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  1. 20th February 2007, 03:58 PM #1
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    Question Bandsaw Blade folding 5 coils

    Ok guys,

    It is common practice to coil your bandsaw blade to store it. The method I use is the same as the videos that are available see here for one

    But.

    The last order of Bandsaw Blades I got from Henry Brothers they had them coiled 5 times!!!
    So they packed up really small.

    I'm about to call them and ask, but though i'd give the fourm a shot first...
    Any one know how to get that extra twist?

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    Coil it as per usual to get 3 loops. Twiddle the loops 'til you have two tiny and one big one about 4:1, then repeat the folding process on the big 'un. It helps if you twist-tie the little loops first... and be careful, 'cos the tops of those two are effective knuckle scrapers in the 2nd fold!

    I tried it on one of my big blades (too long for my current BS... ) and it worked with a bit of hassle. Don't know that I'd want to try it on my normal blades though...
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    Thanks , yes I now spend even longer late at night trolling around the grounds!
    Skew, I'm going to try that in the morning.... sounds about right, now i'll be able to keep them in a draw out the way.

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    My bandsaw blade is 4.9m long and regularly coil five times for storage.
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