So today I was fitting a new 1/4 bandsaw blade. Placed the gullet central on the tyre, spun a few turns and the blade is in the front edge. Try again same result. So backed off all the guides. Tried again same thing. Tried several times more hoping for a different result. So I went and had a cuppa tried again same thing. So I completely untensioned the bandsaw and started from scratch. Perfect. All I can assume was there was too much tension which was pulling the blade down the tyre.
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Bandsaw Problem
- Thread starter PAC1
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Biotec
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- Location
- Ocala Florida USA
- Name
- Joe
- LOCATION
- Ocala FL USA North Central Florida
Good day.
You did not say what type of band saw or size but since you resolve the problem hope it stays that way.
for others,
Tires can sometimes be a bit aggravating when switching from a wide blade like a, 3//4", 1/2", 3/8" 1/4" jump in from one a large size down to a small size The tires have a small amount of memory in them.
Also have learned the hard way not to leave the band saw Under tension when going from one extreme temperature to another.
I've seen my work garage go from in the summer low 70s over to 110 degrees F.
You did not say what type of band saw or size but since you resolve the problem hope it stays that way.
for others,
Tires can sometimes be a bit aggravating when switching from a wide blade like a, 3//4", 1/2", 3/8" 1/4" jump in from one a large size down to a small size The tires have a small amount of memory in them.
Also have learned the hard way not to leave the band saw Under tension when going from one extreme temperature to another.
I've seen my work garage go from in the summer low 70s over to 110 degrees F.