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  1. crokett

    Bandsaw Tension?

    I was tuning up my bandsaw this weekend and decided to test it on a project. Simple freehand radius cuts in SYP. My jigsaw could make the cuts easily. The bandsaw has a 1/4" wide blade on it, not sure of the tooth count. When I tried to cut the radius the blade would twist instead of...
  2. A

    Band Saw Tension & Blade Breaking

    First thing is i have not touched a band saw since jr. high and i'm 65. I bought a Skil band saw (not the best) and have broken a number of bands. Given my learning curve it has taken a few changes to get the hang of setting the tension. My question is, is there any other reason for the bands...
  3. eyekode

    Bandsaw tension -fixed!!!

    A while ago I asked for some help fixing a stuck tension nut on my 14" delta bandsaw: http://ncwoodworker.net/forums/f29/tension-nut-1950s-delta-14-bandsaw-33078/ Thanks for all the comments I received. I worked the blade off the wheel using the tracking adjustment as recommended...
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  6. red

    Rikon 14" bandsaw blade tension gauge help

    Hey All, Can someone post a pic of or tell me how their blade tension gauge is attached? Mine was bent when it was delivered (new) so I straightened it out and attached the round end over the pin sticking out from the bottom of the big spring. Is that how it looks on yours? My gauge is nowhere...
  7. D

    Tension gauge for bandsaw

    I am considering picking up a tension gauge for my new bandsaw. I would first like to hear opinions on how critical this is. I've read in several places that blade tension is very important for better cuts and longer blade life. Thoughts?
  8. SteveColes

    MM16 Blade tension

    Yeah, I know the answer but I want to make sure. I have a new Lennox Tri-master Carbide tipped blade:eusa_danc This is the first blade put on this new saw. After doing all the adjustments, Ihave been testing cuts. Wow, like butter. No drift:swoon:. But, there is always a "but":gar-La; the...
  9. P

    Audible bandsaw tension gauge

    So I took what I learned in that poll of plucked bandsaw blades (at SMC) and I created a web site where I allow the user to take a few measurements of their blade and saw, and determine the optimum frequency of their plucked blade based upon their desired tension. You can use a $13 chromatic...
  10. K

    BS blade tension

    Do you release the tension on your BS blade? If you do, why? If you do not, why?
  11. WoodWrangler

    Spring Into Tension ... hopefully!

    Several months ago I purchased my 14" bandsaw used. It had been tuned up a lot for an older model (new tires, upgrade fence, new bearings) and cut fairly well. Then at the WWing show I purchased the Carter Stabilizer system (since I mainly use the saw with smaller blades). Unforunately it...
  12. mburke911

    Grizzley Bandsaw Tension problem

    Hello, This post started in another thread and I didn't want to steal that thread so I am starting it separately. I recently purchase a used Grizzly G055 14" band saw with a 6" riser block. I have had a fairly difficult time with it. I picked up a carter spring at the woodcraft sale and...
  13. 2wheels4life

    Bandsaw blade tension?

    Ok, i have a very old bandsaw that i got from my grandma. all i know is that it is a 14 in and it says bridgewood on it which my guess is the brand! but i got a new blade for it and i dont have any of the books for it so i just guessed the tension for it which probably isnt a safe thing to do...
  14. DaveO

    Bandsaw tension spring ???

    Has anyone ever replaced the stock bandsaw tension spring with an aftermarket spring like this one - Cobra Coil Bandsaw Tension Spring I have been having problems getting good tension on my Griz BS. I am getting a curved cut during re-sawing with a 3/8" blade and the tension tightened all the...
  15. S

    Bandsaw tension gauge

    I'm setting up my first bandsaw and having some troubles tensioning a 1/4" blade. I suspect my tracking problems may be because I'm over tensioning the blade. Or maybe I'm under tensioning it? I have no idea. :-? I thought I'd see if anyone in the Cary area has a blade tensioning gauge...
  16. Eaglesc

    Blade tension

    Among the different tools I use for pen blanks is the scroll saw.I have an older dremel with variable speed though I would like it to be slower. My problem is I have never figured out how to adjust the tension other than a little bit less than I turn it to just before it slips loose. I use...

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