Bandsaw Jig

11/14/22, 4:54 AM #1

Leo Cuellar
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Bandsaw Jig

I haven't been able to do much turning lately. I have designed a jig that may be useful for dealing with splitting odd shapes on the bandsaw.

This one was designed specifically to split antler up to 6" long for use as knife scales and can be run freehand or against a fence.

It could be scaled up for splitting turnings in different orientations.

The clamp holds the object in place, the addition of heavy cork or hard thin rubber with some double sided tape to the angle brackets and clamp block allows for irregular or off kilter pieces to be clamped.

The dimensions will depend upon the intended use and size & type of clamp.

Always remember to wear appropriate PPE when using powered equipment.

Re: Bandsaw Jig

11/14/22, 2:09 PM #2

Bill Howatt
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Neat Idea and a possible finger saver!

Re: Bandsaw Jig

11/16/22, 4:23 PM #3

Michael Stafford
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Leo, that is a great jig. I made something similar a few years back for my old Sears band saw. I didn't think to incorporate a clamping mechanism like you did. It was no where near as well constructed as yours and probably didn't work nearly as well either.

I may have to borrow your idea.

Re: Bandsaw Jig

11/17/22, 4:04 AM #4

Leo Cuellar
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I don't think anything is more handy than a piece of plywood and a hot glue gun, but sometimes you just have to make a jig to use up some of the scrap wood. I posted this so other folks could make use of it and hopefully save some some fingers as Bill said. One thing I didn't do but should have, is measure out & equally space the screws holding the plywood bottom on. When one side gets chewed up it could be flipped around and used again.

Show us what you come up with Mike.

*Peter said we can edit posts in "guestbook" mode so here is a short test.

Re: Bandsaw Jig

11/17/22, 12:02 PM #5

Michael Stafford
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Leo, when it warms up I may see what I can do. I have been fiddling around with knife making and the sawing of handle scales is exactly for what such a jig would be useful.

The more l study your design the more ingenious I think it is.

Re: Bandsaw Jig

11/18/22, 2:20 AM #6

Leo Cuellar
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Thanks, Mike!

I built it on spec to see if I could make something useful. I brought it to work and the boss loves it. He can cut thinner sections of antler than ever before, which translates into less time at the grinder to process the scales.

If you go with that type of clamp, the key is finding one with enough space in the webbing on the jaw to run a couple of bolts through so it can't pivot at all. I used a Yost 12" clamp.

Bandsaw Jig

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