Making a Band Saw - Full Build Video

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2 жыл бұрын

This video shows how I made the wooden band saw I designed. It's a 12" model, and that means the wheels are 12" in diameter. The max resaw capacity is 7-1/4". It uses an 80" blade. The motor I used is a 1 hp induction motor that runs at 1725 rpm. The pulley ratio is 2:1 with the lower wheel running at half the motor speed.
The unique feature is the quick release tensioner. With a simple flip of a lever it releases the tension on the blade.
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@JohnHeisz 2 жыл бұрын

@mpetersen6 2 жыл бұрын

Twice motor speed. Are you sure it's not 50% of motor speed? Other wise that blade is motoring along at 5400 ft/min

@JohnHeisz 2 жыл бұрын

@@mpetersen6 Thanks :)

@jameshoverson7686 2 жыл бұрын

John, it's truly such a pleasure to see your mind at work. Thank you for this video and all the many videos you've produced over the years. You're creativity and skill are very inspiring. Well done my friend.

@Bengito87 2 жыл бұрын

Well I watch the hole video and you talk explaining what you keep on working but if the video talk about the measures I will see it again but the answer that I read said that the video had the measures. John i will like to buying the plans for the band saw . I’m very sorry but when i check the notes i wrote i see i start reading before sending the question and i find out that i start talking about one thing and then switch to another thing. But saying again i just want to do it’s buying the plans. Thanks you again.

@genelomas332 2 жыл бұрын

Will you be releasing plans for this bandsaw..? It'd be great to see them in Imperial, and in Metric for those of us across, well, all the oceans.. ;) I envision the space taken up by my current POS bandsaw being filled with a far better unit, in the subtle and natural tones of 'plywood'.. cheers for the wonderful and detailed video.. as usual :)

@aiaiaaooe 2 жыл бұрын

So many signature John Heisz moves here-- this is like an I Build It Essentials video that shows a whole lot of little bits of a lot of what you do. It would be really awesome to see a full, long-form three-part series of how you make these videos: I - Conception, II - Filming & Building, III- Editing. This video is a perfect model for what videos on KZfaq could be. I'm not sure if people realize the full scope of what goes into all of this. So cool, and thanks for all that goes into this

@Keasbeysknight 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I always appreciate his nail gun sounds he trims to the same spacing.

@AS-ug2vq 2 жыл бұрын

What's even more amazing is that he used his self built table saw. It's really cool to see him using the tool he built, many KZfaqrs throw away stuff they build and use commercial ones.

@SeanHodgins 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I would ever have the patience to build one myself, but it sure is fun to watch!

@nesa1126 2 жыл бұрын

I would not have skill haha

@GregsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Holy crap!!! This was an incredibly detailed build John. I bet almost no one has a handle on the amount of time you took to make this project come to life. Just awesome!

@edwardwilson990 2 жыл бұрын

This deserves 10 million views at least! Thank you.

@johndehart8787 2 ай бұрын

Very nice build. Very talented. You make me nervous being so close to the blade, my father was confident like you till I watched him lose a finger from a piece of 1/4" plywood. Definitely have to respect the saw.

@youzrnaim 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you just get right in to the explaination and skip the introduction. We read the title, we already know what the video is about. It's quite refreshing to see something different compared to 99% of all other channels.

@UndeadSpaceMonkey1 2 жыл бұрын

From the very first thought of making this to clicking public on the video must of been one heck of alot of time. Thanks for sharing this with us John, great job as always.

@joshuahasson9687 2 жыл бұрын

When we go to colonize Mars please bring John with us (& loads of plywood)!!

@MulloyDIY Жыл бұрын

I learned so much watching this video - mostly that I should buy a bandsaw so I can have one in the next 45 years.

@GetHandsDirty 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really amazing project! I can't imagine all the work put into designing it and then building it from such simple materials. Great job, John!

@JohnHeisz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cris :)

@dakotamax2 2 жыл бұрын

I doubt the inventor of plywood could have predicted its many applications would include such elegant assemblies as this bandsaw.

@rikityrik Жыл бұрын

Good old American ingenuity. John, you really do need to get some more tools, lol but seriously, I see so many great ideas for my little woodshop but don’t think I’ll ever have the time to do them all. You really are living the woodworkers dream.🙏

@johnkendrick8008 2 жыл бұрын

My mind cannot even begin to comprehend this level of skill, this is beyond incredible. Basic woodworking must bore you to death.

@JimDockrellWatertone 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up John

@JohnHeisz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim :)

@eddieespinosa8743 2 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing woodworker my friend My hat off to you sir

@dasimplewoodworking9516 2 жыл бұрын

This guy continues to earn my respect

@act.13.41 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal work, as usual. That logo looks so good on there. It is just the right size.

@yoelai 2 жыл бұрын

A true mad lad you are 😁 Fantastic video as usual! Thanks!

@mrx.2233 Ай бұрын

Nicely done!!

