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econner:
I think I need to bite the bullet and pick up a new bandsaw. I have been limping along with a craftsman 1.5 hp saw that has seen better days. It is OK for sutting slats and splices but that's about it. I have some seasoned hickory and white oak staves that I want to reduce, but I wanted to get some backing strips from them, which rules out using a hatchet or drawknife.
Questions
 #1 - Can I do this with a table saw?
#2 - What kind of bandsaw should I look for? (Power, features, etc)

I know a bandsaw isn't exactly primitive, but time is short. Thanks.

Jesse:
Im getting a grizzly GO555x 14" 1.5 hp. on tuesday. I Cant wait. I will let you know if I like it. Ive done a little research. Grizzly seems to be the most for the money but if you have lots of money which I dont you could get one from Laguna or Powermatic.

Easternarcher:
Right now I cut my backing slats with my table saw, and find it a dangerous undertaking.....even when careful, it's a bit unnerving cutting a 1/8" slat :-\ I LIKE my fingers, and I'm almost done with it!!!

If I can find the cash, I want one of those Grizzly saws too! Anybody know of a good poertool dealer in or around Bangor Maine????

Save your fingers...get a bandsaw!

Justin Snyder:
I don't see why you cant do that.  I have taken laminations off a BL stave with my Shopfox.  I have also cut 1/2"x1"  Ipe into two 1/4"x1" pieces.  I really think the quality of the blade has more to do with it than the saw.  Justin

econner:
Thanks for the input. Justin, have any suggestions as to what type of blade to get? Right now I am using a craftsman 1/4" blade with 4 teeth per inch. I sure would rather replace it with even a high dollar blade rather than get a new saw. you know - cause I'm cheap.

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