Bandsaw blades

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

If the blade slips off, it's either out of alignment or loose. It's usual for metal cutting bandsaws to have plain steel wheels. If the alignment is off, the blade would slip off rubber just as easily.

A forum member directed me to "Blade Tracking and Adjustment for 4×6 Metal Cutting Bandsaws By John Pitkin." which not only explains adjustment, but also tells you which way yo tilt the wheels!

Just google for what I put in quotes and you will find a link to the pdf. It will save many tears.

Neil

[colin hawesParticipant @colinhawes85982]

Neil, thank you for pointing me in the right direction; that is a lot of interesting detailed info. I am now surprised that my saw has worked at all after reading those instructions! Cheers, Colin

[Ray LyonsParticipant @raylyons29267]

Neil, had a look at that link and now think my saw is due for a tune up. Bought the saw in 1985 and at the time, also bought a 100ft coil of Sarrett blade (cost about ?35). This is about 18 blades worth when made up and I make the join using silver solder with a fine propane torch. I made a little jig which holds the scarfed ends together and the solder is about the size of 20amp fuse wire. Three little pieces is usually enough for a good joint. Admittly, I don’t use the saw every day but checking today, I guess there is enough left for about 4 more blades. Not bad for almost 30 years of sawing. The description on the label says 1/2″ x14 tpi hard points with tempered back. Don’t know how ths compares with bi-metal blades but I think this blade gives excellent service.

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Hi Ray,

I think Starrett owe you some sort of award

Neil

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