I Started Building my New Band Saw - Here's a Sneak Peek

[@IBuildItScrapBin]

12" band saw with a 7-1/4" max depth of cut. Will run on a 1/3hp motor (1725rpm) but more power is better. I'll be using a 1hp motor.

[@michaelgutierrez6564]

Have you looked into outsourcing your plans like John Peters?

[@skigglystars9525]

While I'm only one person, I always watch everything you provide. Like many, I'm very grateful for your insight and your caring heart to share your knowledge.

[@joethrift1926]

Thank You John for all your efforts. Please don’t get burned out we need You on here.

[@shaunfawcett7059]

Hi John, just like to say I dont care what the thumbnail or title of your video is, I enjoy watching all of your content, have taken lots of tips and ideas from your projects please keep up the great content

[@scottmorgan5370]

We all appreciate the effort you put into your work. I think it probably takes more work to make the videos than it does to build the project.

[@sydmarty1]

John, all your videos are great! You do beautiful work.

[@baconsoda]

I'm looking forward to this, especially that tensoning system.

[@davidkuhns8389]

Love hearing about the engineering of projects like this, and no one does a better job of explaining them than you. Really looking forward to the videos on this build.

[@tedgreco5415]

Do what makes you happy John, if you scrap the plans, so be it. Lot of people look forward to your videos

[@daifeichu]

Just got a 1/2 HP motor waiting for this build. I'm putting aside a couple things to do this bandsaw. Can't wait. No pressure though John. Just take your time.

[@kryptik0]

How did you know which motor to get and which one did you get?

[@daifeichu]

@@kryptik0 I got a 1/2hp, 1,725 rpm Baldor brand motor. I got it from Kijiji, motors are always coming up there for good prices. I asked John in his Locals. He suggested 1/2hp, 1,725 rpm. He said you could go as low as 1/3hp and up to 1hp but there's drawbacks for both. I think he also mentioned it in either this video or another regarding the bandsaw build.

[@clyderenner3688]

You and your video subjects are very entertaining and knowledgeable, I appreciate all your hard work and efforts. Thank you!

[@Korgon2013]

I've always appreciated your frankness on how much you love and hate youtube. I was excited to see this desk. Cheers from Italy.

[@vicf6509]

Great video. As always, LOVE the outro!

[@johowohoj]

Sure seems like this video series and plan should be blockbuster…I now I’m in…!

[@leandrosly]

and this will definitely be my first band saw (and the first plan I'll buy) =D

[@captbuscemi]

We definitely appreciate the time and effort you put in to these videos John, it’s so much effort. Soooo looking forward to your bandsaw build, perfectly timed, I’ve been very keen to do a bandsaw as my first shop-made machine.

[@douglassiemens4245]

As a videographer/editor/voice-over artist in a previous job, I understand and, more importantly, appreciate the time and effort you put into making professional videos. There are far too many KZbinrs who think just rolling a camera and getting some sound is sufficient. Your care in production is one reason why I subscribed. Another is how you explain your processes, so that it's all "relatively easy" for the average woodworker to complete. However, I would say that most of what you do is "simple" but not necessarily "easy." As far as plans are concerned, it took me back to the speech class I took in college. I got A's on all the speeches, but I got a C in the class, because I didn't keep a notebook with all the speech plans in it. That was 50% of the grade. Yep, the notebook plans took all the joy out of the class. Keep up the good work, you never know when you could produce the "worst video ever." Love the Napoleon Dynamite quotes at the end!

[@cwadub]

Been looking forward to this project... I'm buying plans 💯 and will be building. ✌️

[@ronbergman1765]

It would really be fun to be your assistant/student in your shop. I could hand you tools and stuff.

[@YAHYA_SUMIGAR]

Mantap...👍 "Sobat dari Papua Indonesia hadir..🙏🏿

[@usaf4dbt]

Thank you.

[@manrichvangreunen7490]

Excited for this project, and I will definitely be getting the plans and building one myself. Keep up the amazing ingenuity and engineered builds!

