I can't cut straight with my bandsaw!!!

[Thumb-Burner]

not using a fence for cutting the stock to length.. sounds like part of what i need to do is use something else for that.. maybe a mitre saw in a mitre box?

so what LI is saying is that i should just compensate for the angled cut?

[Mugz]

I use a hand coping saw for all my lips. $10 at Homies. I tried using my band saw with the smallest/thinnest blade I can buy and still makes the lip slots too big. I like the tight fit the coping saw gives.
I use a piece of tape as a guide to follow......easy to get the hang of.
Takes 1 minute longer than the band saw, but is worth it. I screw less of them up and it is more forgiving. One slip on the band saw and your plug is scrap.
I have some rubber in my vise so I don't mar the wood (usually still needs a quick sanding afterwards) and saw the lip. Cuts like butter and is easier to stay on line.
Good alternative for you and cheap.

[afterhours]

for cutting lenghts - mitre..

[fishaholic18]

Where are you located? I may be selling a used miter saw soon.

[Raven]

Originally Posted by fishaholic18

Where are you located? I may be selling a used miter saw soon.

maybe when the alien abduction is over with.

[Mugz]

I have one of these.....come get it and it's yours.

[Thumb-Burner]

thanks a ton for all the good advice...

regarding that used saw... i'm just down the street in North Carolina.

[gone fishin]

I think you may be having a BLADE problem. If the blade is tracking to one side it may have lost it's set on one side. Did you accidently hit a nail or something hard that took the set off one side? Did you run the blade blocks into the blade itself. If the blade is tracking on the wheels and all else is adjusted Ok, it is usually the blade itself. Before you give up, check the set on the blade, it should be equal on each side of the blade. Also be sure the tension is correct on the wheels.

If all fails - send it ton Numbskull - he can use it for his awsome curves......

[Thumb-Burner]

[QUOTE=gone fishin;449744] Also be sure the tension is correct on the wheels.

QUOTE]

what is "correct"?

[Charleston]

Please refer to post #20 I know exactly what's up wid dat.

The sugfgestion that the set of the blade is bad is a good one. That was the first thing I looked for on mine. The bottom line here is blade quality and guide adjustment.

[Raven]

is to quit banging your head against the wall

and grab all your stock that needs to be cut straight

then go over to someone elses house who has

a miter saw and make a bunch of cuts....all at once.

then you can still make plugs while taking your time
figuring out a solution.... with peace of mind.

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by Thumb-Burner

so what LI is saying is that i should just compensate for the angled cut?

pretty much