Matthias Wandel: How to make a 3D reindeer on a bandsaw and bonus Sketchup How-To

[sushinutnc]

Matthias Wandel with another interesting video.

How to make a 3D reindeer on a bandsaw AND for those of you who haven't played with Sketchup, he gives a GREAT demo showing some of what it's good for... simple and powerful design tool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PGXbgQTNv8

And his website with further details. It also has additional details, instructions, and plans for you scrollsawyers.

And some of my other Matthias Wandel posts you may be interested in:
Matthias Wandel visits a friend's workshop
Matthias Wandel at it again: His SECOND homemade bandsaw
Matthias Wandel: Dovetails on a bandsaw

 

[Joe Scharle]

That's great, but here's a simpler one (from the 1970's-pre sketchup):

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And the drawing:

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And a pair of homemade bandsaws also from the '70's, still in use:

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[Sweetgum]

I like both !:gar-Bi

 

[sushinutnc]

That's great, but here's a simpler one (from the 1970's-pre sketchup):

Yep... I could have mentioned the basic design and concept have both been around for... well... forever. Nothing new. There are dozens of youtube videos of people whipping these out in 60 seconds or less. The Sketchup tutorial's a bonus. :icon_thum

 

[Mt. Gomer]

Yeah, I made a heard of the simple ones for gifts last year. I really liked that video though. I'd seen it done on all the demo videos at break neck speed and it was nice to see the human version. The Sketchup section was especially cool. I REALLY need to learn to use it!

Travis

 

[Alan in Little Washington]

What I find interesting is that while Matthias Wendel is truly a talented designer and engineer and has come up with some really neat stuff, his execution is sometimes lacking. For instance, some of the materials he uses to build his jigs and devices are less than optimal- he uses cheap plywood instead of Baltic Birch or synthetic material for his gears. And his bandsaw has a rather clunky appearance. If you are going to spend that much effort making your own bandsaw, then you ought to make it look cool as well.

That being said, the major tool manufacturers would be wise to hire him as a consultant to improve their designs.

Final note- The next time I replace a tire on my bandsaw, I'm going to try a small bicycle inner tube- slip it on and trim the edges to fit.

 

[Glennbear]

What I find interesting is that while Matthias Wendel is truly a talented designer and engineer and has come up with some really neat stuff, his execution is sometimes lacking. For instance, some of the materials he uses to build his jigs and devices are less than optimal- he uses cheap plywood instead of Baltic Birch or synthetic material for his gears. And his bandsaw has a rather clunky appearance. If you are going to spend that much effort making your own bandsaw, then you ought to make it look cool as well.

That being said, the major tool manufacturers would be wise to hire him as a consultant to improve their designs.

Final note- The next time I replace a tire on my bandsaw, I'm going to try a small bicycle inner tube- slip it on and trim the edges to fit.

I agree Alan that manufacturers would be wise to tap his brain since he has a more practical approach than a lot of other engineer types. I agree that his material selections could be improved but for someone like me who frugality is nearly a religion they work just fine. :gar-La; Your bike tube idea is intriguing but the question that comes to my mind is would it affect blade sizing due to decreased thickness vs a conventional BS tire. :wsmile:

 

[Mt. Gomer]

Heh, he freely admits, in this video even, that he's "cheap". Yeah, his jigs/etc don't always loook flashy but you sure can't argue with the results.

He's approachable too. I emailed him about one of this designs to see if I could adapt it for different use and he responded surprisingly quickly....

Trav

 

[sushinutnc]

Totally understand your point of view, Alan.... and Glenn and Trav hit the nail on the head. I know the "frugal engineer"-type person very well. I also know the "do-it-the-right-way-or-don't-do-it-at-all engineer"-types too. Interesting how frugal engineers are often very proud of their frugality and disdain the do-it-right type for wasting money and resources.