There is a very good video here called "Bandsaw Clinic with Alex Snodgrass" . It is the best tutorial that I have ever seen. In it he explains why planar alignment of the wheels is not important. They are designed to be out of alignment. Having said that, congratulations on the good video and the work that you have done in improving this machine.
I have a cheap bandsaw that needed a new tire but it is not worth the $30 + shipping to buy "proper" replacements. I went to our local thrift store and purchased solid leather belts to make tires the "old fashioned way" (?). The leather was 5/32" thick and the belts were $1.00 each. I can get two tires strips from one belt and I cut them to fit between the ridges of my band saw wheels. I glued the leather tire to the rim with a silicone type adhesive (Shoe Goop), rolled the rim so that the tire laid evenly around the rim, taped it to hold everything in place and left it 24 hours. I then installed and tested and it worked great. I did not bother crowning as the other wheel is crowned and it was easy to track as is. Time will tell if all stays well but the repair was cheap and easy and that is what I wanted..
I always learn so much from your videos no matter what the project is you are working on. Your intelligent approach to problem solving as well as your pragmatic approach to getting the job done is inspiring
My absolute favourite TH-cam woodworker. I am humbled in the presence of such greatness. Words fail me. Its like everything I thought I ever knew pales in comparison. I am not worthy to witness such greatness yet something draws me back, an irresistible pull. Many have tried but none can match that exquisite quintessence of all that makes the Wandel woodshop special. Nobody Does Bandsaw like Matthias. He is the God emperor of bandsaw wisdom. His competitors are as dust and ashes in comparison. Teach me Lord Mathias in your ways. I will no longer fear those who dare to question your word. Stand back you dogs ! Speak to us master.
I wasn't looking for such a good education, but I got it anyway! Excellent breakdown of all the parts of a simple bandsaw... much easier to see the things that can go out of whack. Thanks!
I have never done any type work that relates to your videos (I'm a scientist), but for some reason I enjoy watching them. I've been subscribed for over a year now and I still get happy when I see your videos pop up in my subscription box.
I just got a three wheel 16" Delta band saw ( cast iron frame ) and after I found some tires for it I found it set up really well. I had one of those band saws from CT...I'm happy to say I chucket in the garbage. I enjoy your videos Thanks
I also received a small cheap band saw for free because my uncle found it to be more trouble than its worth. thanks to you its running very well now, looking at all your videos gave me excellent insight into how these tings should work. For the pulley tires i just used a hard leather strip which i milled into a crown and that seemed to work well.
Finally, after all these years, I finally found someone more meticulous than myself. Enjoyed watching you work. I like the precision you strive for. Keep up the good work, and thank you for the video.
this was one of the most fun and awesome videos I've seen regarding refurbishing power tools. I got the 9 inch Mastercraft at a garage sale this weekend and it had poor and busted tires. Going to try the electrical tape tomorrow Very nice vid!
Totally love your videos. For getting the wheel running perfectly round you should consider using a grinding attachment for a dremel (or similar) and grind the surface while the wheel is spinning. That should eliminate the wobble almost completly.
I just used your tip on electrical tape to fix my bandsaw. I picked up a larger saw for free but it had no tires and no motor. I have plenty of adjustment travel so the number of wraps was not critical (it runs a 78 inch blade). Even so, I used three wraps and it works great! I also have the same saw in your video made by Ryobi - another freebie from a retiring co-worker. He used silicone to make his own bandsaw tires.
you can put your plastic "shim/washer" material between two pieces of wood and drill straight through instead of using the hole puncher....just an after thought.
Thanks for clearing that up. The squishiness makes the tape not suitable (it's under constant pressure when the bandsaw is stopped), and the price not cost effective.
Hi 12345NoNamesLeft, I agree. I've made aluminum washers just as you've described several times in the past. Very stable and works great. Matthias is a TH-cam icon, no doubt. But, I have to say this... The process he used to remove metal from the lower pulley/wheel on the band saw is called "Turning", not Milling as he stated in the video. His first attempt at turning is called "Gouging". ;o)
I would lije to know why my Enhell bandsaw blade look like cutting to right angle. I already ajusting the guide according to manual. It seem the angle of the blade not right.
Loved the tuneup. I have a ten inch Sears that could use a tuneup just like this. Just a tip for the shim you mounted. A touch of thick grease or vaseline will stick the shim for truly blind spots making it a lot easier to deal with. Great vid!
wow, the cutting tool incident scared me slightly. but hats off to you sir, you put a lot of time and effort into getting the saw to run correctly. thank you for the suggestions and ideas to tune up my P.O.S. Ryobi 9inch(22.86 cm) band saw.
I have a bandsaw that my dad left me when he moved to Az. and it's missing that bottom wheel rubber piece, I'm going to try that with the tape. Thanks for that idea. On a different note, after seeing this video, I decided to check out my other bandsaw that looks like the one you have here. It never seemed to cut right and I discovered that about 3yrs ago I had put the blade on with theeth facing the wrong direction, points up, not down. Cuts great now. Thanks for the video... LOL.
