1. Band Saw

2. What Determines the Maximum Thickness That Can be Cut on a Band Saw?
The maximum thickness is limited to the distance between the top of the table and the blade guide in its uppermost position.

3. Where should you stand when cutting with a band saw?
Directly behind the work piece. A bit off to the left side is a good idea too.
Do not stand on the right side of the band saw.
Your fingers should be no closer than 2 inches from the blade.
Use push sticks and sleds.

4. What is the general rule for selecting band saw blades for cutting curves?
Select the proper blade.
Refer to a Blade Chart
The smaller the radius = the smaller/finer the blade.

5. How to cut sharp, external curves
Make several relief cuts from the outside edge within 1/16” of the layout line.
Proceed to cut your curve by cutting just to the outside of you layout line.

6. How to cut circles Use a circle jig.
You will “spin” the stock/wood on the pivit point of the circle jig.
Spin slowly or the blade will travel.

7. Cutting many duplicate parts
Pad Sawing: stacking several pieces on-top of each other and cutting.
You would need to fasten them together. Nail together or even lightly glue with a weaker adhesive.
Resawing = cutting a board into thinner pieces. Like using a planer but instead of turning one side into chips/dust, that side is still a whole board. Meaning you get two boards instead of one board and a whole lot of dust.

8. Changing a blade
Demonstration.