No matter what I do,the blade always goes right.This is not a joke,I ,pushing the wood into the blade,after alittle ways,turns right.I keep adjusting the tension to no avail. thanks
2007-02-28 15:18:28 · 11 answers · asked by m_bennoch 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As a woodworking production manager, I have often had to troubleshoot equipment, and processes.
For a bandsaw, here are the things that will affect its ability to cut:
Blade Guides need to be adjusted properly, to minimize movement of the blade. The Guide assembly needs to be as close to the work surface as possible.
The blade itself - needs to be sharp, have the correct number of teeth per inch, the correct hook and angle on the teeth, and the proper width. Wider blades will flex less than narrower blades.
Fence, or fixture - depending on what you are doing, you may want a straight edge fence, or you may want a fixture (i.e cutting arcs, waves, or circles). The fence or fixture must be secured firmly to the saw table. The surface should be smooth, and allow even movement of the workpiece.
Feed Speed - feeding a piece too fast into a blade will cause the blade to twist, bind, and even break. For repeat feeding of the same size stock, you can place a stock feeder on the machine, which can also hold the work against the table and fence, both, before and after the blade.
So... with all that in mind... the first few questions I would ask about what you are doing, is ... What are you trying to cut? What size blade and number of teeth are you using? Is the blade made for the type of material you are trying to cut? (you need different hook and angles of the teeth, for plywood vs oak, for example, for smooth cutting of each) Are you using a fence? and Have you adjusted the guides properly?
2007-02-28 16:33:48 · answer #1 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with the wrangler...I would add one thing ...If the guides are not set properly, no straight-edge is going to prevent the blade from travelling to the right....A good rule of thumb is to set the guides about the width of a dollar bill. Any flex in the blade will cause the blade to drift. Also, set the tension correctly. I usually set the tension one step higher than the tension gauge calls for. For example; I set the tension for a 1/2 inch blade at 3/4. And, you're not going to be very sucessful in cutting a one inch oak board with a 1/4 inch blade. The blade will actually seek out the softess spot in the board and drift.
I bought a book on band saws to help me with my frustrations. Even after 10 years, I still refer to the book for help. It's worth it!
good luck
2007-03-01 00:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you find that the original plastic guide that came with the saw are worn out and replace them with carbide or hardened steel guides. or if the back guide was set for a wider blade than you presently have in you will most likely find that the teeth have been dulled on the one side of the set from running into a part of the saw or guide from being out of adjustment. If the teeth on one side are dull and the other are sharp no matter how you set it or how skewed you set a fence you will not get it to saw straight it will always cut toward the sharp side.
2007-03-01 03:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by oreos40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming the blade is adjusted properly, all you need to do is clamp a straight edge to the table of your saw and straight lines should not be a problem once the blade and the fence(guide) are parallel.
2007-02-28 15:36:10 · answer #4 · answered by perplexed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of things to check for alignment, the blade guides, the crown on the wheels, the alignment of the wheels, and if all this is correct and the wear is not uneven on any of them, then add a fence and increase the blade to a one inch blade. Band-saws need to be tuned periodically and worn parts replaced when necessary.
2007-02-28 15:30:47 · answer #5 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a guide,or a "fence" to push along the side of
Attach a peice of wood with clamps on the base,also ..dont force the wood ,let the blade do the work
2007-02-28 15:24:56 · answer #6 · answered by 4 strings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you are using a fence; be sure to lower the blade guide down as close to the wood as possible. Be sure to cut the wood slowly, this keeps the blade from running off line.
2016-03-16 02:27:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a 1x2 and two C clamps, just clamp them to the table to make yourself a little fence. it would be a lot easier if you just buy one but this will work two. (table saws are a great investment)
2007-02-28 15:29:03 · answer #8 · answered by cronos51101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pushing too hard , or blade is bent or not on the rollars right
2007-02-28 15:25:02 · answer #9 · answered by wildrice64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not visit the website of the manufacturer? they may have a troubleshooting FAQ page.....
2007-02-28 15:28:22 · answer #10 · answered by edna b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