new advice for my workshop.

[wood carver 2]

That's a real nice bandsaw. Well worth paying to have it brought home.
Dave.

[scottm]

I hauled one home in the trunk of a Pontiac sunfire once.there easy to take apart and put back together.at least to the point it will fit in your car.once its  set up you won't believe you ever lived with out it.

[scottm]

Also in case you didn't know a razor blade and some penetrating out will take that rust right off then a coat of paste wax and your set.

[John Scifres]

That is an awesome saw.  I've used one for many years.  That's a $500+ score.

I would not skimp on the blades.  http://timberwolfblades.com/

Get Mark Duginske's bandsaw handbook.

Build a solid workbench and get a 6" vice with magnetic pads. You can get then=m at Lowes.

 

If you are going to cut your own wood, get a good (I have a Stihl) chainsaw.

If you are going to chase rings get a good draw knife. I like a 10".  Learn to sharpen it.  Make sure your vise and bench are positioned where you can comfortable hog wood off.

Get a good Nicholson #49 rasp.

Make sure your work area is fairly clear and you can sweep up quickly and easily.  Mulch your shavings.

I will unequivocally say you need a tillering pulley setup.  There's lots of how to's here.

Take pics and study them.  Learn to post them and ask for advice here.

There is no substitute for a sharp cabinet scraper.

I built a drying box 15 years ago and it got used maybe 10 times to dry stuff.  The rest of the time it was storage.  I tore it apart last year.  But if you are going to force dry wood, you will need it.  Make sure you can easily slide wood in and out of it.  Get a hygrometer.

Get a heat gun and make a straightening caul if you are going to make osage bows.  You'll need a bunch of clamps too.

[KellyG]

Here is the great news about scrapers you can make them out of just about any scrap metal. I like old saw blades myself so far. I go to a local lumber mill and they have the big bandsaw blades piled up I ask for a couple and they love to hand them over. I am working on some now from circular saw blades now. If I get them done I will show you. saw blades make great knife blades and broad heads also.

[Tajue17]

thanks everyone for the tip above I will be bringing the saw home this week.   thanks for the link on those blades I will need to get a spare for sure.

[wood carver 2]

Old handsaw blades are also a good source of steel for scrapers. You can use a dremel to cut them out.
Dave.