Big bandsaw build 4: Blade guides

Making the blade guides for my 20" bandsaw, using lignum vitae as guide blocks.
woodgears.ca/big_bandsaw/guide...
Plans for this bandsaw for sale here:
woodgears.ca/big_bandsaw/plans

[@jwsvandr]

On the wall above this computer I have a picture of my daughter, sitting on my workbench, with a wooden mallet "helping" me with a project. She is now 38. I miss those times. Enjoy these times with your child they are the best. Great video. Keep them coming.

[@thestalkinghead]

seeing your homemade bandsaws sort of flipped a switch in my head that made me realise things like this are possible to make yourself

[@WJCTechyman]

Mr. Wandell, you never fail to amuse me with your videos. Your daughter is adorable too.

[@eat_things]

I wake up on Friday and the first thing I do is check if matthias has uploaded his video

[@MoZz..]

same! every single day i check... :(

[@snowcoalRC]

just turn on email notifications like I do. I dont even have to check!

[@pork4343]

Same here

[@wilborth5th]

He’s an extraterrestrial man, I got to that conclusion I have no doubt about it

[@SteveCarmichael]

It's so fun watching you build stuff like this. Good to see the little one make an appearance.

[@ibluedesolation]

I love your videos. They relax me. Thank you for them. I especially love the parts where you do time lapse. The sounds are glorious.

[@Wordsnwood]

A lot of neat techniques in this one. As always, I'm enjoying the build.

[@GreenAppelPie]

Wordsnwood (Art Mulder) I never thought of threading wood for a machine screw

[@paolo_st55]

Wordsnwood (Art Mulder) o

[@Zorbawon]

Matthias, as I watched this video I kept thinking of a comment my coworker made to me when I was building my house, "You know you can purchase them already built?!" Good work, keep them coming.

[@jacobpryor5935]

Fantastic video! Good to see more progress on the band saw and it's great that you've got a tiny helping hand now too!

[@truth1923]

Always a pleasure to see your work. This has been a cool project.

[@johnnycondor]

Excellent choice of Lignum Vitae for the guide blocks, Matthias! Numerous examples of Old World machines -- many still working today! -- use(d) this wood for gears and such. I keep some of it on hand myself for special use when extreme hardness is required.

[@ronkluwe4875]

Marcus; If you are worried about the bolts tearing out from the wood, soak the screw area in the wood with CA glue. This fills the pores in the wood fibers and makes the screw threads much stronger. You might have to re-tap the threads after the CA sets up, but that will be a quick job. I always enjoy watching your work and seeing how you re-purpose old wood and items into usable tools. Regards; Ron Kluwe

[@ronkluwe4875]

My apologies, I should have said Mathias, not Marcus. No idea where the Marcus came from ;)

[@dustinm2717]

+Ron Kluwe you can edit comments (at least on the desktop site)

[@TheHomelessNinja]

your intelligence makes this videos that much more enjoyable. never fumbling to explain something like so many videos out there. also your kid is freaking adorable. good job! :D

[@callitagain]

Harriet was dancing to your mallet work @ 8:38.. So cute! Thanks for the upload.

[@marshallbrummel1860]

A nerd with shop experience and an awesome work space. Well done sir!

[@francisbarnett]

Could you please make a video using your scales setup to test the strength of threaded bolts in timber. Thanks for the excellent content.

[@martinstocker8975]

...this blade-guide work of yours left me behind with open mouth and almost no more breathing... unbeliefable and parallysing well done... congratulations...

[@joehunter692]

I have absolutely no need for a bandsaw, but you make me want to build one.Your videos are great. I look forward the next video

[@branbeno77]

I love watching your videos. Its so interesting to see how you make most of the tools you use out of wood. You are a true artist. Please keep making awesome and informative videos. :)

[@572334]

Hello Mathias, Have been watching your videos for a very long time now and admire your ingenuity.I am not into woodwork at all but?? I like the new apprentice you got in your workshop. The youinger they are the better they learn. Regards and good wishes

[@katzul99]

I'm really loving this series.

[@alejandrotoscano674]

Very clever the detail of the modified washer and nut!!! Not only woodworking mate! Really engineering here. Congrats.

[@shanetimberedowl9541]

YAY! TRUNNIONS! Man I can't wait till these plans come out.

