karateed

Just to show you that the saw works as advertised, I've cut a log to same width (well 1/2 a log actually, maybe the rest tomorrow).

Ed......:-)

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karateed

Well,

I just took these pieces and the rest of the 'log' and created nice square finished pieces ready to work with. Don't know yet what I'm going to make with it but it was so easy I can see the bandsaw will become a major player in the things I do.

Ed......:-)

karateed

Hi All,

I have 2 questions for you.

1/ When I put the fence guides on the saw, I noticed that neither of the '0's lined up with the bandsaw blade. I would have thought to use the ruler on the guide it should line up with one of the zeros. My co-worker has a Grizzly and he says his also doesn't line up to either zero. Can someone give me a clue please as to how I'm to use the guide ruler accurately? Thanks.

2/ Right now the saw cuts very nicely but I see I should release the tension on the blade once I'm done using it for the night. That being the case (according to the instructions) how do I know when it is tensioned right. I don't want to over-tighten or have it running 'loose'.

Thanks again,

Ed......:-)

bobj3

Hi Ed

You may want to check out the link below, some great tips to keep the band saw working at it's best..
Plus how to set the tensioned, I use a quick made jig block that fits the adjusting knob on the top back side..quick way to reset it once you turn it down for the night..
You will see a snapshot of it in my gallery

http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...your-band-saw/

http://www.woodworkingonline.com/category/podcast/

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karateed

Hi BJ,

Thanks very much.....I have discovered there is a lever for de-tensioning the blade (came to understand that from the Woodsmith Video)....I wondered what that was for.

Thanks again....the videos are great...

Ed......:-)

challagan

Great looking band saw Ed! Congrats!

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karateed

Thanks Corey,

It works very nicely and I find it easy to use. There's a few things I have to learn but that's part of the fun. I found out the lever wasn't a saw blade tension release after all, it was for the belt that allows 2 speeds on this saw. That means I'll have to loosen the blade by loosening or turning the screw on top of the saw then retension it next day. Thanks to BJ I've watched a video that shows me exactly how to do that.

Ed......:-)

Hamlin

Hi Ed,

I'm not sure where it's at but, I believe someone here on the forums created a jig for quick tension adjustment to their bandsaw. It looked like it was fairly easy to make. Also, I think there are a few "after-market" kits that do the same thing.

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karateed

Hi Ken,

Yes, BJ has put that on his post (you know if it's a jig BJ has a hand in it). He has kindly given me instruction through his gallery on how to build it and I will do that.

Thanks Ken,

Ed......:-)