]

I will remember this, now I need to find a spot for my bandsaw

[knownothingnobody]

Love it! Love this guy! I cannot wait to try this technique myself. Thanks for sharing.

[jynxedfrombirth]

I love geometry and woodgrain. This is a really cool unification of those two ideas. ❤

[JOATology]

Pretty clever! I see the potential for several projects in that. Thanks!

[TankGunner]

Wow!! You don’t see many guys using the ole shop smiths much anymore. That’s what I grew up around and started on, hell, my dad still uses his for the table saw and lathe! Awesome job my friend!

[behindtheseeyesiseewhatyou]

Picked up a beautiful like new 1980 500 Shopsmith today with belt sander and jointer for $150.00 love it!

[vivekkhavnekar]

Pretty work.Expect many more ideas from u.Thnks for vdo.

[EverymanBuilds]

Simple, yet elegant looking. Added to my list of "give this a go and impress people easily"

[Sly_Wolf_]

That was simply amazing! Now i need to see more!

[waltergroover]

Awesomeness defined! What width blade and TPI works best for you?
Does a longer blade work better?
Thanks!!

[chadwilderdyke]

Wow, I love it! I think I am going to try this with some spalted maple I have! Nick that is great!

[jaywalker]

Amazing!
A skilled craftsman at work!

[MrMetalclay]

Cool! I just bought my first bandsaw and it has different uses and the required blade written on the inside. Hopefully the other purposes are this neat