[@markhedquist9597]

Someone else commented below about this going to be his first band saw build. Same with me. I knew you would include one or more of your own innovations in this build and I've been waiting patiently for it to come. Thanks for the preview!

[@gnusndn301]

Good start John. Even though I've never done the videos like you're doing here and everything it reminds me too much of my high school days doing the term paper. Gloom despair agony on me deep dark depression excessive misery. You'll giter done there man .

[@markhedquist9597]

Hee haw...I sing these lyrics all the time. Ha!

[@tjacksonwoodworker3726]

Looking good..

[@MakeStuffwithLittleDevil]

I am wanting for build video i need something like that 😁

[@scott8351]

I have a 3/4 hp motor waiting to use for this project. I even changed out the bearings, which I recommend. Runs great. John can you please take a pic of the wiring before you close it up for the build article? Like you did for the belt disc sander that I recommend people build.

[@WoodandMetalGarage]

good start

[@noachmiller360]

I love your videos John. i hope you never stop. you keep it real, no non-sense attitude. Keep up the good work. I hope i can buy the bandsaw plans soon! im glad i didnt buy a factory one yet. Yahweh bless you

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

Can't wait to see the rest of it!

[@kryptik0]

Hi John, We understand your frustration about building plans, but that's the only way to pass on your knowledge to others. Being an author is no fun for the most part, but we do appreciate your work.

[@Mostruggles]

Please make plans. I will buy them! I have a need for a smaller band saw in my tiny woodworking space. I hate my floor model, takes too much space and always in the way.

[@vmoutsop]

I prefer good how to vs. plans

[@ildefonsogiron4034]

I wish the planes/videos could show us how to make the wheels with just a table saw and other simple hand tools. Building them is what I imagine is the cumbersome part of this project. Regards.

[@moden321]

"One office desk to rule them all."

[@TigerCarpenter]

only when I bought 14" bandsaw, I realized I hardly ever need that much of the capacity. it does help when I resaw long hardwood boards, or when I need to cut /resaw something tall. your 12" bandsaw looks cute, and it's small and light. very impressive!

[@RunarMagnussen]

Looking forward to seeing the band saw build! One thought that popped into my head was what if you outsourced the things you don't like doing like plans or even titles/thumbnails, but maybe it's just a bigger headache having to deal with others to get your ideas across. I really have no idea 😅

[@wittworks]

When are you going to build a web cam out of plywood so you can be on Steve Ramsey’s Woodworking Podcast? 🙃

[@TheBowdy666]

I liked the new video was nice looks mint

[@PR-WoodWorkingCreations]

*Great Design, Waiting for the Video* 👍🏻

[@fredgassit3360]

Just a suggestion to lessen your workload and to obviate the need for plans: as you build the bandsaw take a photo of each stage and then write the dimensions on the photo.

[@SteveC38]

I really do appreciate all of your efforts... let's face it, I don't watch because I think you're cute 🤗 I watch because I think you're Brilliant!

[@ralph5450]

5:39 Hey there's another T shirt.

[@icychill105]

Hopefully when your done mathias can come over with one of his and have a bandsaw competition

[@roberthardy2013]

Duelling Bandaws! Would be great set to the right music…

[@jamesmcgarvey7502]

Cranky and engaging! 😉

[@FearsomeWarrior]

You’re one of the last people who build projects that are not copying other shit. There is an ocean of channels that put out weekly videos that talk about a topic for ten minutes. I hope your adherence to your style produces loyalty that at least keeps the views high. The numbers are making your dread posting. Could put out some videos on stuff and make word faces and act like a weirdo. Some Steve Terryberry kind of stuff.

[@nicktrousers]

You can change titles and thumbnails and see how each performs in a video. Veritasium made a video about this. It even makes old videos go viral

[@IBuildItScrapBin]

It made one of his videos go viral on a channel that regularly puts out viral content. That doesn't mean it always works. I've tried several times to change both and it's very rare that it will make any difference at all. The best is to start with a winning title and thumbnail and I have dozens of videos that prove that out. That's why I said "it's too late".

