Thread: General bandsaw, adjustable 5" to 12" depth of cut

Why .
Do you have to change the blade for a different size every time you adjust the cutting depth? I'm assuming from the picture that the top wheel moves up and down.

I adjust my depth of cut by cutting a bigger or smaller piece of timber.

Hint: it has a Laser Line Marker.

The web page says it has 15" wheels and accommodates blades of 93 1⁄2” TO 106” (2375 TO 2692 mm) length. IMHO 'tis much easier to simply start with a big capacity BS and lower the upper blade guides for smaller cuts than to replace/retension the blade. Hmmm... I wonder if you tension the blade on it by simply increasing the depth of cut?

I also have my doubts about the rigidity of the "frame" during deep cuts. Mine's solid cast and it still flexes enough to cause me minor problems.

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

IMHO 'tis much easier to simply start with a big capacity BS and lower the upper blade guides for smaller cuts than to replace/retension the blade.

Either I'm missing something crucial here or there's no point to the design.

Jerry

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

Hint: it has a Laser Line Marker.

Seems to be catering to the target market. In other words, totally pointless. How in the world did this escape the drafting room? Or worse yet, the manufacturing floor?

Joe