When I was looking at band saws one of the things that the Powermatic listed as a pro is that when the blade is detensioned, the quick-tensioning handle is in line with the blade so you will see it before turning on the saw. This gave me the idea to implement something similar for my Rikon. Using a little cloth and a magnet I fashioned the following
View from the front when blade is detensioned 
and from the back
Alternative detensioned views
View when blade is tensioned
Thanks for looking
-- John H. [To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. ~Edison]
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HokieMojo
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#1 posted 1205 days ago
that’s smart!
Jei'son
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#2 posted 1205 days ago
thats a dang good idea
-- - Jei, Rockford IL - When in doubt, spray it with WD-40 and wrap it with duct tape. The details will attend to themselves.
dlmckirdy
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#3 posted 1204 days ago
Good idea. Shouldn’t the flag read “REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT”?
-- Doug, Bakersfield, CA - I measured twice, cut it twice, and it is still too short!
a1Jim
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#4 posted 1198 days ago
Pretty cool idea
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Viking
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#5 posted 1195 days ago
Hoakie;
This is a great idea. I have the same bandsaw and always de-tension the blade after use. I have almost started the BS with blade de-tensioned a couple of times now.
Thanks for the idea.
-- Rick Gustafson - Lost Creek Ranch - Colorado County, Texas
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