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Can you post a couple more pics? I really need something like this as the tensioner on my old Grizzly is a POS. Thanks
 

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Here is my take on the issue:
 

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Both are cool. Well done
 

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Jumbo: You can't do that! NOW CUT IT OUT AND GET BACK TO WORK
 

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At last look I had like five braces. I gave one away to an LJ and this one. I cut the top part off just above the handle. This ended up working out better than I even dreamed.
 

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Great idea Jumbo, the ceiling in my basement shop is too low for a brace. That is why I modeled mine off of a hand crank style. Lower profile yet effective. I now remember to take the tension off the blade when it is not in use.
 

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I have a note on the door leaving my shop.
SHUT DOWN COMPRESSOR
TENSION THE BANDSAW.
It is the last thing I do everyday.
 

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Now I know where I can use the hand wheel from my vise build( V1)http://lumberjocks.com/projects/93461
Which I no longer use and this looks like something I should do .
Good Idea ,Thanks for the post .
 

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I did look into getting one of those. However, the satisfaction of making my own was worth the time and effort. It also helped me justify why I own all the tools that I have. :)
 

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I just made my own too. Don't you love making improvements to your tools that save you time and energy?

Too bad the bandsaw manufacturers don't take a hint.
 

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Great idea, both are fantastic. Techteacher, I'd love to see more pictures of yours. I so want to do something and I don't own a drill brace. I'm tired of breaking my knuckles.
 
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