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Re: Band Saw Problems
Reply #15 - 05/05/12 at 06:07:51

Thanks for the correction Ed
The 1/2" blade seems right blade for resawing the block..

Will recheck the tension setting Ken..The elektra beckum 315
has no tension setting marks..I was playing with the idea that the bow
had something to do with the tension..

Will post more when or if the lower guide bracket is sorted.
Again thanks for all your help....
I have found there is nothing worse than buying second hand tools.
This is the second time have had my fingers burned....lol

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Re: Band Saw Problems
Reply #16 - 05/05/12 at 06:18:00

If you know how to adjust the equipment, second hand can be a good deal. Sometimes people set them up improperly and dump them thinking they are bad tools. Often a little tweak here and a tweak there, and you're off with something that is near new.

Once you get this saw sorted out, you should be able to repeat it another time, should you come across another.

I'll only buy second hand if I can check the item first. I've been burned both with new and used from on line sources. I'm also one of those that likes to look the seller in the eye, check the horse's teeth, and know what I'm getting before we shake hands.

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Ed Weber WR Supporter Offline Posts: 1240 Gender:	Re: Band Saw Problems Reply #17 - 05/05/12 at 07:00:59 Good luck Xander, looks like you are well on your way to a fine tuned saw.
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Ron Sardo WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Chief cook and bottle washer Posts: 7783	Re: Band Saw Problems Reply #18 - 05/05/12 at 07:09:24 xander findway wrote on 05/05/12 at 06:07:51: Will recheck the tension setting Ken..The elektra beckum 315 has no tension setting marks..I was playing with the idea that the bow had something to do with the tension I ignore the tension settings on my bandsaw, instead I "pluck" the band until I hear a nice C note.
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Rev. Doug Miller WR Patron Offline Working flat so I can support my addiction. Posts: 9602 Gender:	Re: Band Saw Problems Reply #19 - 05/05/12 at 11:34:46 Ron makes a good point. The band should make a pleasent tone. If you don't know what a "c" is or if you are tone deaf, you may want to get some one to help you with this. Point is, the sound is more reliable than the silly little marks on the saw.
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Ken Vaughan WR Moderator Offline Still learning Posts: 2167 Gender:	Re: Band Saw Problems Reply #20 - 05/05/12 at 11:54:15 I am not good a hitting notes -- I look for about 1-2 mm deflection laterally with the blade pushing against the side (not under power of course). (imperial 1/16 to 3/32nd or so) That should not result in a high note.
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Re: Band Saw Problems
Reply #21 - 05/05/12 at 12:13:32

It looks like I am getting into this discussion late. All of the threads are good advice. I think the saw was set up incorrectly as previously suggested. I have studied bandsaws for years and read everything I could get my hands on to cure blade drift. There are two schools of thought, first all blades will have a natural drift and you set your fence for it. I do not follow that school. Blade technology and manufacturing practices should yeild good blades capable of cutting a straight line. The second school is incorrect saw set up. One of the best tutorials I have read was from a very old Highland Woodworking article. In it they described checking your bandsaw for wheel parallelism. The wheels of your saw need to be working in the same plane. On the better saws you can adjust the cant of each wheel so that they are parallel to each other. To check it you may can remove the table and simply use a straight edge to align the four points. Otherwise a c-shaped plywood jig would span the table if you leave it on the saw. Lastly, check the tires on your saw for irregular wear, it may be as simple as replacing the tires. Good luck

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Ron Sardo WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Chief cook and bottle washer Posts: 7783	Re: Band Saw Problems Reply #22 - 05/05/12 at 13:29:55 Ken Vaughan wrote on 05/05/12 at 11:54:15: I am not good a hitting notes ~snip~ That should not result in a high note. A C note sounds like this . . . hmmmmm and middle C sounds like . . . HMMMMM You could always refer back to this post when you are tightening your blade.
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JimQuarles WR Administrator WR Patron Online WR Rocks, BIG Time! Posts: 10824 Gender:	Re: Band Saw Problems Reply #23 - 05/05/12 at 13:34:33 I thought a C note sounded like crinkle crinkle.
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Ron Sardo WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Chief cook and bottle washer Posts: 7783	Re: Band Saw Problems Reply #24 - 05/05/12 at 15:10:49 Not when you fold it in half
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John Lawson WR Supporter Offline Wombats rule! Posts: 1425 Gender:	Re: Band Saw Problems Reply #25 - 05/05/12 at 17:33:26 The steak dinner I buy with the C note makes me go : "MMMMMM..."
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Mike Baber WR Addict WR Supporter Offline When all else fails, ask someone who knows! Posts: 5952 Gender:	Re: Band Saw Problems Reply #26 - 05/05/12 at 20:05:20 John Lawson wrote on 05/05/12 at 17:33:26: The steak dinner I buy with the C note makes me go : "MMMMMM..." Good one... I like this one better!
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Vaughn McMillan WR Addict Offline Does this nose make me look fat? Posts: 3794 Gender:	Re: Band Saw Problems Reply #27 - 05/07/12 at 12:50:34 Ron Sardo wrote on 05/05/12 at 07:09:24: I ignore the tension settings on my bandsaw, instead I "pluck" the band until I hear a nice C note. The actual pitch will vary depending on the saw and blade size. But you knew that.
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Rev. Doug Miller WR Patron Offline Working flat so I can support my addiction. Posts: 9602 Gender:	Re: Band Saw Problems Reply #28 - 05/07/12 at 19:04:23 Yep! I just tighten it until it makes a pleasent tone and not a buzz.
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Cliff De Witt WR Devotee Offline Posts: 752 Gender:	Re: Band Saw Problems Reply #29 - 05/08/12 at 06:59:53 We could harp on this for a long time.
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