I do what nick does as far as guide adjustment. For the tension adjustment, isn't there a quick release on this saw? That would preclude ever having to wind the adjustment out far enough to remove it. I second a call to Rikon for clarification.
I do what nick does as far as guide adjustment. For the tension adjustment, isn't there a quick release on this saw? That would preclude ever having to wind the adjustment out far enough to remove it. I second a call to Rikon for clarification.
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I'll call Monday if I have any further problems. I think perhaps my blade might be just a bit on the long side, which puts me toward the edge of the saws adjustment range before the adjuster threads all the way out. Pure speculation though. I haven't measured and it could just be me no doubt.
Update: I installed my Woodslicer 1/2" resaw blade. Immediately realized how bad the factory equipped blade is. It's a different saw now. I don't have to jack with adjustments in search of a decent cut. Runs quite and makes smooth, consistent thickness veneer cuts. My Timberwolf blades haven't arrived yet. I think I will be happier with the saw once I have all of my new blade selection in hand. I am surprised an $800 bandsaw came with such a low end blade. I tried to cut pine, oak and plywood and it was rough. Even my Craftman/Orion gear came factory equipped with Lietz blades. I've received some PMs, so I know I'm not the only one that wonders why.
Only issue I can see at the moment, is that I can't get the blade to ride centered on both wheels. Don't know if that's a big deal or not, since it cuts fine. Making progress in any case.
Last edited by Dewayne Reding; 09-02-2007 at 7:54 AM.
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Get ready for those TW blades to be real long. I'm having to run a 3/16" PS Wood TW blade at past the 3/4" setting and it's still not as tight as I'd like. I could adjust the locknuts but since this is the last TW I'll buy I'll just not do that.Originally Posted by Dewayne Reding
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I don't understand that. Suffolk (TW) has always sent me the length that I ordered. Did you order the proper length and did you double check it to see if there may have been a mistake in filling the order?
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More than one person has said exactly what Ken states. The saleswoman from Suffolk said she was unaware of any problem. I informed her there was a thread or two here on the subject. She said she would tell the VP of Suffolk and he would promptly check into it.
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