Everything You Wanted To Know About Bandsaws! - Vevor 14 Inch - Not Woodturning 

Thanks for sharing a very nice tutorial on the band saw.❤

Its always nice getting a new saw! I just have a Grizzley 555 with a 6 inch riser kit. I don't use it for wood turning as much as i thought but it does get pretty regular use. I whish it had a bigger motor. I originally split some logs in half for bowl blanks but most of the stuff I get is tree limbs in various lengths so i just use the chainsaw to cut into length and split at the same time. I'm doing that this week. I enjoy working with chainsaws but as an old guy-a 1949 model- I have to limit my time with them. Good luck with your saw!

Looks like a wonderful machine. Thanks for sharing.

Bore Da Phil, That looks a very nice Bandsaw with, as you say, lots of nice features. My friend Kevin has a big Axminster Bandsaw and that has a slow start as well. Great review my friend and I'm sure it will serve you well. Take care my friend and I'll see you for a short while tonight. Cheers, Huw

Very good, informative video. You said you have this for review. Is this what you use for your daily driver or something else?

Phil, I bought one from Vevor 14 inch. I have a question if you happen to know about this. My bottom wheel is not aligned with my upper wheel. The blade runs in the middle on the upper wheel but on the edge on the bottom wheel towards the door, almost to come loose. What's that thing in the back of the machine bottom wheel held with 4 screws? Is that an adjustment for the bottom wheel? If not how do I adjust the bottom wheel to be coplanar and parallel with the upper one? Thank you for your time.

Howdy Phil👋

Wow, Phil. You grow a lot of bowls in your yard. 😂

I like the video phill, shady acres backyard workshop,I mite just buy 1 now cheers phill,👍👍👍.Ernie smith from brisbane Australia

Hi Phil, Another interesting video as always...and the deer were a great addition. Does your new bandsaw have a foot break? I have a Laguna 14/12 with very similar sawing capacity to your new purchase but it does not have a foot break...I wish it did. Another You Tuber, Richard Raffan, also has a Laguna 14/12 without a foot break and he uses wooden scraps to pinch the blade to make it stop faster. Please keep the great videos coming. Take Care, Myles

Hey there Phil! Your title says "Everything You Wanted To Know About Bandsaws" but there was at least one thing that you didn't cover and my question is: Can bandsaws make me look young again or at least more attractive to the women? I desperately need any tips you could offer. I had to laugh at your reference to the metric system. I guess that's what we grew up with and tradition is difficult to throw by the wayside. Metric at least gives me an option when I'm working in small scale and the imperial system, thumb widths and the distance from my knuckle to fingertip just doesn't cut the mustard. I also had a flashback to my first public school shop class with the teacher explaining the machines and secretly praying that we didn't cut our heads off on one of them, although, by midyear, he was probably hoping that some of us would get more creative. Now I want a band saw again but who do I ask to move out so I can use their room as a shop? Good instructional Phil! I really don't want to gravitate towards grisly but if you're holding a goodly-sized chunk of wood and have a good arm, you could put some venison on the table after curing and that band saw would come in mighty handy doing the trimming. Sorry about the ramble. I need the company of a woman to keep me centered. Got any tips? By the way... when the deer were passing through and in front of your dog house, I saw some movement in there and it looked human. I think you have a squatter (or a ghost squatter). Be careful and carry a goodly-sized chunk of wood.

Can we get an update now that you have likely used it a few more days? I'm just curious if there are any more issues that have popped up or if you are still happy with it. I was going to buy a 10" Rikon for $600, for woodturning use, but was checking this out with it's greater capacity. Your review has me seriously considering this over the Rikon/Jet models. Thanks for a great video! Just curious, what state are you in? The nature looks very similar to my own neck of the woods.

Phil, there is no reference in the manual about that adjustment in the back of the machine for the rear wheel. Indeed to bring it to the center have to release the blade tension, loosen all four nuts and screw in the bottom one. Not much just one full rotation and tighten back all four nuts after that. But what I'm dealing with right now is straight line cut. Try on yours to cut straight a 2x4 on its length, just like resawing. My blade drifts to the right after cutting one inch straight with the fence on. I tried everything so far with no luck. Not sure if a 1/2 inch blade can do that though. I will be buying a 3/4 one to give it a try. Please let me know if yours drifts also because if you are able to do that it means I'm missing something here. Thank you.

