I have both books and have read both cover to cover.
They contain the same information, even though Bird's book is shorter.
(That should tell you something right there.) Bird's book is MUCH
better written than Duginske's.
Even though they contain the same information on saw setup, Duginske
makes the bandsaw sound like some magical tool that has to be setup
just right or else it won't work at all. Bird is much more relaxed
and less intimidating to the beginner. In my experience, I've found
that the setup just has to be close, not perfect, so I tend to side
much more with Bird than Duginske.
I have referred back to Bird several times, but I've never picked up
Duginske for reference.
Mark
<[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I have from library the Bandsaw Handbook, Duginske, c 1989
>
> Bird has http://taunton.com/store/pages/070406.asp, c 1999
>
> any advice as to which to get? amazon has good prices now..
good. Duggy is on my X-mas wish list...
dave
Andy Dingley wrote:
> On Tue, 9 Dec 2003 15:38:00 -0700,
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>>any advice as to which to get?
>
>
> Duginske. Both are good on the basics, but you'll open Duginske more
> than once.
>
>
My experience is just the opposite. I have the Bird book but have not
yet read the Duginske book. Bird's book is a good resource.
It sounds like either bood would be a "must read" before spending any
serious money on a bandsaw.
Tim
john carlson wrote:
> I haven't read Bird (yet) but I can tell you that Duginske has a
> wealth of information easily worth the cover price.
>
> On Tue, 9 Dec 2003 15:38:00 -0700,
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>>I have from library the Bandsaw Handbook, Duginske, c 1989
>>
>>Bird has http://taunton.com/store/pages/070406.asp, c 1999
>>
>>any advice as to which to get? amazon has good prices now..
>>
>
>
> -- jc
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I just got Duginske last night and curled up with it for a little
bedtime reading. So far, I think it's an interesting read, unlike some
WW books that'll put you to sleep.
dave
[email protected] wrote:
> I have from library the Bandsaw Handbook, Duginske, c 1989
>
> Bird has http://taunton.com/store/pages/070406.asp, c 1999
>
> any advice as to which to get? amazon has good prices now..
>
>
On Tue, 9 Dec 2003 15:38:00 -0700,
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I have from library the Bandsaw Handbook, Duginske, c 1989
>
>Bird has http://taunton.com/store/pages/070406.asp, c 1999
>
>any advice as to which to get? amazon has good prices now..
>
I spend an hour or so in Woodcraft reading both (sorry to the
manager!) and went with the Bird book
Barry Lennox
I haven't read Bird (yet) but I can tell you that Duginske has a
wealth of information easily worth the cover price.
On Tue, 9 Dec 2003 15:38:00 -0700,
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I have from library the Bandsaw Handbook, Duginske, c 1989
>
>Bird has http://taunton.com/store/pages/070406.asp, c 1999
>
>any advice as to which to get? amazon has good prices now..
>
-- jc
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If e-mailing me, please use jc631 at optonline dot net
On Tue, 9 Dec 2003 15:38:00 -0700,
<[email protected]> wrote:
>any advice as to which to get?
Duginske. Both are good on the basics, but you'll open Duginske more
than once.
The Bandsaw Handbook
I have both, have read both several times. When I need something
specific, I reach for Duginske.
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I have from library the Bandsaw Handbook, Duginske, c 1989
>
>Bird has http://taunton.com/store/pages/070406.asp, c 1999
>
>any advice as to which to get? amazon has good prices now..
>