Let's Build A Stratocaster Body... Bandsaw Basics

[@ArturBrzozowski444]

"If you can't cut straight line what makes you thing you can cut curved line" This should go into bandsaws manual

[@danandratis]

You are absolutely correct in that you need a bandsaw, I'm an old guy and I have a 14" Beaver Delta that was my dad's - I wouldn't be without it! Thanks Matt & Chris for the video

[@marccarlin1]

I inherited a smallish bandsaw from dad too. It wasn’t either of the 2 commercial ones from the family furniture shop( one so big the entire floor of the shop would dance to the rhythm of the exposed wheels when it was used). But a home version that he bought after the shop closed. I have it in the back of the garage and I’m pretty sure it’s a delta too and 14” seems about the same dimensions just using my eyeball memory.

[@danandratis]

@@marccarlin1 Yes the nice thing about the old saws is that the were made of cast, so even though it is a smaller saw it is substantial it won't bounce and flutter about

[@juliansuarez3849]

my grandfather bought one in '87, I have used it since then, my mother still has it and uses it !! Super fun tool!!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Very cool!

[@Fernando.Canal2]

Hey Matt, can you show us how to set up efficiently the blade? I am having trouble to cut because blade aways bends and twist. Show the blade be very tight?

[@jimmaguire9380]

The bandsaw is the tool I am most apprehensive to use. This was a great video about proper technique. Thanks Matt!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Glad it was helpful my friend. The bandsaw is tricky for sure and a tool to be respected though not feared. You know how it goes... the more you use it the better you get.

[@JimboLodisC]

Crazy timing, just got a bandsaw delivered last week and about to cut my first body blank!

[@phil42069205]

Sweet. Good luck there Jimbo.🤙

[@TexasToastGuitars]

That is awesome

[@bluesbubba7429]

Thanks Matt, great demonstration! I'm convinced that I need to get one. I like your shirt, my way of philosophy.

[@JimFeeley]

Those three practice cuts: brilliant!

[@tomalexiou9573]

Another Great Tutorial by Texas Toast Guitar's! Thank you from Toronto Canada.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Glad you like them Tom

[@rockers2rockers616]

Texas Toast Guitars, you guys have great innovative content. It's great how you show what 'hand-tools' are needed and where they are used. I'm a carpenter by trade so I find your content a real inspiration. I love it!

[@snickers1019]

I might be racing a close 2nd on broken bandsaw blades. Im still using my 1957 Craftsman 3 wheel bandsaw with original tires.

[@immanuelkantholz9033]

My workshop is too small for a bandsaw. it really is. and you really are right. if you want to build guitars you want to have a bandsaw. greetings, a luthier. m)

[@marccarlin1]

What a great practice tip. I used a bandsaw regularly and consider myself pretty skilled at it, ( but it’s been like 40 years). As I’ve been setting up my hobby workshop and getting ready to return to woodworking for fun and useful projects, I’m going to be using that tip to stimulate muscle memory. Thanks again. I ALWAYS learn something when I watch your channel, and most often stay until, “If you’re so smart...”. And if not I bookmark it to return to finish.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Glad it was helpful Marc

[@hpetew1]

One of the things I do is cut out the cutaways and waist curves with a Forstner bit, I think I learned that from you. It’s very helpful for people with crappy old bandsaws, like me.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

It totally works too

[@dastardlydave1455]

Thanks Matt & Chris for showing off this handy tool.

[@adobbs92117]

Just got a bandsaw. It’s only a 10” but I’m having fun with it. And I found a great way of using my off cuts ! Practice cutting! Love your channel !!

[@adamcrofts2717]

Thanks Matt. That’s helped me decide what my next big tool purchase will be.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Glad to help

[@TommySG1]

Freakin awesome Matt 🤙 I can’t wait to see this body all finished up man. Thanks!

[@JoeKyser]

From my experience with bandsaws is that you do need one. The cheap ones can get you by but save money and buy a good one. theres so many reasons why and I was fortunate enough to find out. Speaking of how to price guitars from earlier. I know Ive spent a ton of money, done a ton of work, and havent sold a dam thing yet. I guess the experience is priceless. Once you get into though. You get a good idea of where your price should be. Theres so many factors

[@johnulrich5572]

I have my precious bandsaw but I don't have a beloved pin router yet. Great video, Matt.

[@eyeofamon]

At least Chris can always find work as a cameraman on another Blair Witch sequel... :D

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I'll let him know

[@docsiltanen]

Thanks Matt… a used bandsaw was the first tool i bought to start of my shop… need to put a new blade on it …. maybe this weekend …. see you in the live stream tonight …take care brother

[@guitarbobification]

Awesome! couldn't find the Starrett blade for my saw but I did order the Olson 3/8 x 59-1/2 skip tooth 4 tpi today. Cant wait to get back to cutting!! You guys always inspire me to keep going

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Hope you enjoy it amigo I think I get the Starrett blades from Woodcraft

[@henrynagle2865]

Hey, thanks so much for this video. I've been a house carpenter forever, so I'm comfortable with lots of tools, but I have very little experience with a bandsaw. I'm putting together a little shop so I can finally start learning to build and repair guitars and bandsaws have been heavy on my brain today. Do you have a favorite blade for cutting out bodies and a favorite blade for re-sawing bodies (like, sawing the top off for chambering)? Thanks again! I really appreciate all the great stuff I've been learning from your videos!

[@scottakam]

Nothing like a good band saw!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

You got that right

[@walterredfield9379]

Hi Matt great video thank you. just like to ask you what kind of bandsaw you have is that a 18-inch Jet? Also I think it would be very constructive to talk about different model of bandsaws what advantage and disadvantage some model has.

