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I don't see a link posted by Timber too.

Re: bandsaw suggestions needed

I don't see a link posted by Timber too.

how will you see it, I forgot to post it eh :branch:eto na... "forgot my meds"

Re: bandsaw suggestions needed

What bandsaw blades do people here use often? I've read about guides in selecting bandsaw blades but di not have any experience.

For example, if (and it's a big IF) I had a bandsaw, would it be a good idea to have a resaw blade (1/2", 3TPI) and one for the curves at 1/4" 10+TPI?

Just thought if I were to get a bandsaw, I should have the blades already. I'd probably be using a bandsaw to slice wood and also do some curve cutting (e.g. wood porthole frames, gaff jaws)

Re: bandsaw suggestions needed

What bandsaw blades do people here use often? I've read about guides in selecting bandsaw blades but di not have any experience.

For example, if (and it's a big IF) I had a bandsaw, would it be a good idea to have a resaw blade (1/2", 3TPI) and one for the curves at 1/4" 10+TPI?

Just thought if I were to get a bandsaw, I should have the blades already. I'd probably be using a bandsaw to slice wood and also do some curve cutting (e.g. wood porthole frames, gaff jaws)

3 or 4 tpi for resaw with a width of 1/2" to 3/4" is fine Ding, for curve cutting 1/4" with 10tpi is ok too. sakto na yan sa Grizzly :banana1::banana1::banana1:

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Help!

Been trying to get some productive use of my Rikon bandsaw but the dang blade seems to have a mind of its own. Mine seems to have an extreme blade drift that the angle of feed is about 20degrees already. Tried aligning the wheels but only marginal improvement.

What's worse, on a long run, my cuts curve. Seems like the blade twists at some point. Been doing test cuts only as I'm afraid I'll ruin some good lumber when I resaw.

Using the stock blade for now. I have two other, much better blades, Resaw King and a thin one for curves. But I thought I should make the stock blade work first and practice feeding before I switch.

Any advice? Is there some technique I'm missing here?
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Makapag-miron sandali.

Ding, have you tried adjusting the blade tension? Maybe its too loose.

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I have. Even went to the next size's tension. Also checked the wheels' coplanarity.

But I tried to retrace my steps and think I know the culprit. I had actually done some succesful straight cuts before, then went for an Agoo log. The log snagged a few times and the blade started going astray. I think I may have hit a burl or some hard part in the log that may have caused the blade to deform.

Will change the blade when I get home later and see if there's any improvement.

Thanks.
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I have. Even went to the next size's tension. Also checked the wheels' coplanarity.

But I tried to retrace my steps and think I know the culprit. I had actually done some succesful straight cuts before, then went for an Agoo log. The log snagged a few times and the blade started going astray. I think I may have hit a burl or some hard part in the log that may have caused the blade to deform.

Will change the blade when I get home later and see if there's any improvement.

Thanks.
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Looks like a good move to me. At least the new blades can rule out blade problem in the trouble shooting equation.

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first thing to do Ding... throw the stock blade away and never use it again. Install the new blade you have and be happy.

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when i saw timber feeding effortlessly a piece of 2x into his rikon armed with the woodslicer blade, i said to myself, i am going to save for this nice piece of woodworking machine...

sad to say i havent saved a bit yet...but i hope in due time..

hehe

V

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That did it! Thanks, Timber.

I just replaced the blade and I was cutting thick slabs like slicing butter on a hot day.

Sweet!
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was the butter hot too?

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He-he.

This band saw really rocks. Even woke up at 4 this morning just to do some more cutting. Buti na lang, it's a lot quieter than my table saw. I was cutting away before dawn while everyone's still asleep!

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Happily band sawing for several days now when, this afternoon, Wham!

Something happened. Big kaboom and my wood is split, blade twisted and jammed. Immediately after unplugging, I counted my fingers. All there. No blood anywhere. Ok. Time to investigate.

Apparently, the lower blade guide assembly came loose, causing the plastic guard to stray into the blade's path. Blade's useless. One bearing scratched but still ok. Plastic blade guard is torn. Nothing else seems broken. But I'll have to inspect closely tomorrow in bright light. Will also need to check all alignment. Already got in touch with Rikon for replacement parts.

Luckily, my brother from the US is visiting me in 2 weeks so he can courier some parts for me.

I think the lower blade roller/guard assembly has been loose since delivery since I never touched it. Continuous use progressively got it loose. Lesson? Tighten everything. Even the components that came pre-assembled should be checked. The clearances among moving parts in a bandsaw are so small that room for error is tiny.
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that is correct, I always check every adjustment is in order... even when I am excited to run my tools. I did have problems with the lower bearing block too.