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"Swingman" wrote:

I did the same thing with a yard pear tree a couple of years ago and here's
the results of that bandsawing (the pieces in the foreground):

http://e-woodshop.net/images/pearwood.jpg

Thank you for that. It gives me an idea of what to expect. I see what
you mean...what would one use that wood for? Small crafty stuff, I
suppose. I guess I'll have to make up my mind to see if I like the grain
with which I am going to end up. Your stuff certainly looks like it can
be used nicely (WillR is drooling, I bet.)

Haven't figured out what to do with it yet .. AAMOF, after reading your
post, I had to go out to the shop and dig it off a lower shelf that I
haven't seen the back of in a year or more. So, to answer your question ...
affirmative, you absolutely do _need_ a bandsaw. No further justification
necessary.

I feel much better now. Here I thought I was giving in to the temptation
of a new tool purchase. But now that I know that I *need* it.... G
Now the dilemma of sorting out the cast frame vs welded steel...


I'll need to plane that wood too....