Burt Alcantara
10-10-2007, 7:06 PM
I've got a 14" Grizzly G0555. Every time I put on a new blade, usually a Timberwolf 1/2x3 AS, I use the flutter method for tensioning since I don't know any other method.
When the blade stops fluttering, I let the saw run for a few minutes. It will usually display a very small but brief flutter. I finish the procedure and begin to cut wood.
After a few rips of 6" wide green logs, the flutter becomes more apparent. I called Suffolk Machinery. They suggested adding a few more turns to the tensioner. I add the turns. Cut small flat boards, shave off the sides of a log and the flutter is back. Add more turns. Cut. Flutter. More turns. Same.
At this point I don't want to add more tension for fear of snapping the blade, especially while it's running.
I suppose I could live with the flutter but deflection begins to get very bad. On logs I can see at least 3/4" deflection. Something ain't right here.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Burt
When the blade stops fluttering, I let the saw run for a few minutes. It will usually display a very small but brief flutter. I finish the procedure and begin to cut wood.
After a few rips of 6" wide green logs, the flutter becomes more apparent. I called Suffolk Machinery. They suggested adding a few more turns to the tensioner. I add the turns. Cut small flat boards, shave off the sides of a log and the flutter is back. Add more turns. Cut. Flutter. More turns. Same.
At this point I don't want to add more tension for fear of snapping the blade, especially while it's running.
I suppose I could live with the flutter but deflection begins to get very bad. On logs I can see at least 3/4" deflection. Something ain't right here.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Burt