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06-12-2009, 03:14 PM
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I just purchased a small Ryobi bandsaw at a garage sale. Never had one before. It has a blade tensioning adjustment. Does the blade tension need to be backed off when the saw isn't going to be used for awhile? Also, how do I tell when the blade tension is correct? Thanks, rstermer | ||
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06-12-2009, 03:44 PM
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It's recommended to release the tension on your bandsaw when not in use to keep the blade from taking a set and breaking prematurely. It also keeps the wheels from being bent out of co-planer. Just don't forget to re-tighten it before you turn it back on or ...... SURPRISE!  A general rule for tightening regular blades is to tighten until the blade will not deflect more than about 1/4" to the side while pushing with your finger (saw off, of course). If using low tension blades you will loosen until the blade just starts to flutter, then re-tighten until it stops fluttering. Here is a good video on band saws you might want to take a look at. It is Podcast #22 Buying and Getting the Most Out Of Your Bandsaw
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06-12-2009, 04:02 PM
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06-12-2009, 04:07 PM
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| Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas USA First Name: George Posts: 2,443 |
Most blades are not. In fact, as far as I know, Timberwolf makes the low tension blade. So if it isn't a Timberwolf and doesn't say it is a low tension blade, then it isn't.
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