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**bobj3** · 10-19-2007, 10:18 PM

Hi Corey

" properly tensioned? " = yes,, I just came in from the shop but I will take a snapshot of it on Sat. it's a smiple block of wood, that's lets me sit it on the knob and the frame ....
At one time I marked the rod that came out of the knob but it would be lost over time....so I made a stick to do the same thing and I just hang it on the back side of the band saw..

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Originally Posted by challagan

Bob, didn't understand the block of wood and marking the knob or rod. Can you elaborate a bit more? Are you talking about marking where it is properly tensioned? Don't understand how the block of wood fits in

Corey

**challagan** · 10-19-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobj3

Hi Corey

" properly tensioned? " = yes,, I just came in from the shop but I will take a snapshot of it on Sat. it's a smiple block of wood, that's lets me sit it on the knob and the frame ....
At one time I marked the rod that came out of the knob but it would be lost over time....so I made a stick to do the same thing and I just hang it on the back side of the band saw..

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Thank you Bj, that would help. I am considering a bandsaw... very, very soon

Corey

**challagan** · 10-19-2007, 11:08 PM

I found this info while searching another site. Most have heard of Lonnie Bird. He uses a guage for tension but since that costs 300.00 he says use the 1/4 flex test...just as Doug Hicks advises in the Woodsmith videos.

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/pages/w00013.asp

Here is one from Timberwolf using the flutter method.. This sounds like the method Reikimaster uses.

Bandsaw Tune Up Link:
http://www.woodcraft.com/articles.aspx?articleid=223

another:
http://www.americanfurnituredsgn.com...20Dec%2003.htm

Corey

**bobj3** · 10-20-2007, 01:30 PM

Hi Corey

Here's some snapshots of the adjusting/adjustment block

easy one to make and will save hours of setup time on the band saw...once you have it set....for the right adjustment ,this block will do both adjustments.

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Originally Posted by challagan

Thank you Bj, that would help. I am considering a bandsaw... very, very soon

Corey

Joe Lyddon · 10-20-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bobj3

Hi Corey

Here's some snapshots of the adjusting/adjustment block

easy one to make and will save hours of setup time on the band saw...once you have it set....for the right adjustment ,this block will do both adjustments.

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Bob,

Is that block of wood just to keep track of your Tension / non Tension settings?

If so, I do it very easily on my G0555... Once I get it tensioned, I merely push a lever up to detension the blade... and pull it back down to get it tensioned & ready to cut. Works like a charm!

My band saw is right up there in "favorites" along with the router.

**challagan** · 10-20-2007, 01:48 PM

I got yah Bj, a go-no-go gauge. Thanks for taking the pics. Joe, not all band saws have a detensioning lever.

Corey

Joe Lyddon · 10-20-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by challagan

I got yah Bj, a go-no-go gauge. Thanks for taking the pics. Joe, not all band saws have a detensioning lever.

Corey

Corey,

I realize that... I merely mentioned it for the people "considering" a band saw... it can be a piece of cake.

**Bob** · 10-20-2007, 02:31 PM

Bj,

Now that is a cool idea if there ever was one. You are forever coming up with the best jigs and fixes to make life easy in the shop and save money to boot. Looks like I'm going to have to save this one in my reference file beside the many others I have from you

With winter coming these will make great small projects on those dreary days.

vapochilled · 10-20-2007, 02:51 PM

Who knew I'd open such a can of worms

Great advice all, and clearly much of it needed to be said, judging by the thread length.
Looking at mine and DCs saw, we have very similar saws, I have now put on a 3/8" blade. Rigged up a brush on the lower roller. and through trial and error, found the correct tension to apply for a straight cut.
Despite costing me less than a good night out, it cuts very well with the bigger blade.
I can see it being used far more than I had imagined.

Joe Lyddon · 10-20-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vapochilled

Who knew I'd open such a can of worms

Great advice all, and clearly much of it needed to be said, judging by the thread length.
Looking at mine and DCs saw, we have very similar saws, I have now put on a 3/8" blade. Rigged up a brush on the lower roller. and through trial and error, found the correct tension to apply for a straight cut.
Despite costing me less than a good night out, it cuts very well with the bigger blade.
I can see it being used far more than I had imagined.

Very good!!

I have found that I look to the band saw quite often... my choice over the TS most of the time. I'm sure you will like it too.

10-19-2007, 11:08 PM	#33
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! I found this info while searching another site. Most have heard of Lonnie Bird. He uses a guage for tension but since that costs 300.00 he says use the 1/4 flex test...just as Doug Hicks advises in the Woodsmith videos. http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/pages/w00013.asp Here is one from Timberwolf using the flutter method.. This sounds like the method Reikimaster uses. Bandsaw Tune Up Link: http://www.woodcraft.com/articles.aspx?articleid=223 another: http://www.americanfurnituredsgn.com...20Dec%2003.htm Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/ Last edited by challagan; 10-19-2007 at 11:21 PM.
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! I got yah Bj, a go-no-go gauge. Thanks for taking the pics. Joe, not all band saws have a detensioning lever. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,539 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! Bj, Now that is a cool idea if there ever was one. You are forever coming up with the best jigs and fixes to make life easy in the shop and save money to boot. Looks like I'm going to have to save this one in my reference file beside the many others I have from you With winter coming these will make great small projects on those dreary days. __________________ Cheers, Bob
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vapochilled Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 146 View vapochilled's Gallery	Report This Post! Who knew I'd open such a can of worms Great advice all, and clearly much of it needed to be said, judging by the thread length. Looking at mine and DCs saw, we have very similar saws, I have now put on a 3/8" blade. Rigged up a brush on the lower roller. and through trial and error, found the correct tension to apply for a straight cut. Despite costing me less than a good night out, it cuts very well with the bigger blade. I can see it being used far more than I had imagined.
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