...very cool...I can't find much info on this, but I see it uses an excitation motor...this means it does not use magnets and needs a startup excitation current to get the motor turning. I suspect the delay is built in to allow the magnetic field to be built up before hitting the motor with full voltage...👍 Matt

Do you recommend ordering items from Vevor? I'm always concerned about companies I've not really heard about and sometimes their prices seem to good to be true.

A bandsaw is on the wish list! Great explanation. Enjoyed the deer walking past - do you also have bears?

Hi Phil, I would like to send you so.e wood to turn. Please let me know if can? Thanks for your videos I really enjoy them

Great saw. Wish I had one. Think I’ll wait til you wear it out Phil then pay a visit to your trash pile.😮😮😊

I noticed on Amazon that you gave this 4 out of 5 stars. What stopped you from giving it 5 stars?

Great review Phil! Have been looking at a Rikon 14" bandsaw; may give the Vevor a closer look. Wes @ Piedra Designs

A great overview Phil, and looks like a really nice well built machine. Enjoy my friend. Cheers. Mike

It looks like you live near me. Puget Sound somewhere?

Looks like a nice 14” band saw. Under a thousand dollars is a good deal. I always think do I need the best or does my ego need the best. Unless you use it a ton which most of us won’t this will be a great saw for the shop. Thanks for sharing. Fun to see the deer! Thanks for the show. Joel

Phil! Thank you so much for this video! It was awesome! I just bought a new bandsaw..it's aHarbor Freight bandsaw, 14", but you helped me understand more about bandsaw One question though...can one still get a fence for it from another manufacturer? My blade keeps turning/cutting to the right. As you figured out, I'm new to bandsaws

Still happy with it? It’s on sale right now on their website right now (under $600). Amazon has it at a little over $700. I figured I’d ask about your thought since you’ve had some time with it?

My Shopsmith band saw is very handy. The speed control of yours is the same as the non electronic Shopsmith. Been around since the 40’s I believe.

Looks like a decent bandsaw Phil and a great review. Built a lot like the Rikon. They tend to rate the size based on the wheel diameters which on some saws means the actual cutting widths can be a bit less I am not sure if I heard what that ZED height is? LOL I think the reeves drive is very interesting. The Rikon is 2 speed but not all that easy to change. Nothing at all wrong with a reeves system My big Bridgeport mill has one and I sure am glad. Really a hard reach to change belts if that is what I had. Sure was cool seeing those deer in your yard. See ya tomorrow my friend, Gary

Hi Phil Had a laugh at one of the comments made by the “1949 Model” on using a chainsaw and limiting the time of use. I’m a 1942 model 81 soon and find the same thing it gets a bit tiring after the first hour or two but we are all still mobile and enjoying our wood experiences so I’m not complaining. Love that new bandsaw ,mines and old Tanner that a professional Woodturner owned and used for many years then upgraded to a new model. The tires need replacing,but it still does good service, it’s a bit late in the scheme of things for me to upgrade now,just hope they have a bandsaw for us when we finally go to the big workshop up in the sky. Stay safe and well Regards from NZ

I liked it so much...... I bought one.

Thank You Phil... I enjoyed your presentation very much. Phil you are a very good "product information supplier" (i did not want to use the term salesman, ha). Looks like a very nice bandsaw with a lot of very positive features. I liked being outdoors with you seeing your wonderful wild yard with your wildlife visiting your establishment. Until next time Phil ...TM

Looks like a nice saw.

Hi 👋 Phil from Phil, I hope you are keeping safe and well, Great territorial, that looks like a nice bandsaw , not sure if you have one before, but a circle cutting jig will be great, it might help to get rid of some waste, but that depends on if the live edge is needed. I have a 24” Resaw in my basement laying on it side as it is too high to stand up, I need to wait until my garage/work shop floor is layed later in the year, that was great seeing wildlife in your garden, a stream run through my property so deer 🦌 and other animals come wondering , it is great to see, keep up the great work, I look 👀 forward to seeing your next project. PHIL FROM THE MOULIN FRANCE

Hey Phil, your new band saw might be slow to get to full speed by design to prevent the instant max load start up that would normally dim your lights, etc. in the shop. I could easily live with it. In less than four days my to-do list built up another 9 chores on the list. It's 87 here in Florida with a killer UV and it got the best of me yesterday. So now I have a two-hour window for the early morning outside work and unlimited hours for the inside with the AC on work. With the only exception of a daily 2-hour afternoon power nap. I've learned to change and adapt in my old age.

