I hated to even type "bandsaw drift". Back when I was making a lot of furniture I bought a 14" Delta. I must have cut everything free hand back then because I did not have a fence until I started back woodworking just a few months ago. I had not even heard the word drift until my cut made a beautiful arc and came out of the side of the wood. This is not what was supposed to happen.
I believe there are as many ways to address drift as there are ways to make BBQ sauce. I seem to have come to the conclusion there are many variations of 2 major paths. Address the fence or the top wheel. I would like to learn as much from you guys as possible. You know what works for you and why. Comments on the pros and cons of each way would also be helpful.
I read through some old threads and found a comment which I now can not find again. The point of the comment was to beware of the videos. The comment said he ended up with a cut tire because he located the blade as suggested in the video. He did not mention a name but it sure seems like it is an individual we have all heard or seen speak at length about the BS. I found this very interesting because with new tires and new blade I ended up with a cut all the way around the tire near the center. The blade I am using is 3/8"(cutting a lot of tight curves) 10 tpi(so I do not have to sand as much). I am cutting cherry.
I believe there are as many ways to address drift as there are ways to make BBQ sauce. I seem to have come to the conclusion there are many variations of 2 major paths. Address the fence or the top wheel. I would like to learn as much from you guys as possible. You know what works for you and why. Comments on the pros and cons of each way would also be helpful.
I read through some old threads and found a comment which I now can not find again. The point of the comment was to beware of the videos. The comment said he ended up with a cut tire because he located the blade as suggested in the video. He did not mention a name but it sure seems like it is an individual we have all heard or seen speak at length about the BS. I found this very interesting because with new tires and new blade I ended up with a cut all the way around the tire near the center. The blade I am using is 3/8"(cutting a lot of tight curves) 10 tpi(so I do not have to sand as much). I am cutting cherry.