Blade Tensioning, To tension the bandsaw blade | Woodstock M1113

M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw

Blade Tensioning

A properly tensioned blade is essential for making accu- rate cuts and is a prerequisite for making many bandsaw adjustments. The blade tension is adjusted by rotating the blade tension lever.

To tension the bandsaw blade:

1.Make sure you have performed the Test Run instruc- tions on the previous page and you are certain that the blade is tracking properly.

2.With the blade tension lever in the down (engaged) position, adjust the blade tension until the indicator on the blade tension scale (Figure 23) matches the size of blade installed on the bandsaw.

Note: Because each blade is different and all blades stretch, this scale is only an approximation. Always measure blades from the tip of the tooth to the back of the blade.

3.Turn the bandsaw ON.

4.Release the tension one quarter of a turn at a time. When the bandsaw blade starts to flutter, stop decreasing the tension.

5.Now, slowly increase the tension until the blade stops fluttering, then tighten the tension one more quarter of a turn.

6.Turn the bandsaw OFF and read the tension gauge. Use the reading as a guide when tensioning that blade in the future.

Note: Do not rely on this measurement for long periods of time because the blade will stretch with use, making the tension gauge slightly inaccurate.

Blade Tension

Lever

Blade Tension Scale

Figure 23. Blade tension scale.

NOTICE

To reduce blade stretching, remove the tension from the blade when not in use.

NOTICE

After blade tension and tracking are set correctly, properly adjust the upper/ lower support bearings and guide-block assemblies into position before operat- ing machine.

SETUP

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Woodstock M1113 owner manual Blade Tensioning, To tension the bandsaw blade

Contents

WOOD/METAL Bandsaw Page Contents Woodstock Technical Support Introduction Introduction Introduction Controls and Features Standard Safety Instructions Safety Always Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Bandsaws Electrical Electrical Specifications220V Operation Extension Cords Setup InventoryMain Components Figure Qty Cleaning Machine Machine Placement To lift and move the bandsaw with a forklift, do these steps Lifting & Moving Bolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop Floor To assemble the bandsaw, do these steps Assembly Installing fence onto rails Recommended CFM at each Dust Port Dust Collection To center track the blade Blade Tracking To test run the machine, do these steps Test Run To tension the bandsaw blade Blade Tensioning Adjustment To adjust the support bearings, do these stepsSupport Bearing To adjust the upper and lower blade guides, do these steps Blade Guide Adjustment Table Tilt Scale Calibration Table Stop Adjustment Fence Alignment Table Alignment Operations GeneralBasic Controls Choosing wood without embedded foreign objects embedded Workpiece Inspection Wood Workpiece Inspection Metal Cutting Overview Table TiltBasic Cutting Tips Guide Post Rip CuttingTo make a rip cut, do these steps Resawing CrosscuttingTo make a 90˚ crosscut, do these steps To resaw a workpiece, do these steps Cutting Curves Stacked CutsTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Blade Length Blade Characteristics Wood CuttingBlade Width Tooth Style Blade Care Tooth PitchBlade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage are To select the correct blade TPI, do these steps Blade Selection Metal Cutting To replace the blade, do these steps Blade Changes To calibrate the scale, do these steps Fence Scale Calibration Accessories Model D3096 Shop Fox FeatherboardModel D3122 Shop Fox Push Stick Cleaning MaintenanceSchedule Table & Base Accessing V-Belts ServiceServicing V-Belts Checking V-Belts Follow all previous instructions for Accessing V- Belts Tensioning/Replacing V-BeltsStep Shimming Table Blade LeadTo shim the table, do these steps To skew your fence, do these steps Wheel Alignment Verifying Upper/Lower Wheels are CoplanarShimming Upper Wheel To adjust the lower wheel, do these steps Adjusting Lower Wheel Motor junction box wiring Electrical Component Wiring Wiring Diagram Motor & Electrical Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Cutting Operations Wood/Metal Bandsaw PART# Description Bandsaw Body Parts List Table & Guides Breakdown Table & Guides Parts List Fence Breakdown Label Placement M1113 18 Wood/Metal Bandsaw Comments Warranty Registration BOX BELLINGHAM, WA