Thanks, I learned from this video. I recently purchased a 10" Craftsman Band Saw at a yard sale. It works but I seem to throw the blade easily. After watching this video, I went out to the garage and examined the blade guides. The lower guide had the left side completely missing and the right one loose. That explains that problem. Now to replace the blade with more set so I can make tighter curves. Thanks!
another thing that would have worked good for removing some material on the wheel would be a thin strip of emery cloth(or even some sand paper on a wood block pushed in there), being an aluminum wheel its soft enough to sand down. Matthias you are a true icon in the field of fixing and re-purposing tools to make a more accurate instrument. truly something that has been lost it seems over generations as todays society says "if it doesnt work right throw it out!".
He is talking about "tooth set". If you look at most saw blades, the teeth protrude out of the plane of the blade body. This has advantages by clearing chips, and preventing heat build-up from friction as the blade body passes through the wood. It also allows for curves to be cut, since the set of the tooth allows it. Since "tooth set" increases the width of the cut, and hence the load on the motor, saws this small often don't have much tooth set on their blades.
I have a similar cheap band saw and I was wondering if there is a way to modify it to reliably resaw two x four's? I've been ripping them on my table saw but if I can reduce the material waist that would be great!
Hey Matthias! I love your channel. Can you help me out with something? I need to tune up my bandsaw (used craftsman) and I was wondering, do the blade guide and thrust bearing need to be touching or not touching the blade? Thanks!
I have a Spectra Tools bandsaw that is nearly identical to this one. Having so much trouble trying to get the blade tension correct to keep the blade on. If I get the tension right then the wheel hits the screws on the case behind it. So frustrating. Haven't seen any bandsaw remotely like it until this one.
when you go to mount the motor with the upper bolts holding your shims, use two long studs in the bottom holes to start your motor in alignment in the bottom holes and it will all lign up. if you had to shim in any other plane use the longer bolts in the un shimmed holes. best of luck Matthias!
Great one, as always. I wonder though. If you have blade guides both above and below the cutting area. What difference does it make if there is a slight wobble in the wheels?
This was a very useful video as I have a bandsaw almost identical to yours. The biggest problem with this is that it never cuts in a straight line but always veers off at an angle. Any thoughts on why it might be doing this would be great, I have ordered a wider blade to see if that solve the problem.
+B0M0A0K Check the blade tension. There is a blade tensioning video on youtube that tells how yo "pluck" a blade, and tell tension by the tone that is produced. Also, drift is caused by a blade worn on one side, from hitting metal in the wood or by misalignment of the guide inserts. Adjust the inserts and try a new blade.
I have a simpler size bandsaw with same problem. Solution is to aline the blade so it tracks 90 to the wheel. The guides also have to be at the same angle.
Great video Matthias! I also use a benchtop bandsaw Metabo 5378c, and just as your saw, mine gave me that much trouble getting it to run. I replaced the shredded tires with kork, but that ofcourse took away the wheels crown (cant use tape because then the blade is out of the guides reach) . Also the blade guides are adjustable in any direction and it seems impossible to figure out the proper settings. I'm sooo looking forward to build a bandsaw of your designs, so I know what I am dealing with.
Hi.....like this helpful video as I'm very practical too. I've just ordered a Silver line bandsaw at the cheapest price....looks just like this one. will be using mainly for shape cutting no more than half inch to an inch thick. will be putting a Draft blade on as soon as it arrives. I have number of lower priced tools that do perfect jobs! thanks once again for video.
Someone dumped one of those behind our warehouse and the only thing wrong with it ' was the lower wheel belt like yours. I have a 12" band saw so I make my craftsman into a 1" belt sander which woks amazingly well. I may modify it so I can use bigger belts and cut them into 1" strips (saves money). Always enjoy your videos. Cheers
Uh.... yeh the place you put the vice grip with cutting tool gets narrower as the wheel turns downward.... use a file or stone and a safe rest and you can grave it even a hack saw blade might do it
Hello Matthias, I've bought about the same bandsaw yesterday, but when I tried it, it doesn't cut straight, it always tend to curve to the right, I tough it could be because of the tracking but changing it doesn't seems to do a thing... Do you have any idea? Thanks!
Hi Matthias, this video is very helpfut to me, could you please tell me if this bandsaw is a black & decker? I have to tune mine up. Thanks. Gabriela from Argentina
Thanks that will be helpful when I'll manage to keep the blade on the reals. I have the very same saw and I can send you the alterations I am doing on it. I need new tires and I do not know where can I get them I would appreciate if you could advise me. Thanks again for the video, keep it up
I am unfamiliar with Harbor Freight Company, but Canadian Tire is a kind of general tool, Automotive, and Hardware store. They specialize in Automotive parts, Tools for automotive and Woodworking craft, Plumbing and Electrical, Kitchen Wares, Gardening stuff, Fishing, Hunting and Outdoor activities. Kind of a generalist place thought, nothing exceptionally high quality, a moderate selection, and they don't sell major building materials. It's a good place for the average handyman to go.
