Could it be that some saws are made coplane and some not? So everyone is right some of the time? I have no idea and I find it all very confusing.
Can't recall where I learned it, but I read that coplaner does not necessarily mean the two wheels are aligned perfectly parallel. It means the blade tracks consistently without wandering. I agree with Snodgrass, don't mess with it.[/ ]
Here is a link to a youtube video by Grizzly tht shows at at about 5:17 minutes into the program that they are showing how to set the wheels and they look like they want tthem to be alighned. Also, they talk about centering the blade on the top wheel whcuh is not at all what Alex says to do do. This is convusing in one respect but if we just let Alex be the expert and follow his lead we should not have any problems, it's just sort of, as we all seem to agree, that it is some sort of a mystery.
https://youtu.be/rxfZphxj2eM?t=17
Jerry
You all keep bringing up subjects like this, and I’m gonna be pretty sure I’m not smart enough to be a woodworker. (I hope I’m joking)
Whenever I have a flat tire it's always on the bottom. Can't figure it out.And to add to the confusion there are tires which have a crown and there are flat tires. My latest bandsaw is an old 20 year plus Minmax 450mm bandsaw with flat tires. With flat tires I do not follow Alex's video any more. I did with my old Ricon bandsaw. But the flat tires don't seem to work that way. I could be wrong but I have not tried to center the teeth on the wheel and my bandsaw seems to work well. Besides if I go to a large blade there does not seem to be room for the blade to be setup Alex's way.
Whenever I have a flat tire it's always on the bottom. Can't figure it out.[/QUOTe
Come to think of it, I have found that to be true for me to, there must be some simple explanation for it, maybe domebody on the forum knows the answer.
Another thing that I have noticed about flat times, they always occure at inconvient times, at least that's my experience.
Jerry
Hi Jerry, let me apologize for my attempt at being funny. I met nothing negative at all. Probably the number one thing my wife says about me is. “You’re not as funny as you think you are”. I am a very green newcomer to this hobby, and haven’t even learned what I don’t now yet. I have learned A LOT, from the members here, and appreciate their willingness to share their knowledge. I hope you continue to be active here. ArtieArtie,
You must keep in mind that I am old man, pretty much confined to bed and do not have of a life anymore. My only social outlet is this forum and I dhave nothing to do but read what is posted on the forum and think up things that will get some attention from folks like you. I do watch a lot of youtube videos. My vision is getting to the point that I am having trouble seeing well enough to read the posts and to post back, so with that said, just cut this of guy some slack and avoid any posts that you see my name attached to.
I do understand that your post is not one that is meant to be negative, but more in the light of having fun, or so it am lead to believe.
Jerry
Thank your Artie,Hi Jerry, let me apologize for my attempt at being funny. I met nothing negative at all. Probably the number one thing my wife says about me is. “You’re not as funny as you think you are”. I am a very green newcomer to this hobby, and haven’t even learned what I don’t now yet. I have learned A LOT, from the members here, and appreciate their willingness to share their knowledge. I hope you continue to be active here. Artie