SORTING OUT MY 4X6 BANDSAW

[Rob DivallParticipant @robdivall22112]

I raised a query a couple of weeks ago because my saw would not cut straight – kept veering off to one side. In all I received 10 replies from members of this forum, with loads of help, and I have been able to completely re-set the machine, such that it now works PERFECTLY. I am so pleased, so thankyou to all you chaps who have helped me out.

One bit of help suggested "Tuff Saws" as a blade supplier. I have just fitted one and am delighted with the standard of cutting I now achieve – again, thankyou all for this tip.

[Rob DivallParticipant @robdivall22112]

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

Am pleased that you have now got the machine sorted..

Very often, it is the careful adjustment that turns a sow's ear into a close approximation to a silk purse..

It used to be said that the late Freddy Dixon (Who many years ago, raced Rileys, ) could increase the top speed of a car by 5 mph just by stripping and rebuilding the rear axle.

Thank You for letting us know that you have been able to achieve success.

Howard

[Rob DivallParticipant @robdivall22112]

I have been using my rejuvenated bandsaw. Works beautifully! Today been cutting discs from a 65mm dia piece of cast iron. Cuts with what looks like finely machined surface.

But I wonder whether I should back off the saw blade tension between jobs – sometimes it will be a week or two between operations.

Any advice on reducing tension during "resting time"?

Rob

[EmgeeParticipant @emgee]

I believe Tuff Saws packaging includes a tip to slacken off tension when not in use, if you do slacken off make yourself a label to hang on the saw to remind you to tighten the blade before use, or like me you will be refitting the blade.

Emgee

[egaParticipant @ega]

I always slacken off by one complete turn of the screw after use and switching off at the mains socket; next time of use I am reminded of the need to re-tension by having to switch on again.

[martin perman 1Participant @martinperman1]

Just to buck the trend once fitted I dont release the tension on my bandsaw blades and I can go weeks between cutting jobs.

I use a local saw doctor to me and they make my blades with no issues.

Martin P

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