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The article focuses on the coronavirus has wreaked quite a bit of havoc in a fairly short amount of time. It mentions the unprecedented coronavirus crisis has understandably increased uncertainty about capital expenditures; and also mentions that uncertainty has always been an element of doing business, but the worldwide pandemic has ushered in even more unknowns.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including one related to apt choosing of type of wood for making food safe-chopping boards and another related to installation and welding of blades on the bandsaw and presents tips for turning lids.

The article features several bandsaw models including the BAS-250B from Carba-Tec, the FB510 from Felder, and the BP-250 from Hafco Woodmaster.

The article offers the author's insights on the success of carriage manufacturer Fife Wheelwrights and his craftsman Ian Grant who make buckets and carts. She says that the company is based at North Callange Farm in Fife, Scotland, where the hardwood logs used by the company are being delivered. The author also discusses the tools and machines used by Grant in his craft including the mechanical tyre bender, a mortiser with a hand-worked chisel, and bandsaws. INSET: Demos.

The article presents a comparison between portable band saw mill and mobile dimension sawmill from saw mills manufacturer Mobile Manufacturing Co.

The article offers the author's insights on how to create a sushi geta. The author says that appropriate wood must be selected in making scroll saw to prevent board cupping and twisting. He states that in making the freehand gradual curve of the desired design in the board surface must take extra care to prevent binding of the bandsaw and the edges of the piece must be cleaned with sandpaper to obtain a smooth surface.

The article evaluates the PM1500 bandsaw from Powermatic.

The article offers step-by-step instructions on how to change a bandsaw blade. INSET: A chance to choose the right blade.

A personal narrative from woodworker Nick Gibbs is presented which explores his experience of making a small box made of yew wood using a bandsaw. INSETS: On Test;Peeling.

The article offers information on several products for cabinet and furniture manufacturing including Laguna Tools' 4-axis Turner computer numerical control (CNC) machine, Giben America Inc.'s Prisma6000 saw and Grizzly Industrial Inc.'s Model G0555LX 14-inch Deluxe Bandsaw.

The article features Metal Cutting Specialists (MCS) of Houston, Texas, which claims to have the largest cutting facility in the U.S., with the largest equipment capable of cutting blocks up to 40,000 pounds. It mentions that to cut harder exotic metals such as Inconel, MCS uses a triple-chip carbide-tipped band saw with SineWave technology made by Simonds International of Massachusetts. The article also informs that MCA increases blade life by building tampered ramps into a band saw blade.

The article discusses the author's views on the benefits of hand-sawing woodwork using the emerging aids like saw guiding jigs. He is intrigued on the utility of jigs in sawing and dovetailing that provides practice routine for sawing than those that diminish woodworking skill. The author asserts that practicing woodworking skills can result to an efficient application of a skill with a sense of achievement. INSETS: Veritas Saw Guide;Cutting to a cut line.

The article evaluates several band saws including the Craftsman BAS230 from Craftsman Tools Ltd., the Ryobi BS903 from Ryobi Tools, and the Skil 3386 from Skil Power Tools. INSET: The Proxxon MBS/E.

The article presents focuses on the versatile use of a bandsaw in the woodworking industry. The use of a coarse and aggressive blade allows faster wood cutting and avoids wood dust choking of the blade which otherwise reduces the cutting efficiency. There are many ways of using a bandsaw to make wooden boxes and vee blocks. It also informs that a bandsaw can be used to create a hollow interior in a wooden structure.

The article presents several images of vintage tools that have been rebuilt by readers of the periodical "Fine Woodworking" including a 1936 Delta 14-in. drill press rebuilt by Barry Willis, a 1910-1915 Crescent Angle Bandsaw rebuilt by William Thomas and a 1968 Delta/Rockwell scrollsaw rebuilt by Kenneth Cary Falk.

The article evaluates several bandsaw fences for use by woodworkers including the Kreg Precision Bandsaw Fence (KMS 7200), the Grizzly Resaw Fence Complete for 14-ln. Bandsaws (H7587) and the Woodhaven 7280 Bandsaw Fence.

The article offers step-by-step instructions on several woodworking techniques including blade-tensioning using bandsaw, emptying a heavy drum with a cyclone dust collector and adhesive-backed sandpaper sharpening using tablesaw.

The article focuses on small portable sawmills. The experience of running a Bellsaw sawmill is described with emphasis on the risks at different stages of the process. Three basic designs of small sawmills are presented including the chain saw mill, the swing blade mills, and the band saw. The operation of a Norwood Pro MX34 manual sawmill is explained which controls are intuitive and easy to learn. Various projects handled by this mill are mentioned along with its other advantages.

The article discusses the publication of several recommendations from different woodworkers all over the world in response to a letter from a person who seeks to buy a bandsaw that will cut 8 inches thick stock. It notes that woodworkers suggest the use of deep-cutting bandsaws. Tools such as the Record Power BS350S, an Emco Casar 1, and the Startrite 352 are presented. INSET: Deep cutting, by David Fellows.

The article offers brief information on the properties, settings and corrections of a bandsaw and its differences from tablesaw. It is mentioned that a bandsaw can make curved cuts even in fairly thick material and is safer than a tablesaw as it is not prone to the kickbacks that can occur on a tablesaw. As mentioned setting-up a bandsaw requires adjustment of geometry of the wheels, sawblade and worktable.

The article focuses on BTM Saws North America and its model 520 CNC 600 automatic band saw. It details the construction of the 520 model with a stress-relieved head frame, isolated gear box and unique roller guide block. Canadian service center ASA Alloys has installed the automatic band saw in 2011 to boost its cutting capabilities. The key features and advantages offered by the BTM 520 model are highlighted.

