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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:43 pm ] |
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I was speculating that my bandsaw tension spring had died here recently (Delta 14"), and after some reinforcing backup from Todd Stock, I got a replacement Carter spring from Woodcraft. Has anyone had a problem with these springs being too short? The spring doesn't take up tension until the tension indicator is already up past the 1/8" mark. This doesn't mean that the spring isn't able to eventually tension the blade, but it sure is out of calibration with the tension marks on the machine.  |
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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Sat Dec 02, 2006 1:47 pm ] |
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Todd - Thanks for that clue, that makes sense. JK |
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| Author: | nathan c [ Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:51 am ] |
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Jim, I was recently looking for guide bearings for my Rockwell 10". There is a website that is usually called "Servicenet" by woodworkers (link) that has parts for the most popular tool brands. I posted my question about servicenet to a woodworking forum here and got some good responses about servicenet. I plan on ordering soon. Oh and BTW they have manuals as well. |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Sun Dec 03, 2006 5:05 am ] |
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Todd...I have some questions about a used 14" Delta (with riser block) that I bought some months ago. The tension indicator (red mark) is not visible and I've been tensioning by feel... once the blade produces a ringing tone when snapped, I stop tightening. I know that this could be problematic and wanted to get some advice. Where "should" the red mark be located? Right now, the 1/8" mark aligns about midway along height of the nut at the bottom of the yellow spring. This is with a 1/2" wide x .023" kerf blade. I'd be surprised if I stumbled at the proper tension but wanted to get your expert opinions and guidance. TIA. |
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| Author: | alambert [ Mon Dec 04, 2006 3:48 am ] |
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Newbie question. What exactly does "resaw" mean? What about barrelling? |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:04 am ] |
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Thanks, Todd. Great info! Just what I needed. |
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| Author: | BBailey [ Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:19 am ] |
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Todd Any experience or opinions on the larger Grizzly bandsaws in the 18 or 20 inch range. I'm looking to replace my worn out 14" import with something a little more heavy duty to do some resaw work. Thanks Bob |
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| Author: | alambert [ Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:16 am ] |
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[QUOTE=ToddStock] Good questions... Resawing is just that - taking a relatively thick board and cutting it into thinner slices. Imagine the wood is 36" long, 8" wide, and 3/4" thick. With careful sawing, we can get four pieces that are still 36" x 8", but now each piece is only .130-.140 or so thick... perfect to use for backs and sides after a bit of sanding or planing. In the pic below, each larger piece of stock is cut into these thinner pieces - a board that started out 12' long x 10" wide x 5/4 thick wound up yielding 12 side sets and 9 back sets - about $15/set for some lightly figured bubinga from a local Woodraft. Barrelling occurs when resawing with a blade that is not properly tracked or tensioned...the blade describes a curved path down through the wood that can look a bit like the shape of a barrel. Not good - wastes wood and is tough on the blade as well...tension and proper tracking takes care of the issue. [/QUOTE] Thank you. |
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