[@jcool0122]

I used a jigsaw to cut out the body of my first guitar. It worked but it required a lot of cleaning up. A bandsaw is the one piece of power equipment that I do not have that I really need to get.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

you will wonder how you ever lived without one

[@JayPeet]

You're a great teacher Matt!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I appreciate that Jay

[@JoeKyser]

I have an old craftsman scroll saw that will do the trick too.Nothing like a bandsaw though

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I don't have a scroll saw

[@briansimpson8116]

Can't wait to get my first bandsaw.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

They are super cool Brian

[@alexandergriboedov4319]

Thank you!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

You're welcome!

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

Most under-rated tool in the shop!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I don't know... I rate them pretty high :)

[@starcustomwoodworking9879]

After I got my bandsaw I noticed I wasted far less timber. I use it a lot to resaw before I plane down to thickness. Thanks Matt!

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

I knew there was a reason I called off work today!

[@beniaminomarcogiraldin3951]

Hi Matt, does a 900 watt bandsaw has enough Power for cutting a body? Greetings from Italy, Great Channel

[@jematt5470]

I love this video! Could you please share the information of the bandsaw?

[@TexasToastGuitars]

We have a Rikon bandsaw

[@jematt5470]

@@TexasToastGuitars is that the 14" bandsaw?

[@JoeKyser]

When I was a kid in shop they called it the LOC, line of cut. If your hand is not in the LOC, your chances of getting cut are slim

[@TexasToastGuitars]

It's good advice

[@stephenbarton2625]

Question: Why do you want all of the straight grained stuff at the top? I would think we would want the wavy grain pattern to be up top so if you do a sunburst it shows up type of thing?

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I like straight grain

[@stephenbarton2625]

@@TexasToastGuitars ok so just a visual thing and nothing to do with the wood “structure”?

[@TexasToastGuitars]

@@stephenbarton2625 That's right, just the way I like to have them and the customer asked for too :)

[@normb9769]

What TPI is the blade you are using

[@DJBuglip]

Dang you're good with that thing, Matt.

[@DJBuglip]

Poor sander ain't gonna have nothing to do.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I have used it a couple times

[@mhoke63]

I've done a few kits and in the GGBO kit competition. But the lack of a band saw and drill press is stopping me from attempting a scratch. I'm gonna be looking on the secondary market for these two things. Are there red flags I should be looking for or good things I should be looking for in a second hand band saw?

[@TexasToastGuitars]

The big one is find a saw that has a blade size you can get. I bought a bandsaw once and it took some kooky blade length that I had to have custom made HAHAHA

[@xyzcreate]

Or if you're like my get two bandsaws! One for resawing and one for curved cuts, that way you don't have to swap the blade out so often.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Now yer talking

[@mgcnashville6615]

Bought my first one yesterday! 9 inch.. returning it today for a bigger one. Table top, but will make a stand for it. The extra price tacked on to a bandsaw with a stand is ridiculous! What’s your recommendation for an adequate, and affordable bandsaw? What size?

[@jvin248]

Most guitar forums will swear you must have a 14inch but it's easy to build with the much more common and a third to half less costly 12inch models.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

In every instance... buy the largest power saw, router, drill etc. that you can possibly afford.

[@magicdaveable]

Trying sell one of my 2 table saws and my radial arm saw. The bandsaw needs more space.

[@Grampa-el3kz]

Looks like you have done that before a couple times. I know, DUH. Great work!!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Yes I did :)

[@zwitchguitars]

I tried to handsaw a body blank for approximately 30 seconds before I said "I need to buy a bandsaw"

[@DefenderTIM]

I did mine with a mix of jigsaw and coping saw. Verily, it did suck.

[@drittal]

I like when you make sawdust in your videos!

[@mattomon1045]

machines for making Guitars #1 A band saw #2 a pin rotor? this is a great tutorial on the uses of a band saw.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Those would get you there

[@jeroentenberg3791]

I have heard that a spindle sander is pretty useful too

[@jvin248]

A drill press is more handy than a bandsaw, gets more use. I'd go #1 drill press, #2 router, #3 oscillating spindle and belt sander, #4 bandsaw. But then I don't have a fancy TT pin router. I do have a CNC though ...

[@pulaski1]

That one-piece body blank has such extreme difference in grain between the two sides that it might as well be a two-piece body! LOL

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Trees... what can you do?

[@pulaski1]

@@TexasToastGuitars Cut 'em down, slice 'em up, and dry 'em out. :)

[@bevo65]

Waiting for the expert schoolmarms to tell you your feed rate was too high in the second part. 😆

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Next time!

[@ChrisFranklyn]

I read "strawcaster" and thought you were going rural. I'm not sure if I'm disapointed or not now.

[@jimhibert]

On my way out the door now to buy a bandsaw. My wife’s car will have to live in the driveway.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

There you go Jim

[@montydaniel6597]

Just get one. You won't regret it..

[@TexasToastGuitars]

I totally agree

[@petedazer3381]

I’d be happy to just have room for a decent band saw.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

got to have the real-estate, that's for sure

[@j-mo2453]

I don’t have a bandsaw anymore. Do you think I’d caused by low T? Lol

[@j-mo2453]

It’s a tool I liked and would like to replace, but also get by with table saw, jig saw, scroll saw, a multi max and of course a sawzall. Lol

[@j-mo2453]

I’m pro circular saw. But support what a bandsaw can do and everyone’s right to choose. It’s definitely safer and man I’m I glad my shop teacher wasn’t like my dad passing 12 year old me a skillsaw. Lol

[@phil42069205]

Embarrassed to say but my harbor freight band saw has lost the ability to tension up properly. Operator error and a bit of the cheap tool syndrome. I want an old delta for some reason.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Those old Delta units are pretty cool

[@hartshut]

It not a guitar until it’s a guitar.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

You said it