Anybody can tell me how to use a small 14in band saw , I had mine for 3 years and I cannot follow a line with it so I use my jig saw and the band saw is sitting in the corner
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Anybody can tell me how to use a small 14in band saw , I had mine for 3 years and I cannot follow a line with it so I use my jig saw and the band saw is sitting in the corner
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7 comments so far
GaryK
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posted 579 days ago
Sounds like you need a new blade. If one side gets dull it won’t cut straight.
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Betsy
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posted 579 days ago
A new blade and tensioned properly. If you bought it used, it may need turned up. If you have the manual it will tell you how to do the tune up. I just replaced the tires and tension spring on my band saw and it’s made a world of difference in the cuts.
If you have an on-line subscription to finewoodworking they have several videos on band saw use and tune up. Also the Wood Whisperer has a good video on tune ups.
Good luck.
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teenagewoodworker
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posted 579 days ago
I’d say new blade. I just borrowed a bandsaw and the guy said that it wasn’t very good and couldn’t cut straight. Turns out it was the factory installed blade that he had been using for quite some time. I’d say buy a new blade.
GMman
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posted 579 days ago
I have change blades and tried 3 different size and it still does the same thing it maybe the tension I dont really know how tight it should be…..By the way thanks to all comments
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Scott Bryan
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posted 579 days ago
Hi GMman,
Another resource to look at is http://thewoodwhisperer.com/ episode #13. Marc presents a video on bandsaw tune-up.
Hope this helps.
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GMman
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posted 579 days ago
Thanks Scott I think you may have solved my problem my distance between my blade and bearings is too much and the blade too slack , this is the place to be lots of good people here ready to help again thank you .
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Woodhacker
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posted 572 days ago
If you still encounter problems after changing blades, tires, and having the guides properly adjusted for the blade you’re using, you might check that both the upper and lower wheels are on the same geometric plane. My 12 inch craftsman that was fairly new was cutting everything to the right. I happened to speak with someone from Delta giving a bandsaw “tuneup” session at one of “The Woodworking Shows” in KC…he suggested this to me. Using a long straightedge placed vertically against the top and bottom edges of both wheels simultaneously showed that the top wheel was actually 1/8 inch “behind” the bottom. Placing a washer of the right thickness on the bearing spindle behind the top wheel solved the problem.
-- Martin, Kansas