[TheForge] Horizontal Band saw

[Washington, Aubrey O.]

Ron,
 
I had the blade as tight as I could get it by hand.  I'll check the roller position, but I think that is okay.  I only wish the upper guides would come down lower when used in the vertical position, to provide more support for the blade.
 
Run-out and tracking sound all technical and stuff.  But, I'll check the manual and see what I can figure out.  The blade stays on the wheel just fine when there is no load on it.
 
As far as seeking perfection goes, that's why I'm a blacksmith not a machinist.  I just can't figure out how to forge my bandsaw into shape.
 
Thanks for the suggestions.
 
Aubrey

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From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Ron Childers
Sent: Wed 2/21/2007 3:42 PM
To: 'Sponsored by ABANA'
Subject: RE: [TheForge] Horizontal Band saw



Aubrey, did you have the blade real tight? Also, read the manual on
adjusting run-out & tracking. Also, the pressure feed (speed). Set the
rollers in their proper position and check with a square for a straight cut.
On 3/8" sq, just feed it by hand. Only takes about 10 min to cut out a small
cross like that with a good blade. It may help to turn the work over every
half inch or so to keep a straight cut on both sides. Make sure that dinky
table is somewhat square or make one of 1/4" plate. If not perfect, don't
pitch a conniption fit; ur a blacksmith and ur gonna forge it anyway.

Ron C