I've got to admit, the first time was pretty scary. The blade gets so close to your fingers and one mess up and you may lose the tip of a finger. I like how thin and small the blade on the band saw is though. That makes it a little less intimidating. Even if it is kind of scary, it's also a lot of fun and I cannot wait to start cutting my wood. Hopefully it turns out the right shape!
Here are photos of my first experience with a band saw.
