Need some help with my band saw

By “turning”, I guess you mean slipping on the tires?

If so, sounds like you need new tires…. Hartville Tool had Urethane tires…

http://www.hartvilletool.com/category/505?affiliate_id=411

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Do you mean “turning” by following the direction of the wood as you try to cut a curve? Have you checked that the blade guides are properly adjusted next to the blade, top and bottom?

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magicman, do a search on the LJ site. This topic has been covered before.

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Thanks

-- Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didin't do then by the ones you did. - Mark Twain

The problem is with the upper and lower blade guides. They are either (1) lousy guides and not very adjustable or (2) they just need to be adjusted. There are usually two types of guides – ball bearing and solid. both need to be adjusted to the point where they barely touch the blade with no pressure. Too much pressure will work harden the blade over time and cause it to break. The side guides should be just a tad behind the tooth area on the blade. Solid guides are usually made from brass or sintered bronze and should be flat at the point of blade contact, not chewed up If they are chewed up, remove them and file them flat. Another problem may be the upper guide may be raised too far from the work. The upper guide should be positioned about 1/2 to 1 inch above the work.

Rufus

-- Always remember half of the people in this country are below average.

Dear Jocks
I am working on a project, so have not had much time to keep in touch. Thanks to Mark DeCou for “Without Stain or Blemish”: An Experience in Hand Building A Burial Casket. you inspired me to embark on a similar project. the first start to finish bit of woodbashing i have done in years.
all the best
robin

A burial casket ””good grief””!!! things can’t be that bad surely????? I sometimes make mistakes in my woodworking but there’s no need to get so down in the dumps poor lad you’ll be in my prayers tonight.Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

If you are using a craftsman band saw blade , throw it away and get a good brand name blade, i had the same problem until i changed to a different brand. the sears blades are thinner than others. they brake real easy also.

-- jerryw-wva.

You might check out Blake’s post, The best bandsaw advice ever.

Lots of good stuff in there…

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