Bandsaw Basics: Setting Blade Tension

In this video, Sedge shows us a few ways to tension the blade on your bandsaw.

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[warrensmith]

Can't wait for you to start playing dueling band saw blades.

Thank you for the good and useful information.

[Greg-fsnp]

Informative video, Guys. I did purchase the Eztension for my PM 1500. I use a the 1/2 inch 3 TPI blade from Highland Hardware. I found that the blade tension set using the 1/2 inch notch was way to loose, in fact the blade came off the saw when I tried to resaw. I checked the tension using a Lenox 62126 tension gauge and found that I needed to use the 5/8" notch on the EZtension to get 15, 000 PSI. That worked fine and was repeatable when repeatedly checked with the Lenox gauge. I now do use the Eztension gauge for that blade but will recheck with the Lenox when switching blades.

[michaelpayne]

Interesting tool, I haven’t seen one of those. Ultimately I picked up a 682 Starett tension meter (buy once cry once). The Lenox Woodmaster CT blade works great on your saw for resawing.

[JoeC]

Loving the Atlas shirt. Like a kid in a candy store when I'm there

[photojed]

Those were just the tips I needed for my saw. Thanks guys. looking forward to your tracking tips. :-)

[jimbalz]

I don't see the follow-up video on setting rollers, that you mentioned. Did you get to that yet, or am I just not finding it?

[cleonwalters]

Hi Sedge. Can you talk about drill presses please and the power, how it relates to what size and type of drill bits can be used.

[mrgunn]

Awesome video Sedge, I learned a lot. But you are killing me here. LOL You gotta do this stuff on the cheap crappy band saws I could afford. The closest I am getting to a Harvey is a Wallbanger, nyuk, nyuk, nyuk.

[garybadger]

Love your videos. I have been a woodworker for some time, but I still pickup new things watching your channel. Thanks and keep them coming. By the way, how long have you been using EZtension Bandsaw Tension Gauge? Have you used the Mini?

[dennisschulze]

What about blade tracking, forward and aft, the blade teeth not running on the tires.

[davidschneider]

Hey Big D. Why don’t we see you on live anymore?

[BW-cwlq]

Great Take away. Get a gauge. Enjoyed the video

[kitwalker]

Is that saw track on your back wall??