Bandsaw Microjig small parts cutoff sled

[mmayo]

Sometimes the bandsaw is the best tool. It is for cutting wooden ring blanks and often pen blanks. Hands free and safe. I'll probably add additional wood behind the end of the kerf and maybe use the Microjig stop to end the cut after just the blank is cut. It fits in the miter slot and can be tightened to make it stationary.

My Rockler one worked, but was a bit unpredictable. I'll salvage useful parts and let it go to the land fill.

 

[mark james]

Sweet set-up Mark. I get the sled, etc, but I have a different question. What is your dust collection set-up on the back of the band saw? I have a 4" cyclone bucket system on my recently bought (2 yr old) Rikon (10-326) , but I still have much more dust than I want. Just curious as you show a blade moving with little dust on the bed.

Again, sweet sled! I'll refer to your set up soon. As an aside... Threads like this are very helpful, seeing what others have done is really a nice reference; thank you. What you post like this may seem 'less than relevant', but for a small audience it is very nice to read, and I appreciate the time spent to take a few photos and post for anyone interested.

Be well.

 

[mmayo]

Sweet set-up Mark. I get the sled, etc, but I have a different question. What is your dust collection set-up on the back of the band saw? I have a 4" cyclone bucket system on my recently bought (2 yr old) Rikon (10-326) , but I still have much more dust than I want. Just curious as you show a blade moving with little dust on the bed.

Again, sweet sled! I'll refer to your set up soon. As an aside... Threads like this are very helpful, seeing what others have done is really a nice reference; thank you. What you post like this may seem 'less than relevant', but for a small audience it is very nice to read, and I appreciate the time spent to take a few photos and post for anyone interested.

Be well.

That bandsaw has a l o n g 4" hose that goes to the other end of the shop where I have a Jet cyclone dust collection unit with an Oneida chip separator. It works! I'll make a new spine of 4" pvc this year to reduce resistance I hope. I have numerous blasts gates.

Happy New Year Mark

 

[mark james]

That bandsaw has a l o n g 4" hose that goes to the other end of the shop where I have a Jet. It works! I'll make a new spine of 4" pvc this year to reduce resistance I hope. I have numerous blasts gates.

Happy New Year Mark

Thanks! Just pondering a return to the shop in a few weeks. Appreciated.

Be well

 

[mmayo]

So what if you want to cut 2"x2" slices for a ring, bookmark or a money clip from a spindle or bottle stopper blank. This, to me, can be very dangerous and hard to safely clamp. A bandsaw IMO saves material and fits the bill. The Microjig clamps work with a spindle, but by making an additional stop you can safely cut tiny wafers with your hands safely 10" from the bandsaw blade. This becomes really cool when you have a 5/8" piece left and need 1/4-3/8". See last three photos. Before today I'd pass on this cut. Last photo = safely cut wafers.