Brian Kent
10-30-2008, 10:11 PM
I know this is the time to back off of the bandsaw for the evening.
All cuts are veering to the left. Even when I adjust the fence angle to match the natural line of cut I get a curved cut. There is a pronounced curve at the beginning of the cut - 1st inch. Then it behaves a little. Then it trails left again. I have cut a couple of real interesting "S-Surfaced" veneers.
Last couple of hours have been spent adjusting tracking on the wheels, adjusting all six guide rollers (many times), adjusting tension, adjusting fence (many times). I don't even know what to ask. These are blade and machine combinations that worked fine before.
Now to top it off I have suddenly lost my magic in folding bandsaw blades into a triple loop.
I won't do anything else tonight so I don't hurt myself or anything else, but i would be glad for someone to suggest a next step or call me names. I'll join you:(.
All cuts are veering to the left. Even when I adjust the fence angle to match the natural line of cut I get a curved cut. There is a pronounced curve at the beginning of the cut - 1st inch. Then it behaves a little. Then it trails left again. I have cut a couple of real interesting "S-Surfaced" veneers.
Last couple of hours have been spent adjusting tracking on the wheels, adjusting all six guide rollers (many times), adjusting tension, adjusting fence (many times). I don't even know what to ask. These are blade and machine combinations that worked fine before.
Now to top it off I have suddenly lost my magic in folding bandsaw blades into a triple loop.
I won't do anything else tonight so I don't hurt myself or anything else, but i would be glad for someone to suggest a next step or call me names. I'll join you:(.