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29th June 2013, 03:42 PM #1
Changing the blade
I brought a second hand durden bandsaw. I want to change the blade, but there do not seem to be any tensioning marks. I.e 1/2 1/4 3/4
so How do I know How to adjust the tension??
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I was taught that a properly tensioned blade should deflect about 10mm when pressed sideways with light-to-moderate force.
I know it's not a very precise method, but it works.
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2nd July 2013, 07:34 AM #3
Don't worry. They say that the tension scales on most band saws are inaccurate. There are other methods out there like one mentioned in this blog . We want accuracy, so why go for tension meter. This will cost you but it's the most accurate way to measure the tension. Other methods work well though.
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