[@MrMarcaap]

You are a very talented individual and I really enjoy watching your builds

[@bartoszpucilowski4051]

That's looking really good Matthias.

[@mikedickson2925]

The engineering of your band saw is some nice to see!!!

[@eyesrajones]

Another great video. Thanks for the great content.

[@jonq8714]

Fantastic work as per usual Matthias.

[@alherbert5437]

You are a very smart man, thank you for sharing. I look forward to the next project

[@jjr56991]

super cool I really enjoy the videos on self made shop equipment.

[@Laaaario]

Lovin these bandsaw build videos . Great job!

[@eeFiroK]

even tho i would never woodwork , either due to lazyness or knowledge, i really like watching your videos, good work !!

[@Meticularius]

1/6/2019 USA Grandpa Bill: Through the decades Canadians have given the world many good inventions and products, many of which the world thinks came from other sources. Matthias is another gift from Canada, and although born and raised in his early years in Germany, he is now a national treasure of Canada and KZbin. And just as strongly as I mean my praise I hope there are enough Maple trees in Canada for Matthias' projects. I wish I had a supply here as he does. It's always a treat to see Harriet. Both Grandma and I just smile and ooh and ahh. Harriet seems to be such a happy baby. And I don't worry about her one bit in the shop. If Mom weren't around I know Matthias has a sharp eye on her, even behind him. Harriet will be doing calculus in a few months.

[@skinnwalk3r586]

Just awsome watching you build stuff which is severals parts, means we all have something to enjoy :) also Mathias, continue you good work with woodworking and stay healthy :)

[@snappytom8818]

Really loving this build

[@anthonydibiase3373]

Great Work Matthias Wandel

[@WildmanTech]

Coming together nicely!

[@nimajnebsurrab]

I'm amazed. Nice work.

[@gordotiti]

The star of the video, Harriet😍. Lucky man.

[@donfinch862]

there's a lot of surface area there on the thread, gotta work. nice job. nice Harriet

[@AS-yc9nm]

Best channel for people who love invent or innovate something :)

[@clausfriishansen2247]

Not only educational but also a pleasure to watch :)

[@otonielgonzalez7035]

Very nice video, I enjoyed so much ! Thanks Matthias

[@TheGuillermo32]

Mathias, i have seen you make almost anything in wood. Improving, enhancing and looking for alternative ways to do precisely, cheaper and simple. Solving design issues and explaining "how to". have you ever plain to make some tool for naval modelism. Few companies make tools for modelism and usually very expensives. thanks for your videos, always a pleasure look at them.

[@cariboocustomwoodworks6528]

another great video and I'd like to tackle this project in the future.

[@andresrodriguez5736]

Another great and descriptive project.

[@poco1990]

Beautiful little helper! 😊

[@nickkk420]

Great video Matthias

[@jean-pascalmounier1373]

Vous êtes exceptionnel. Respect. Ancien menuisier a la retraite, finissant mes travaux intérieures de notre maison, je vais me mettre a fabriquer vos trés belles machines, rien que pour le plaisir du beau travail. Tank you.

[@gabbleratchet1048]

amazing skill, absolutely great video.

[@tbotlik]

I like how in this series he always finishes with what the subject of his next video will be... :)

[@arkano01]

is so wonderful when u have the right tools.

[@kahaunosaty2083]

Najlepší stolár akého som v živote videl (the best joiner carpenter I´ve ever seen)

[@SaltyVibrations]

Inspiring as usual. Thanks for this!

[@ukulelefatman]

Great stuff, thanks for all you do !!!

[@colinwilson7524]

awesome. Loving your work

[@mijikle]

Incredible skills man

[@Louhari]

5/5 video! Big fan from finland here!

[@muttleydk]

I Love your videos, ty for making them!

[@bbrewe71]

Your vids are amazing and you are an excellent teacher. Harriet is super cute and when she gets older you should do some vids showing you teaching her your skills.

[@darrengreenwood8846]

Brilliant video yet again

[@carloshumbertocarranzahern6278]

Exelente ya ise mi cierra de cinta e visto todos tus vídeos me quedo genial gracias a tus vídeos saludos desde guatemala

[@francooton2382]

la verdad sos un maestro te felicito de aca en argentina ojala pudiese hacer algo tan maravlilloso como lo haces tenes todas las herramietas te felicito inmensamente

[@Apathymiller]

Man id love to have ya help me "make" a shop. Your brain just works so much differently than mine. Theres no way i could have come up with this on my own. Not being vane or conceded but im an intelligent person. Some of your videos just make me feel dumb lol. Great series for this build and all the others as well. Thanks for putting this stuff out there. Really enjoy the channel.

