9 mistakes beginners make at the bandsaw. What to do instead.

Absolutely the best reason for safety…”you don’t want to get blood on your workpiece” love it love it

Probably we need more of that “don’t do that it is not necessary” content

We need an entire “shop teacher” series at each major tool. This was awesome

I really like your 'teaching' style. Zero BS, direct, to the point and explicit.

Great video. No goofy music, no wasted time, just excellent advice with just the right amount of cat video sprinkled in.

I miss Spike. It was nice to see him in the videos back in the NYC days.

That was 19 minutes well spent on the best bandsaw lesson I’ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing your experience Sir!

Not only are you a great teacher, but you do it with a sense of humour. Reminds me of my days in a metal shop, as a teacher. One of my favourite comments at end of a safety lesson was, "and remember,( I paused), you don't want to set yourself on fire". Great tips, thanks.....

I miss this type of instructional video contest from you Jimmy. Takes me back to the NYC shop days. Yes, there may be other videos available how to do something, but the community trust you and what you teach. Keep on keeping on brother! Dining table build videos are always appreciated.

The one tip I use often that you didn't mention is that pulling material through the bandsaw is just as valid a method as pushing it through. So if you are cutting a straight or curved cut on a longer piece, start the cut by pushing the piece into the blade, then when you are halfway through the cut, with the piece fully supported by the table, walk around to the back of the saw and pull it the rest of the way through. This lets you support the workpiece throughout the cut and it will not want to tip upwards due to gravity

Fantastic hands on teaching. I've been bandsawing for only 63 yrs and I still picked up one new trick from you today. Your shop cat is a wonderful Plus. We love him!

I love this! Yes, please make more of these types of videos. (Maybe a table saw one next? Or drill press?) Crazy how many of these things I’ve done or thought were a good idea. 😵‍💫 You are the best, Jimmy! 👊🏼 #DIRESTA

Thanks Jimmy, lessons learned from decades of experience condensed into 20 minutes , this stuff is absolute gold 👍

"I don't want to have an Allen key in my pocket while I'm trying to be creative" is my new favorite quote.

I agree with all the positive comments, great explanation of all the mistakes I’ve made! One additional thing I do, as you said, to back out of the cut, turn off the saw first. Sometimes I also, AFTER TURNING THE SAW OFF, I insert a small shim at the start of the cut, usually widens the whole cut to make it easier. Would also work with the saw running, but would be really dumb to be that lazy.

This is Just like your older videos. Even the cat looks the same. Love this style of video. Thanks for being such a great teacher

I love this type of video where you explain what you are doing and giving tips. I also love your cat in the videos, I miss Spike!

I did a double take—I have your saw, Delta/Milwaukee 14”, made in 1943. I know because I called Delta in Tennessee. The woman looked up the serial number, which was still in the files. I asked if they had a manual, which they do, so she sent me a copy. It’s hilarious to look at the prices of parts in 1943–bearings were like a buck and a half. Still working 80 years later. Got it from a guy for $300, replaced the 3/4 HP motor with a 2 HP dust proof farm motor (for conveyors), and that saw won’t bog down. I’ve been using it for over 30 years, and it’s one of my most used tools.

Bloody awesome! There's nothing more useful than learning from someone who has years and years of practical experience such as yourself!

This isn’t a beginner’s video, it’s an everybody video. Well done!!