Shopsmith bandsaw blade tension. Tuning your shopsmith bandsaw for optimal performance. Learn how to tension your bandsaw blade correctly for accurate cuts and improved results. Fyi the shopsmith bandsaw is one of the best band saws on the market. Next to the table saw the band saw is one of the most important machines in most woodshops.
D ont get so excited with ebay prices that you pay more than the price of a new tool. The tracking of the blade can throw people off. A roller note bearing to the right of the blade tension indi view the tensioning screw through the window. My goal here is to help those that are having the same problem understanding how the.
You can use it to saw straight or curved parts create joinery cut turning blanks from green logs resaw planks into book matched parts and veneers and much more. Lubricate the trunions blade tension screw blade guide post and blade guide adjusting screws. The shopsmith bandsaw is one of the most frequently used tools in many shops. Easy blade tension adjustments its as simple as matching the indicator on the tension gauge with the blade width youre using and you dont even have to remove the cover.
A full range of hard working accessories when you need accessories to help you perform specialized operations with your shopsmith bandsaw weve got them. The shopsmith bandsaw is different than most other bandsaws. The shopsmith bandsaw accepts a full range of blade sizes from 116 inch for fine intricate scroll work optional cool blocks recommended to 58 inch wide for resawing and cutting straight lines or gradual curves in thick stock. Was it stored with a blade installed and under tension which will flatten the tires on about 13 of their diameter causing the blade to increase and decrease in tension and wobble.
How to set your band saw blade tension blade tracking and guide blocks. If the blade does not run towards the back of the wheels and against the auto track bearings consult your owners manual or contact shopsmith customer service for instructions on how to adjust the tilt of the. Page 12 to check the blade tension scales alignment perform the unlike many other bandsaws blade tracking following steps. The current msrp of the shopsmith bandsaw is 59999.
Shs1 all models of shopsmith brand band saws. Coat the work table surface.