The article deals with bandsaw blade tension in woodturning. There are different types of bandsaws for woodworking that are manufactured in vertical and horizontal configurations, while tension principles involving the saw blade are also applied during bandsaw performance. A bandsaw consists of several parts and mechanisms and there are a number of options to choose from to set the saw blade tension. Blade tensions gauges face controversy regarding its accuracy and adequacy.

The article shares safety practices when operating band saw for woodturning activities to avoid accidents. Emphasis is given on the need to know the basics of the equipment, its functions, adjustments, maintenance and safety procedures. It stresses the importance of checking the condition of the saw blade for cutting bow blanks before the saw is turned on. It examines a bandsaw accident, illustrates a method for cutting bowl blanks, and offers guidance when ripping wide or narrow stock of wood.

The article focuses on the cost-saving SineWave technology employed by Houston Precision Process LLC for an efficient super alloy stainless material precision machining and cutting operations. Formerly called SiNamic, the SineWave technology from Simonds International was patented for cutting stainless steel grades through the use of carbide-tipped blades of a band saw. It also notes the advantages of SineWave on the use for materials beyond aerospace alloys, tool and titanium such as its computer-calculated refinement for optimizing contact area.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Make Your Own Screen Door," in the August 2010 issue, "Customizing Your Band Saw," in the October 2010 issue, and "Countersink Options for Woodworkers," in the April 2010 issue.

The article profiles BTM Metal Cutting Bandsaws. The Begamo, Italy-based company has over 70 models for its bandsaw line. A BTM 120.70 SA DS beam saw was installed at the facility of Nucor Building Systems in Brigham City, Utah. Customer services of BTM included technical assistance such as the case of structural line supervisor Steve Thomas of Nucor when he encountered difficulty with the program. Alabama Metals Industries Corp. also acquired a 125 SA grating saw from BTM.

The article discusses the advantages of several steel-frame bandsaws with 12-inch of resaw capacity over a 14-inch bandsaw. Eight models of these machines were put through a series of tests to judge their power, cutting ability and build quality. All were found to be capable machines, but the Grizzly GO514X2B is said to be the best, having good power, huge table with sturdy trunnions, a great fence and an electronic brake. However, all had smooth power, easily adjustable blade guides and rigid frames.

The article presents suggestions for improving the performance of band saw. Usage of riser blocks are suggested to increase resaw capacity. In order to improve the performance of band saw, installation of guide assemblies with roller bearings is suggested. Replacing the old with new accessories including urethane tires, tension crank, and rip fences are suggested to improve the saw.

The article discusses the use of a custom Marvel TouchTech 60 vertical production band saw at steel service center McNeilus Steel Inc.'s facility in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Facility general manager Greg Head describes the use of the saw for higher production-type sawing of products such as tubes and channels. The saw at the Fond du Lac location was designed specifically on a saw at the company's location in Fargo, North Dakota. The saw's components are described, such as its servo drive bar feed and ten-horsepower drive motor.

The article evaluates various products for the metals industry including the C-Tech C2 band saw, the Karmetal 350 OSA straight-cutting automatic band saw, and the HB-1216 PLC hybrid band saw.

The article offers information on several woodworking tools including Steel Frame Bandsaws from JET; PM-2X2RK computerized numerical control (CNC) woodworking routers from Powermatic; and Door and Board Lifter from Trend.

The article focuses on the functions of14-inch (14'') bandsaws. He cites its functional usability and versatility which includes ripping boards, resawing and cutting non-ferrous metals. He also notes the improvements presented by the newer generation of the band saws which include the addition of quick blade tension release and rip fences. He provides photographs and charts of the different models including Steel City Toolworks' 50130, Laguna Tools LT14SE and King Canada's KC-1433FXR.

In this article woodworker Dale Barnard describes the atmosphere of his and wife Mary's woodworking school. He offers an advanced kitchen cabinets class in the Greene and Greene style, as well as project classes on a Greene and Greene clock, blanket chest and barstool. Dale begins most classes demonstrating two or three techniques, then lets students get to work, with his assistance as needed.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to the articles in previous issues including an article about bandsaw uprades, an article featuring the 11-year-old woodsman Teddy McAleer, and an article featuring Richard Raffan.

The article features the Cut Technologies Group in Bellingham, Washington. It notes that the company established itself as one of the largest producers of timber-processing round saws for the primary forest industry in North America, and in 2007, the company expanded into the metal-cutting round saw blade market. It states that the company partnered with Vollmer of Americar Corp. in Carnegie, Pennsylvania and imports metal-cutting band saw blades from Europe and ships them throughout the U.S. and Canada.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for resawing book-matched panel through band saw tool.

The article introduces new products including the SH 1419 Band Saw, with Metal Fabricating Solutions from Scotchman Industries, the TRAK K3SX knee mill with the ProtoTRAK SMX control from Southwestern Industries, Inc., and the Magnetic Road Sweeper from Storch Magnetics.

The article features several products for the metal industry including the TSC 2 slat cleaner from Trumpf Inc., the Kastocross high-performance vertical plate band saw from Kasto Racine Inc., and the Tri-Tech CT band saw blade from Lenox.

The article evaluates two bandsaws, including the Laguna LT14SE and the Grizzly G0457.

The article evaluates several metal processing products including The model KS600 semi-automatic band saw from Kalamazoo Machine Tool, the Waterjet Powered by Mitsubishi Electric from MC Machinery Systems Inc. and a new version of TurboNest software from MTC Software.