[@nicktrousers]

@@IBuildItScrapBin yeah fair enough. I just wanted to mention it even though I was pretty sure you are aware of it.

[@dale1956ties]

Are you not allowed to change the title and or thumb sometime after the initial release?

[@samphire]

Looking good John. Could ply with edge banding be slippery enough for the wedge instead of plastic?

[@tanner4828]

It seems to me that it would be prudent to build a prototype and use it before releasing plans with a build video.

[@endab5517]

Thanks again for the content John. While I’m not encouraging you to act like them but it’s completely appropriate to have multiple titles and thumbnails that you change hours and days after releasing. It’s not too late.

[@Nimli22]

Hey John did you drop the idea to build a new workshop or make it bigger ? Best regards Noël from Denmark

[@gregmislick1117]

I'd be happy to pre-order the plans if that helps.... I suspect part if the reason making plans sucks rhe life out if the project fir you is that you're a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to your plans...your work product. But Damn John, you produce NICE Plans !!

[@sween187]

Bit of spring steel? Or cut up an old saw blade and bolt that to the side. 👍

[@bostoncody]

Hi John, for what it's worth, if your name is on it I will watch it. Even if I have no interest in the topic of the video, you make it worth watching. Thanks for all the work you do!!

[@edwardl.2646]

Your roll around keyboard tray at the end of the video on the main channel was cool wish I had full picture of it ( did you get rid of your computer desk I built one for me and my son who is at college)

[@IBuildItScrapBin]

That's all that's left of the desk :)

[@chaseweeks2708]

Why not take a laptop down to the basement so that you can remote into your main computer to do some basic editing from 'the studio' and reduce the commute when working on the voiceovers?

[@willierants5880]

I watched the desk video. The video, voice over, etc. was great. The desk was cool, but didn't fit me. But that's okay. This is a custom desk built for the user of that desk. It was plenty thought provoking and to me that's just as if not the most important aspect of any build video.

[@Zukini28]

Bit late to comment…. Does the effort put into the plans (man hours) balance out with the sales of the plans? Or do you only do it for the benefit of us all? I’d like to think that you do make the equivalent of the time put into them. I’ve built a few of your items from your plans and appreciate them. Cheers

[@SharpestBulbs]

I liked your video Uncle Rico.

[@cobberpete1]

It's not my living so can say I love my 'Hobby'. I hope you do get enough pleasure to keep going 😁. A question John. You said 12" wheels. OK. That's part of the whole. Do you buy propitiatory blades and size the machine to fit, or get blades custom made?

[@Naiemaa]

You may wanna consider outsourcing the thumbnail and title part (especially the thumbnail) some people outsource the editing too! I obviously have no idea how expensive this can be but with the existence of fiver and other freelancing platforms there might be a work around something like gathering multiple title suggestions from those people and then you coming up with your own based on them.

[@mshine5]

Maybe it's time to outsource some of the plan-making aspect of it.

[@pangrac1]

Its very simple. First make stuff, improve it, then make the plans.

[@robinr.2233]

I feel your pain on the title. Thanks for not using a dopey click-bait title like “John destroys the $10,000,000 bandsaw industry with new design”.

[@ralph5450]

Actually that's not too bad. 😉

[@uncledave8857]

I watched and liked that desk build video. I just have to say, I know nothing about using an iron, but your fingers were really close. I was concerned that you might get a blister. hahaha I'm just pulling your leg.

[@badrhari42]

I think Jon Peters sends his drawings out to have plans made for him. Could be an option.

[@Hurleycraft7]

Chin up John , quality will always win out and your a class act For what's its worth here's my click b#t+ title.. Call yourself a woodworker .. I BUILT IT,.BUT CAN YOU?.."