@keithusace4352 2 жыл бұрын

I used to work for DoAll industrial saws and I have to say you done a hellava job. I rebuilt quite a few machines but I don't believe I would have considered taking on the project. Good job!

@120Livi 2 жыл бұрын

4:39 you know what I like most about this.....seeing the kind of wonky cut lines that I achieve. So reassuring to see that my work resembles the experts' more than I realise!

@daytradingnl4734 9 ай бұрын

This is a lot more then just woodworking. Well done.

@michaellovetere8033 Жыл бұрын

Unlike other videos, yours are the best. Going thru each step and explaining each procedure and why you are doing what and why..my hats off to you sir for an amazing band saw build.

@AnthonyLoPrimo 2 жыл бұрын

I've always found it amusing how people build their own tools, starting from a few parts and hand tools. Progress always starts really slowly, and just gets faster exponentially as they get more parts.

@vincentpotter5721 Ай бұрын

Very nice work

@andreykaratygin6136 2 жыл бұрын

It’s fantastic job. Smart and effective. Walking in the park today and seeing fallen oaks I was dreaming about such tool to save oak’s wood for future. Thanks a lot!

@user-sb3wh3dd4v 2 жыл бұрын

JOHN! This is BRILLIANT! The design, construction techniques and video are all SUPERB! THANK YOU!

@ejtakach 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see it all at once!

@ericdeguilo1181 2 жыл бұрын

You’re a mad scientist! This is so cool

@jhcarr830 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure I will never build one, but I watched and enjoyed every minute! Nice work John! Thanks for making the video.

@rodpotts2666 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting all the effort into making this full video.

@richardroffers2530 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting build. My grandfather was an avid woodworker and out of economic necessity, built an 18 inch wooden band saw in the 1950's. Both my father and I used it for many years, until I finally disassembled it the 90's in favor of a more rigid cast iron machine.

@Dr.CandanEsin 2 жыл бұрын

"I finished the saw. Hop to my private jet and went to Acapulco for celebration dinner!" This is a high end craftsmanship with forecasting like an engineer and imagination like quantum physicist. Thank you for sharing.

@JS_Precision 5 ай бұрын

Wow. Fantastic.

@bellevuesnekkeri 2 жыл бұрын

Great build John. Seems to have plenty of power ,accuracy. and it looks great too. Master craftsmanship as always👍👍

@JohnHeisz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, much appreciated!

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Great build John. Your ingenuity has inspired me to build as many of my own tools as I can. So far I have built my own table saw as well as several jigs and clamping fixtures. Keep up the great work!

@davidadaur5163 2 жыл бұрын

John: I have watched your videos for years and I am still amazed at how clever you are. Keep up the good work. David Adair

@SteRumbelow 2 жыл бұрын

John, it’s a complete work of art. Best woodworking build videos on KZfaq. You’re a bloody genius.

@Aaronatorz 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! He's finally done!

@paulwaldrop 2 жыл бұрын

nice job

@jemo_hack 2 жыл бұрын

Great filming/editing and the commentary is fantastic John! I really enjoy the build and the process to learn from the end product and how you adjust/adapt it to make it better. Very rewarding/entertaining/educative stuff. Will get a set of plans to ensure more content like this! Cheers from Spain

@sddiymakeitworthit7512 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome 👏

@daifeichu 2 жыл бұрын

That is an amazing build. Love that bandsaw.

@alyturner7134 2 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful 🥰

@timothyvanderschultzen9640 28 күн бұрын

Very nice!

@post5productions708 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful, John. It's not just a band saw, it's a functional work of art.

@HunteroftheNorth 2 жыл бұрын

Man what a gorgeous saw. I usually don't love the all wood look on most things, but with the logo burnt on it, it looks so good.

@Guylemmer 2 жыл бұрын

Loved every minute of it! Thanks for sharing

@ericjohnson4768 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, been following a long time, 10 years I think. Great job, thanks for sharing!

@baconsoda 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this build. Great job, thank you.

@kimjeppesen77 2 жыл бұрын

Great build John. Thanks for sharing.

@jesusrenemedinasanchez689 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your videos for a while now and this build shows a lot of your different tricks and techniques that to me are like a staple of your work, i really appriciate all the engineering and details that you put in both your projects and your videos, keep up the great work

@BM-qz3eu 2 жыл бұрын

Urgent plans! You are a true genius!

@carenclemmons5002 2 жыл бұрын

John, you really shine on this audio/video and build. So sweet are those carefully constructed, adjustable and fixed, components that make a band saw a BAND SAW. All amazingly simplified for folks like myself to want to believe I could make one also. Top flight job all the way around. I know you gotta be beside yourself with internal joy that your design functions like a dream machine.

@eddiechia2611 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing works here, John. A very thoughtful project, everything’s been taken care of.

@Kleinholz235 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work dear John! Thank you!

@robcoyle5011 2 жыл бұрын

The best designed home made band saw I’ve seen. Great work. I’m gonna remember to get your plans!