Good info. And great Deer!

I love your stuff. Most interesting - and helpful. I have a different kind of inquiry - about finishing. You use rags or cloth to apply sanding sealer and finish. What kind that does not appear to leave lint? Do you wash or reuse the cloths or are they one time things? How do you get the finish from the manufacturer's can to the little one you use for actually putting it on the work - without spilling or otherwise making a mess? Do you reuse your brushes or are they one time items? How do you clean the brushes and other items. You get the idea. I haven't used shellac since I was a kid but you have opened up a whole new world - and not just finishes. Thanks.

Gee, the acres really are shady. 😊

Great video Phil.

My question is do you feed the deer? Nice ban saw also.

“Of course they put the imperial and metric, doesn’t help me for a second” My kind of review. Love it

Check those fingers..wow blade still running…reach for cut offs

Phil, I noticed that the listing for this saw shows a blade length of 109.45". Have you looked into replacement blades? I'm wondering if some "standard" blade lengths will work because even Vevor does not list this length blade on their website.

Thanks.

Hmm

That looks like a great bandsaw, should do years of service for you! Lots of good features on it that will be handy when using it, thanks! Cheers Al

My understanding is that bandsaw sizes are rated by the diameter of the wheels. The throat is always slightly smaller due to the blade guard

🙋‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Brilliant demo video Phil lots of info for potential buyers. See you tomorrow at the lathe.

Nice looking bandsaw. Here in the UK, the size that is given is usually the wheel diameter (though that isn't very different to the throat size), so a bandsaw described as 14 inches may be a little smaller than yours. Mine (Lumberjack BS340) is described as 14", but only has a max cutting depth of 9"

Your home looks beautiful Phil, thanks for sharing, Jules, Droitwich, England

I have the Grizzly Ultimate 14” bandsaw but the factory thrust bearing was a ball bearing on its side not end. Replaced the guides with a Carter set. Once installed and tuned its like a different saw and runs very quiet. Your saw has nice bells n whistles. Happy sawing! Plus I set it up to run on 220 vac. It eats 4x4s like a hot knife!!

Nice one Phil. Lovely back yard. Loved the deer grazing. Made my day. Just curious Phil but what made you switch from a woodworking to turning? If you rather not answer no problem. Nice one. Thanks Phil.

Always love your videos. Nothing wrong with you shop but the backyard (?) is a welcome change. Were you a shop teacher in another life ? You make a good one now. Thanks Phil.

Very good video on this quite excellent bandsaw. I say this because of all the features it has for the very reasonable price tag. Well explained mate, I am sure it will serve you well. Stay well & I hope enjoyed the lovely day. Cheers, Don from South Aust.

Thanks for that Phil. I wish my 14 inch bandsaw had that height for resawing and cutting tall blanks. Nice one! Cheers, Rick

Shopsmith uses the same type of speed adjustment! Randy Lucas

Boy, what a deal, Phil! Solid steel should hold up as well as cast iron. 5% discount is still on, with free shipping. Costs about what my fine old Delta 14" bandsaw cost over 20 years ago.

Great vid Phil, I have to say Shady Acres looks a wonderful place to live, great to see the dear just walking around, nice band saw also 😂😂

The only time will if that bandsaw holds up. They did cut corners to get the price under $1000. It must be new as your the only comment on Amazon so far.

Hi Phil as always I enjoyed your video and it was a great overview of the Vevor. I am curious about one thing that being the what the fourteen inch designation means. I was always told it was an indication of the diameter of the wheels which is true on my 14 inch Delta (the throat is just over 13 inches) if you get the chance it would interesting to know if the wheels on the Vevor are also 14 inches. Thanks and looking forward to more Phil A content. Dave D

Hi Phil, looks like a nice bandsaw, you said $900 US, how about $2,232. Looks good though

HI PHIL been away on holiday and just got back and back to watching videos. good tips on band saws

This video is a great idea ... something a bit different ... and quite informative. I especially enjoyed the deer ... now it's time to up your game ... and show us a bear ... or a moose ... or whatever else you've got roaming around. Thanks Phil!!

