BAND SAW QUESTION

[Del the cat]

Like Osage Outlaw says, make sure you've tuned up the bandsaw, there are loads of videos and stuff on Youtube showing how to do it.
I bought an AS (alternate set) blade it makes a wider cut and is great for ripping through green timber.
I find my bandsaw needs plenty of attention to keep it running sweet and a good blade is vital
Del

[hook]

wow! tons of input, thanks everybody, my manual wasn't real specific about tuning. I have the guides set very close...a couple of .001's and both upper and lower rollers are rolling. I cranked the tension up to almost max when I started having problems, besides that I don't know what else to do except watch some "youtube" at least I learned enough to stay outside the lines when cutting and my board is not to floor tiller stage yet, hopefully when i get all those washboards smoothed out it will be close.

[jonathan creason]

Get yourself a copy of The Bandsaw Book by Lonnie Bird.  It gives great instructions on properly tuning a saw to get the most out of it.

[Gary Mac]

Hi Hook

I just happened to have a pdf copy of that book as a backup to the original one I own.

I accidentaly dropped you a link to the said item in your message box . . . oops! Check your pm's

If anyone else wants a copy, send me a pm quick before I remove
Gaz

[Canoe]

Howdy guys,

Yup, what Osage Outlaw said.   The table top bandsaw I have was given to me from my brother who couldn't get the thing to cut worth a hoot. 

I bought The Bandsaw Book and I got the thing running really well.  From the book, I think it has a lot to do with getting the upper and lower pulleys lined up while the tension is on.  And, then you have to set up the guides.

Good luck,
Canoe