Both band and scroll saws have their place in modelling. The problem with band saws is usually related to setup in addition to others mentioned you may wish to visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3Y...FvblhoVDQ/view for a PDF Itturra Designs catalog which is like the bible of band saws. Besides basic setup, setting the blade tension correctly normally cures blade wandering tracking is a stamped teeth issue. The one weak spot is the tensioner spring, normally the OEM spring isn't up to the task to maintain blade tension. Of course we all know to release the blade tension when the saw isn't in use yet other distractions may cause us to forget. You'll notice most 10" table saws maximum rip thickness is 3.5" whereas many band saws will rip 6" with a 0.025" to 0.035" kerf even hobby table saws are 0.080". Considering the price of "good quality wood" I want to minimize sawdust. As for finishing thickness a single pass through a power planer and you’re ready to go. How about stack sawing 40 giant wing ribs a once? Even lightening holes simply epoxy fill shut the entry slot. Can’t find 3/16” foam just resaw 1” in 6” wide slabs.

Go to just about any sawmill/pallet maker and all you'll see is big band saws, circular saws just waste too much wood.

I'm not putting down scroll saws since I have several including a cast iron variable speed belt drive Rockwell/Delta 40-440 24" w/1.5" stroke, Hegner Polymax 3 w/7/8" stroke which is the top of the line German industrial scroll saw, DeWalt rocking "C" arm, and two DeWalt 40-570's along with several Sears & Sawbucks cast iron models including my first 4" vibrator 1950's model. Not to mention 4 band saws with different blades sizes set and ready to use, 2 power planers 13 & 23 ft/min feeds and radial arm and table saw both rather dusty all located in my 2400 sq ft workshop with full bath and double utility sink so I don't mess up my sweetie's home on 60+ acres.

When you’re retired every day is Saturday except for Sundays.

Live long and prosper
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