[@rust8663]

Title "Wood worker builds a Gaming Table"

[@jimthesoundman8641]

2:42 Why didn't you just use a threaded rod to a handwheel on the top of the case, just like every Craftsman bandsaw? I know it's not glamorous or unique, but it's time tested and it works well.

[@IBuildItScrapBin]

Because then I'd either need a metal coil spring, or a set of wooden leaf springs, and then I'd have guys saying I ripped of Wandel. And if this works, it's better.

[@johowohoj]

@@IBuildItScrapBin plus it could make for a quicker blade change… I like it, after a quick adjustment to the wedge, your cutting again…

[@jake_a_g]

Nice video. No anger! Lol

[@GregsGarage]

I feel your pain on the releases... The guitar side of what I do runs into that quandary all the time... If you're selling something along with the video you have to be damn sure it works.

[@MCsCreations]

It's looking pretty good, John! 😊 I understand what you're saying about making plans... But for me what really kills me is editing videos. 😕 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@turb0b0ytim]

I draw millwork, day in, day out... I FEEL your plan pain. Once I have the design, I just want to be done. Maybe consider selling your SketchUp model, as is? (less cost, obviously) But I would be happy with someone figuring out the design

[@specialks1953]

John, when you say "Okay?" throughout your videos, do you ever hear me respond with Yes or Sure or Okay because I do that!

[@IBuildItScrapBin]

All right!

[@daifeichu]

I was actually getting triggered by the okays. My 14yr old daughter has started saying that in a way only a teen can say it. In a very respectful way. Just last night had a conversation with her regarding the okays.

[@IBuildItScrapBin]

the okays are contagious. If I watch someone speaking that saying them, I turn into a complete parrot and start doing the same. I wasn't even aware of how many times I said during this talk and that's something I need to work on. Should be an electric dog collar that shocks you when you use certain words :)

[@daifeichu]

@@IBuildItScrapBin I was laughing a bit every time you said it because it was fresh on my mind from the night before with the teenager.

[@BillHantzopoulos]

@@IBuildItScrapBin I didn't even notice until it was brought up here in the comments. Maybe I should focus more.

[@z_polarcat]

The thumbnail makes it as if you're missing an arm!

[@IBuildItScrapBin]

Well, it didn't work. This video is doing poorly...

[@Naiemaa]

May not be too late to change title and thumbnail after a few days Derek (Veritasium) has been changing both on videos that are 5-7 years old and getting new views on those... They are all in the millions now although am not sure how much of it is due to the change. Nevertheless I get recommended these constantly in my feed all thought it shows clearly that I have watched them already...

[@AllMyHobbies]

When a video is not preforming do you go back and change the title and thumbnail after a month or so. . I find that can give it a boost. Why don't you reach out to Linus tech tips A fellow canadian and see if he will shout out your video on social media its the kind of build his fans would like.

[@jenniferwhite6089]

understand it hard to open up a beer can when your neighbours have moved far away from you laughing always take well as a good and bad as outstanding who need a neighbour anyway they just drink your beer anyway because it free

[@chriskeeble]

Hey John - just stop making plans? Those people who want to build what you build, let them just buy the Sketchup Files?

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

You stress too much about getting views! You get lots of views! Just enjoy making and let the rest follow! Another idea would be to possibly bring on some young marketing guru to possibly take care of thumbnails and video titles for you. Also, some of your videos might not do well initially for whatever reason but that doesn't mean people won't find it later.

[@vh9040]

It must be worth it making plans if you continue to do it. If it’s not worth your time, don’t do it!

[@garyrogers6761]

It seems a sad indictment on the population of today's video watching community that they have to have, essentially a 'rodeo clown' to direct them to something to watch ? I am, of course, an old fart and as such I make my decision on what I want to watch on the 'content' of the video ? Will not watch someone folding laundry or 'influencers' or some idiot playing video games, but I prefer to watch something with content that I can see the presenter has gone to a fair amount of trouble to assemble for my enjoyment and edification ? It must be soul destroying to make a video and then have to employ the same tactics as the former US president to get your message across, this is on the audience, Not the presenter !!