Proper Bandsaw Blade Tension by Show Me

Show Me. let's talk about proper tension on the bandsaw blade. Also, why you don't need to release tension of the bandsaw blade.

[georgefouriezos]

I'm getting more and more cynical as I age, but I can just envision a rapid release lever being marketed to us who didn't know we never needed one to begin with. I suppose it's handy if you frequently change blades, but to un-tension at the end of every day? I don't think so. It's like acid reflux -- when did that become a thing for which we needed to buy drugs? Russ, thank you for giving us clarity.

[mcopado]

You are one of the best "teachers" of this stuff I've seen, you've cleared up all the confusion I've gotten from other channels since I bought my bandsaw last week. Thank You

[christianpetersen]

Good lesson for me is to go slow. I haven’t used my BS much so am still feeling my way. Thanks for your help. Always good to watch your videos.They’re never too long for me!

[wiseoldfool]

Hi Russ, great video. I just got my first band saw, 14 inch, horse and a half. No room in the shop for anything bigger, and if I'd gone smaller I'm sure I would have ended up regretting it. In setting it up, I found there is a small but still significant interaction between tension and tracking. To test my setup I just resawed a piece of 3/4 inch blackbutt into 4 slices, the thinnest being 1/10 inch. I'm happy with that! I'm certainly not going to release the tension and risk the tracking going off. As you said, when it's set up properly, the blade is not under a lot of tension anyway, unlike a scroll saw.

[kenLane]

Never to long Russ, the more you talk the more I learn.

[jimmiller]

Makes it clear that Patience is a virtue.

[christofix]

Those are some great tips! I love videos like this!

[marbleman]

You would not believe how many times I have had to chase those Caddi-Whompuses out of my shop...but those sneaky little rascals still get back in...!!

[GNU_Linux_for_good]

06:06 *Period* - that triggers the *Like* button. Thank you, chief.

[grandpaticktock]

Thank you Ross a lot of good information in this video also would you be able to tell me the name of the laser that you have and where I can purchase it. new subscriber. thank you many blessings

[Metalbass]

I never release or relax the tension my bandsaw blades, not unless it's going to sit a long while (like having a surgery and won't be in the shop for a few weeks). I use primarily 1/2" blades on my Jet 14" saw with a 6" riser kit. I've never relaxed the tension. I follow Alex Snodgrass' methods for set up and zero issues zero drift. I don't release the tension on the strings on any of my guitars or bases either oh, and I see some similarities in the two mechanical "systems" and proper tension is important in both.

[LDhusky]

Ok... I need help. I am going to buy my first bandsaw. But trying to determine which brand is insane. I will not be re sawing but prob most everything else. Looking at ten inch but would prob be ok with nine inch. Any help appreciated

[SlowandExpensive]

I never relax the tension on my band saw blade. Mostly out of laziness. I like to just cut and go. So it's music to my ears to hear that it's an over rated procedure! Now, I feel lazy smart😆