My first bandsaw, a new rikon 10-3061, set it up according to the manual and various youtube tutorials such as Alex Snodgrass's method (align the blade, tension the blade, thrust bearings and side guides)
Now the issue is: the saw just won't cut straight, it will pull the wood off the fence...
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A round trip to town is going to take up at least an hour or two, not to mention the cost of...
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I think the best we can do is carry on in his tradition. Cutting the best dovetails we can, keeping edges keen and sharing what we know with others. Rest
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One hand on the handle and operating the trigger, the other hand on the motor housing or front handle, if it has one. The wood should always be clamped
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Thread Starter: Forrest GonMy first bandsaw, a new rikon 10-3061, set it up according to the manual and various youtube tutorials such as Alex Snodgrass's method (align the blade, tension the blade, thrust bearings and side guides) Now the issue is: the saw just won't cut straight, it will pull the wood off the fence...
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