An awesome piece of equipment, but what a fabulous area you live in Phil😍🇬🇧🙏

Congratulations on your new Bandsaw Phil, It looks like it has a lot of features that the more expensive saws have. I put a 6" riser on my 14" bandsaw so I would be able to cut some of the larger Olive wood pieces without having to use a chainsaw. bandsaws make woodworking so much easier. bookend cuts and the such. Thank you for sharing.

That made a nice change Phil, how lovely to have a little peek at some of the Shady Acres and the local wildlife. Beautiful place you have there, see you tomorrow.👍🦌😊

Nice review on the bandsaw, Phil! With a view and the friends visiting, I would spend a lot of time sitting outside 🇨🇱🤠

Nice deer. We get four of them coming through every other day - we’re in New Hampshire.

I always like information videos. Thanks for the review. Be well

Wow, another Wednesday video! Really great features. I have been looking for a new saw but after my finger incident last year, my wife is skeptical of the purchase. I was just up in Oregon and we saw several groups of deer this year.

Thanks Phil, I been getting quotes for a 14” bandsaw, I have had a small 8” for quite awhile and have been wanting to upgrade so this is a timely review, good to see the wildlife as well. Until tomorrow all the best to you. Regards Jim

The reason it takes so long to speed up might be the lower energy consumption due to that. It takes a lot of energy to speed things up. The faster the acceleration, the more energy you need to achieve a specific speed.

Thanks for the info. I'll be passing this on to my grandson who's just starting wood working and dosen't have a band saw yet.

Like a hot knife through butter! Phil that's a Rolls Royce bandsaw right there. And thank's for showing us how beautiful your place is - wow you're so lucky to live so close to nature. I was really enjoyed feeling your excitement to get a new toy - I got my first bandsaw last year and it's an old Kity with wooden blade guides which i need to oil but she works faultlessly and what a game changer to own one! Can't wait to see you turn that piece you wer trimming - all the best bud!

I thoroughly enjoyed that video, Phil. Thank you for sharing. I upgraded to a very similar band saw last May - a Charnwood B350 - which is almost identical to yours and cost £800.00, which is $1,000 dollars. I love it. Keep up the good work 🌞

Wow Phil really nice saw! Great price! Thanks for sharing it with us!

Great video Phil. Thank you for sharing.

Phil’s a woodturner AND a teacher! 👍👍

Thanks for sharing Phil. The blacktail deer were a bonus!

Great video mate. Didn’t know Vevor made bandsaws, although they seem to make everything else so it shouldn’t be surprising. Love the views of nature from your shop. Cheers from Australia and take care mate.

Very informative, Phil. Thanks for this.

Vevorr makes some good stuff. I bought an electric motor to build an elevator out in my barn 1600 lb lifting capacity with a safety brake for under $300.

Awesome video. Very detailed. Keep up the great work. 👽

Congrats on the new saw! Love your place and the deer. Thanks for sharing the information and beauty.

Motor size, 110 or 220v? Blade break?

Enjoyed your nature shots... thanks for sharing.

Thanks Phil. Those Blue Bells are really the true sign of Spring!

Great piece of equipment, Phil, and lovely sunny weather on Shady Acres, so peaceful with the deer stopping by 😊 On our farm, we have a very old and rusty bandsaw that was used by my grandfather and my father way over 100 years ago... People often stop and take pictures of it when they walk by walking their dogs, it looks frightening, and it is, I can tell from experience... We used to play with it when we were children, one of us speeding up the belt and another one holding the piece of wood trying to get a clean cut... Thank God nothing ever happened... My Dad took out the blade when he was older and did not use it anymore, but it still stands in all its rusty splendor. Compared to that, your beautiful new bandsaw looks like science fiction 😂 Great demo, Phil, thank you 🙏🏻

Thanks Phil for the tutorial on your new band saw.

Thanks Phil, I like the saw and the nature!

Phil, metric is easy, 10 millimetres = 1 centimetre. 100 centimetres = 1 metre. It's all 10s, the whole way up and down! :)

New band saw and nature 101.

Cutting that unsupported end of the log was sketchy. Glad it didn't catch!!

1st😂

Great video! Do you know the max blade width this saw will accept?

I thought the size of the band saw was the size of the wheels.