[@asulliv1954]

With a helper like Harriet he can't go wrong(ure son is gorgeous,God Bless Him)I love ure videos because what man can make with steel and aluminum Matthias Wandel can make better with wood!!Keep up the awesome work!!!

[@dessertaz5560]

Your Builds are the coolest and I really enjoy your daughter is really cute a getting big!!!

[@keithgoldston2859]

I like the more of a break down of this set of videos great work

[@edisleypereira]

Muito bom o vídeo.. parabéns.. só olhando já e possível fabricar uma serra dessas.. bela explicação..

[@perky137]

Matthias is such a nice chap.

[@RickRabjohn]

Great and interesting video as always!!!!!!!! Thank you...

[@macedindu829]

Seeing your daughter play with the hammer was very cute.

[@salvadormari478]

Es muy agradable verte trabajar !

[@wilborth5th]

Salvador Marí cosa seria el hombre con la madera da gusto verlo.

[@gabrielsilvagaboo]

Hola tienes los planos. Exelente trabajo imprecionante me gusta mucho lo que hace!!! Saludos desde argentina

[@jamesthepuerilis]

Love the video's Matthias, big thumbs up :)

[@baconsoda]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@jmber27]

Excellent video .... 👍

[@iambiggus]

Keep in mind, none of this video has been sped up. He's just that good folks.

[@xFanGame23]

iambiggus and the talking and editing is in real time he can even hold the camera while building

[@johnnycondor]

LOL I wish i could work that fast! ;-D

[@ibrahimgoma7779]

annoyingly good

[@roylucas1027]

Great video. I guess it really helps to have a paper plan. I tend to wing it, but am starting to see the errors of my ways.

[@daviddelossantos7249]

Excellet Mathias, wow Greadings....interesting

[@ErikAnderson1]

Nice Video Matthias

[@paulbalegend]

dude u r amazing. great stuff.

[@ohhpaul7364]

Thank you for making these videos. I appreciate your work and want to share and having watched the other bandsaw builds helped me to repair my own guide when the cast aluminum guide broke off. That said, I have been thinking about making one of these so I could use it to cut metal such as steel for my other hobbies. but have had a hard time figuring out how to slow the speed down enough to make it work. Do you have an idea for that? Also, is there a chance we could get you to make a 2"x 72" belt grinder like the kind used for knife making? I was curious as to what your version of one would be. Thanks for the vids, keep up the good show.

[@Alisnafi67]

احسنتم على هذا العمل الرائع ,, عاشت الأيادي

[@aleandrsworkshop381]

Very nice and simple, thanks

[@RomuloCrispim77]

Muito bom seus vídeos. Parabéns

[@thumbsup9639]

We appreciate your videos and would enjoy seeing more of Harriet.....maybe her own channel? :)

[@jaistanley]

Bloody hell! Harriot grew quickly!!

[@brosselot1]

awesome job.

[@BisonWorkshop]

great video man.

[@iwoodw.w.w3310]

great work

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

Coming along great.

[@FomaXXL]

As always! Perfect!

[@idezilla]

Following faithfully.

[@onjofilms]

Another good guide material is phenolic resin, or bakelite.

[@wilborth5th]

onjoFilms haaaa???? I was confused already and you made it worse jejeje, please take that as a compliment

[@joshrountree]

Awesome, I think Harriet should make more appearances!

[@amiddled]

The build is looking good. The lighting in your shop is really impressive. I remember the video about the LEDs - do you still have the same setup there, and do you ever switch/dim some of them when you are not filming because it's too bright?

[@bigtruck147]

I like your videos and you do an excellent job. When you're planning them out, do you first assemble them and then go back and glue the project up?

[@shredthegnar6758]

You cut so well on a bandsaw. Would you consider making a video with some cutting tips?

[@NesbitZmb]

Damn, you are awesome. Great vid.

[@llehekil1309]

Don't worry about wearing a grove in the lower bearing. I've had ball-bearing guides on my Powermatic 14" band saw for years now, and narry a sign of wear.