Use the BACK of the blade! Your saw will cut straighter!

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[johnford]

I've used and read about bandsaws for 50 years and never before heard about this. Thank you very much.

[RobertKarlBerta]

I am 77 years old. When I took a high school summer school woodworking class for fun in the early 1960s.... the instructor showed us how to do that. He also talked about NOT cutting on a marked line but on the side of a line.... just barely missing that line. This was both on band saw, table saw, miter saws.... and also hand saws. I assumed everyone did it that way.... guess not!

[Michdave]

Wow! What a simple and valuable technique. However, I am upset you didn’t do this video about 12 years ago!

[johnopfer]

My dad taught me this when I was like 12. Thanks for demonstrating this to those whose dad was not a woodworker.

[schechnera]

I've watched SO many videos on bandsaw techniques but have never seen this before. This is great. Thanks, James!

[thomlipiczky]

Steering with the back of the blade! Yeah, I saw Tom McLaughlin (Epic Woodworking) try to explain how to do this, but your video was very clear.Thanks.

[ardeet]

To be perfectly frank it took me till 2 minutes in before I realised you weren’t talking about cutting with the back of the blade. That’s on me as a noob (and yes I did have a bit a of laugh at myself). Thanks once again for useable information.

[cooperken]

Perfectly described once again, I’ve done it for years and you are spot on again as usual. Well done.

[petersuhmann]

I learned something today. I been avoiding my band saw due to the lack of precision. Thank you

[thpfree]

Thanks for sharing this tip. As a veteran bandsawer cutting in aluminium, bronze, steel, as well as all kinds of wood over the past 40 years, I've been using this technique as long as I can remember. One caveat, if your cut strays from your line then so does your guide, adjust accordingly. This guide from the blade back side is especially helpful with large heavy awkward pieces that resist smooth movement along the table.

[jlbeck]

What the...? How did I not know this already?? Thank you. Can't wait to try this out!

[marcboardman]

You are awesome!
Thank you James.
I have found your tips, tool evaluations, and instruction consistently reliable.
Two years ago you steered me away from a bad dust collection system to the Clear Vue with 6” ducting.
Works great, a versatile system with blast gates positioned near the start of each 45 degree branch. My system is now the envy of several woodworker friends. 👍🏻

[brenth]

I bought one of the Bows Feather Boards, to see what the hype was about. I ended up buying a set for my router table. THEY. ARE. AWESOME!! I really look forward to watching your videos every week. They are very helpful for improving my woodworking skills.

[jackspeer]

what a great tip. thanks. I have always had a hard time with my bandsaw. like you I cut off the line then sand. now I' gonna practice this trick and do much better.

[trplankowner]

Great tips, about both the bandsaw technique and the feather board!

[twcmaker]

I use this method and have been for years. I cut to the line. On a recent project, I then went over the edge of the wood with my Spokeshave and maybe only 4 passes and it was done. No sanding to the line, and then no sanding at all on the edge of the board, as it was ready to accept the first coat of Oil.
Great video 👍

[chriskennard]

Brilliant, all should know this. This is the way I use my bandsaw too

[fuzzywun]

As one who is constantly frustrated by my bandsaw - I'm off to try

[joellaferriere]

This is the best close up I have seen for this technique . Excellent