Hi, there seem to be a few owners out there from looking at various threads, so I’m hoping I can get some help to get my bandsaw running nicely, and learn how to use it properly .it’s my first bandsaw. if anyone could look kindly on me please as a newbie to this.
I’ve bought a selection of blades from an excellent chap called Ian at Tuffsaw. I went with his recommendation for my projects, which are mainly big stuff. Garden projects mostly, pergola, benches, car port, sheds,
nothing too precision.
I’ve Spent yesterday removing the old blade, and getting the guides flattened on emery I stuck to the table. It’s just the right height too to get a good purchase on it. Ended up using a bolt through two to hold them in alignment.
I had to replace the lower ( short ) rear guide stop, via machine spares … only £48 gulp.
So my first question is, why can’t this be adjusted fore and aft kind of ? Does it just sit in the right place .. I imagined you’d be able to bring it closer or further away from the back edge of the blade ?
Next up, I notice there’s two positions for the belt and I’m wondering which is best for woodworking.
Any tips for blade fitting/alignment/tension , would be very welcome too.
Cheers.
David ( Gloucester)
I’ve bought a selection of blades from an excellent chap called Ian at Tuffsaw. I went with his recommendation for my projects, which are mainly big stuff. Garden projects mostly, pergola, benches, car port, sheds,
nothing too precision.
I’ve Spent yesterday removing the old blade, and getting the guides flattened on emery I stuck to the table. It’s just the right height too to get a good purchase on it. Ended up using a bolt through two to hold them in alignment.
I had to replace the lower ( short ) rear guide stop, via machine spares … only £48 gulp.
So my first question is, why can’t this be adjusted fore and aft kind of ? Does it just sit in the right place .. I imagined you’d be able to bring it closer or further away from the back edge of the blade ?
Next up, I notice there’s two positions for the belt and I’m wondering which is best for woodworking.
Any tips for blade fitting/alignment/tension , would be very welcome too.
Cheers.
David ( Gloucester)