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This is an updated version of my band saw material including my test of aftermarket
tension gauges which are not needed.

I am working on updating more of the material and offering it in an...

I have been using the Domino for a week or so and am still getting to know it. Brad has some interesting points that are worthwhile. My first test was making an Arts and Crafts chair.

It is an...

Dan,

I'm glad that you are enjoying the band saw book. I'm certainly open to any sugggestions. That is quite and extensive review of the saw and is much more thorough than most magazine reviews....

This is a good discussion and I will not be taking sides because I have had business and professional dealings with all of the names involved.

I did the original US manuals for Laguna and Agazzani...

THIS IS WELL WRITTEN AND TO THE POINT. The shaper is not just a larger router. If one is going to get serious especailly about production, ie, doors chairs, etc. a shaper is a better choice. I was...

I think that Al Willits makes a very good point. The proof is in the using and this thread has given the SMC group a chance to share their experience and concerns. The statement..."the proof is in...

Gary,

Looking back this thread was not about "tightening the blade", it was about trying to get a feeling for how many people had accidently damaged their band saws by overtensioning. I thought...

I have experimented with the flutter method and noticed that there are many variables. It works fine for some people and that is "great". I recently helped a friend tune up a Jet saw that he go at...

On most saws (but not all) the setting for the 1/2" blade usually correlates with the spring (that the manufacturer chooses) being half way compressed. On most saws, especially with a sharp blade...

Also, as one poster mentioned, why does this topic receive so much debate. I've never had a problem with centering the blade, cranking the tension knob until its pretty tight, and cutting away. Am...

Answer from Mark:
Of course there are a lot of different methods and the latest is the Carter Electronic ETG.

Some people use that thest with good result and if it work for them that is great. I have tried it and have not had particularly good results. To quote one of my previous post:

“No field of...

Tension is only one ingredient like a soup. Think of the tension as one of 8 factors affecting band saw performance. I think that blade choice and
blade sharpness are more important that tension. ...

There are a lot of theoretical ways to tension the saw. As noted above the methods other that the gauge are questionable. I would use a new high quality blade and experiment. For starters I would ...

If it is warping after it it cut it is either tension in the wood
of moisture differential withing the piece.

To save wear and tear on the band saw blade I would try
to do as much removeal...

This is another one of these theoreticals. Since I am not musical
and don't know a musical note from a post-it-note it would not suit me.
All things are relative and for wires on a tower that...

When I talked Starrett and Lenox they said that the 15.000 psi rating for woodworking is an international standard by an industry group. Chuck Olson from Olson Saw doesn't use a psi number.
...

Bart Leetch also ask about this.

Although the owner's manuals often say that one can use a 3/4" blade it is not a good idea.

The 3/4" blades are usually .035" thick and that band is too thick...

I think that this is well put and a good explanation. The gauge on the saw is about as usable as the gas gauge in you car. It is accurate enough. If the blade is dulling or cutting thicker...

The sled design probably serves the purpose for testing the of the saws however it is not as useful for general work.

The problem is that it is not readily adjustable for blade lead.

There are...

That saw was sold by Trendlines and they are no longer in business. It is one of the generic Taiwanese saws. I'm glad to hear that you are happy with it. Most of these saws are very similar and...

:);):o:p Response to Keith O. and John B.

Since I write my post in Word before posting it into SMC I have a copy of what was “erased” by the moderator.

It is from the post -bandsaw tension...

For those of you following this post the MATERIAL IN BOLT PRINT wasw added this to the original post before the last paragraph.

THIS SECTION WAS EDITED OUT BECAUSE IT CONTAINED MATERIAL
FROM A...

Author's Dilemma: As an author is posting on SMC a waste of time ?

I HAVE LOOKED BACK THROUGH THE VARIOUS SMC BAND SAW POST AND I AM “HORRIFIED” BY THE POOR QUAILTY OF THE INFORMATION...

Bill,

I have not talked to you since I called you about SketchUp since we both had an article in the Feb 2007 issue of Woodworker's Journal.

It was interesting to see your post. Be careful...