@topkek_ 2 жыл бұрын

I'm always amazed at the quality and accuracy you are able to achieve. it makes the simple materials you often use look great. thanks for the awesome video!

@andyboxish4436 Жыл бұрын

That wooden spring idea is brilliant, John!

@Bonzomallard 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing John. Love the detail and the design. You’re a very clever man.

@larry400 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! You are a journeyman creator in woodworking, machines and video production.

@williambirdwell1633 2 жыл бұрын

excellent job as usual john! thankyou for showing your craftsmanship!

@brentfowler2317 2 жыл бұрын

Hey John, well done my friend. That Bandsaw looks amazing. One of these days, I'm gonna have to try and build one myself.. it's inspirational seeing something like a bandsaw, made from wood. Great work. And great video as well. Take care.

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work on the band saw John! Thank you for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP

@singingriverwoodwork 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible video, definetly shared!!

@Sebastopolmark 2 жыл бұрын

As with all of your projects John, VERY WELL DONE and thought out! !! !!!

@carbonfe 2 жыл бұрын

In my mind, this is just incredible! Your skills are far beyond what I could ever hope because you have so much experience in your life as a craftsman, something I haven't had the opportunity to gain in my line of work. Thank you for all the content you produce John, you're a legend.

@Extragonk 2 жыл бұрын

That looks fantastic!

@sgnt9337 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that is a really nice looking workbench (and a great band saw project too!). I like the way you milled out the blade drive wheels.

@n.talbert Жыл бұрын

Amazing build, you make it look effortless.

@pascalpailler4013 2 жыл бұрын

Bonjour de FRANCE , Superbe scie a ruban un travail de professionnel Merci de nous partager votre travail du bois . Je vous regarde régulièrement . Vidéo parfaite on loupe rien de la réalisation de la machine . BONNE AVENTURE 🙂🙂🙂👴👍👍💪💪💪👏👏👏🌞🌞🌞

@byronglass882 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding

@genmihryzhkov2636 2 жыл бұрын

Ваше творчество восхищает, как всегда. Успехов Вам и отличного здоровья!

@sidsampat1 2 жыл бұрын

Your skills and finesse continue to increase at a rapid pace.

@englishcarver6972 Жыл бұрын

Great build John.. Awesome!

@topguncg47 2 жыл бұрын

John, another unbelievable build! Outstanding work and such detail. Your engineering skills truly shine here as I know this was a difficult prototype starting from scratch. Keep up the great work you as I learn tons from all the technics you do to achieve the final outcome. Love your Vlogs.

@michaellovetere8033 Жыл бұрын

Great design..great build and clear and instructive video. Great job

@stevewalker7822 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done John!

@dougc78 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible. I wish I could do a Vulcan Mind Meld on you just to see what’s going on inside your head. I’m constantly amazed at how you can “see” these things in your head and turn them into tangible useful tools. It’s a terribly humbling experience to watch you work….but immensely enjoyable, thank you.

@mikedarby4872 2 жыл бұрын

Excelent work John, great video as usual, thank you for sharing.

@Cad1900 2 жыл бұрын

This is incredible John. You are by far my favorite wood fella. Always great videos and content.

@TheInsideSnoop Жыл бұрын

Very beautifully done.

@steveweaver8969 2 жыл бұрын

Great job John.

@54mgtf22 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Amazing work 👍

@bazwillrun 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive, love all your builds , big and small and all the rants etc !....keep on keepin' on !

@justusrogers7473 2 жыл бұрын

The whole project came out awesome. The logo is a nice touch.

@FredMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work John! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

@JohnHeisz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@l1verm0m 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job John 👏

@alasdairmackenzie515 2 жыл бұрын

That is a thing of some beauty.

@JohnnyCashavetes 2 жыл бұрын

You really hit the sweet spot of an engineers mind with an artistic eye, making really cleverly designed things that always looks great.

@jlmfoy365 2 жыл бұрын

Great video John, terrific watch. Thanks 👍. Regards Jim UK.

@godmode3359 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, best video on this channel in a long long time. I will probably watch this two or three more times today and maybe even again tomorrow! Great content!!!!

@deburgeRa 2 жыл бұрын

Soon your builds are going to be 100% using your own tools. So amazing. Make a miter saw next! :D

@channeli4287 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! 👌👍

@billycash9905 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Jakarta, Wow, keren...!!! 😃👍👍👍

@Anatoly_R 2 жыл бұрын

Your work is always great. The clarity and accuracy fascinates. This certainly deserves imitation, for which I thank you very much. The finished machine is well thought out and functional. There is a lot of work behind this, which deserves respect. Good luck!

@anontimothy8 11 ай бұрын

This man's tools are extensions of his body, I swear he's eyeballing a lot of his cuts

@scottmorgan5370 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the effort it took in every phase of this project And there is a ton of work here.. Many thanks for the effort it takes to make the video allowing you to share the project with us. Hope to see it in action in future videos. A man who knows what he's doing, makes it look EZ. A++