Cary Swoveland
09-06-2007, 12:12 AM
Today, when cutting a small piece of phenolic on my band saw, the unexpected happened and I was left with the blade being slightly twisted. It's a rather pricey 1/2" Lenox carbide blade, so I'm hoping there's a way I can straighten it myself or send it out for repair.
I have a Minimax MM16 band saw. There is cavity in the table around the blade that is about 80mm x 90mm. Mimimax supplies a plastic part to fill this cavity. Its feet are adjustable, to allow one to keep the top flush with the table. Holes have been drilled in the part to facilitate dust collection, but they also compromise its strength. As I was moving the piece of phenolic (about 4" long) through the blade, the plastic part gave way, the blade jammed into the phenolic, sparks flew, and the blade jumped off the wheels. (I was amazed the blade didn't snap.)
I put the blade back on and ran it by hand. There is a short section where it is visibly twisted.
Suggestions?
Cary
I have a Minimax MM16 band saw. There is cavity in the table around the blade that is about 80mm x 90mm. Mimimax supplies a plastic part to fill this cavity. Its feet are adjustable, to allow one to keep the top flush with the table. Holes have been drilled in the part to facilitate dust collection, but they also compromise its strength. As I was moving the piece of phenolic (about 4" long) through the blade, the plastic part gave way, the blade jammed into the phenolic, sparks flew, and the blade jumped off the wheels. (I was amazed the blade didn't snap.)
I put the blade back on and ran it by hand. There is a short section where it is visibly twisted.
Suggestions?
Cary