Daniel Alcini
11-22-2023, 10:36 PM
Hi folks,
I'm new to band saws and recently purchased a Laguna 14BX. I received my first two blades from bandsawbladesdirect this week:
Lenox Diemaster 2 Bi-Metal 1/2" x .025" 4TPI
Lenox Flex Back Carbon 1/4" x .025" 6TPI
I installed the 1/2" Diemaster first and have a concern: With the quick-release handle engaged, the 1/2" blade seems to already be at full tension even with the spring tension backed all the way down to the stop. In the "loosest" state, the blade exhibits less than 1/8" deflection when pushing on it just above the exit from the top cabinet as shown in the Laguna instruction videos. The tension gauge (which I know is only a rough estimate) is off the bottom of the scale as the spring is all the way down. (see pic) Is this normal? Is it possible that the blade is slightly shorter than the 115" inches I ordered?
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I installed the 1/4" Flex Back and it required enough spring tension to bring the needle up to the proper spot - so that one seems fine. Has anyone else experienced this? I would imagine that it's fine to run the 1/2" with the spring all the way down as long as I can be confident that the blade is at proper tension, but I thought I should check with others first.
Many thanks for your input and Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm new to band saws and recently purchased a Laguna 14BX. I received my first two blades from bandsawbladesdirect this week:
Lenox Diemaster 2 Bi-Metal 1/2" x .025" 4TPI
Lenox Flex Back Carbon 1/4" x .025" 6TPI
I installed the 1/2" Diemaster first and have a concern: With the quick-release handle engaged, the 1/2" blade seems to already be at full tension even with the spring tension backed all the way down to the stop. In the "loosest" state, the blade exhibits less than 1/8" deflection when pushing on it just above the exit from the top cabinet as shown in the Laguna instruction videos. The tension gauge (which I know is only a rough estimate) is off the bottom of the scale as the spring is all the way down. (see pic) Is this normal? Is it possible that the blade is slightly shorter than the 115" inches I ordered?
511003 511004
I installed the 1/4" Flex Back and it required enough spring tension to bring the needle up to the proper spot - so that one seems fine. Has anyone else experienced this? I would imagine that it's fine to run the 1/2" with the spring all the way down as long as I can be confident that the blade is at proper tension, but I thought I should check with others first.
Many thanks for your input and Happy Thanksgiving!