On that band saw wheel being a little out of round, what if you put a partial wrap of electrical tape on the low spot and then do a complete wrap with the idea of "shimming up " the low spot
Hey, How much blade tension do you reccomend for these little band saws? The frame is plastic and using standard 14" metal band saw tension guidelines I find the whole "C" frame torques and wobbles!
I believe RentAnEducation means self vulcanising tape. You stretch it and it starts vulcanizing (rubber starts polymerizing) and so becomes one solid body. I have used it to cover mast spreader screws with great success
Late comment, but I wonder if self-almalgimating electrical tape would be preferable. It doesn't really stick to anything but itself however it's quite rubbery and multiple layers would form a unified single tyre. It's best applied under slight tension which might make it difficult to maintain an even thickness.
Gee, that thing is SO much better than the Craftsman Tilting head band saw that you trashed. I can't believe you were willing to put some work into this little POC and not into the Craftsman saw.
The Craftsman saw is fatally flawed. One could bring it back to like new specs and it would still have a fairly low mtbf to say nothing of the problems of multiple degrees of freedom, and servicing headaches. The Canadian Tire units problem is not so much the basic design as it is the huge tolerance bands in manufacturing... Its a cheap and simple field upgrade.
There is a very good video here called "Bandsaw Clinic with Alex Snodgrass" . It is the best tutorial that I have ever seen. In it he explains why planar alignment of the wheels is not important. They are designed to be out of alignment. Having said that, congratulations on the good video and the work that you have done in improving this machine.
Your enthusiasm for this work is very pleasant to watch. Your tinkering is really top notch.
I have a cheap bandsaw that needed a new tire but it is not worth the $30 + shipping to buy "proper" replacements. I went to our local thrift store and purchased solid leather belts to make tires the "old fashioned way" (?). The leather was 5/32" thick and the belts were $1.00 each. I can get two tires strips from one belt and I cut them to fit between the ridges of my band saw wheels. I glued the leather tire to the rim with a silicone type adhesive (Shoe Goop), rolled the rim so that the tire laid evenly around the rim, taped it to hold everything in place and left it 24 hours. I then installed and tested and it worked great. I did not bother crowning as the other wheel is crowned and it was easy to track as is. Time will tell if all stays well but the repair was cheap and easy and that is what I wanted..
.Thanks for sharing that info going to try it myself.
Thanks. Worth keeping in mind 👍
Peter Tyrrell did it hold up?
I always learn so much from your videos no matter what the project is you are working on. Your intelligent approach to problem solving as well as your pragmatic approach to getting the job done is inspiring
My absolute favourite TH-cam woodworker. I am humbled in the presence of such greatness. Words fail me. Its like everything I thought I ever knew pales in comparison.
I am not worthy to witness such greatness yet something draws me back, an irresistible pull. Many have tried but none can match that exquisite quintessence of all that makes the Wandel woodshop special. Nobody Does Bandsaw like Matthias. He is the God emperor of bandsaw wisdom. His competitors are as dust and ashes in comparison.
Teach me Lord Mathias in your ways. I will no longer fear those who dare to question your word.
Stand back you dogs !
Speak to us master.
Canadian Tire saw, President's Choice pop bottle. Oh Canada. Greetings from Winnipeg.
"thats cus i got it for free" *flick of the wrist and smug look* I WAS DYING.
I wasn't looking for such a good education, but I got it anyway! Excellent breakdown of all the parts of a simple bandsaw... much easier to see the things that can go out of whack. Thanks!
Thanks Matthias, I got an old Einhell saw from my son, and your video provided all the help I needed to fix it up again.
It's amazing how much that Canadian Tire saw looks like my little Ryobi. Probably share lots of parts too. hahaha
Probably the same blueprint and pumped out of the same factories.
I have never done any type work that relates to your videos (I'm a scientist), but for some reason I enjoy watching them. I've been subscribed for over a year now and I still get happy when I see your videos pop up in my subscription box.
I just got a three wheel 16" Delta band saw ( cast iron frame ) and after I found some tires for it I found it set up really well. I had one of those band saws from CT...I'm happy to say I chucket in the garbage. I enjoy your videos Thanks
I also received a small cheap band saw for free because my uncle found it to be more trouble than its worth. thanks to you its running very well now, looking at all your videos gave me excellent insight into how these tings should work. For the pulley tires i just used a hard leather strip which i milled into a crown and that seemed to work well.
Wheel wobble causes variation in tension, and that causes a lot of vibration.
Thank Matthias. You inspire me to tune up my cheap bandsaw.
Finally, after all these years, I finally found someone more meticulous than myself. Enjoyed watching you work. I like the precision you strive for. Keep up the good work, and thank you for the video.
this was one of the most fun and awesome videos I've seen regarding refurbishing power tools. I got the 9 inch Mastercraft at a garage sale this weekend and it had poor and busted tires. Going to try the electrical tape tomorrow
Very nice vid!
Do read the linked article as well
Totally love your videos. For getting the wheel running perfectly round you should consider using a grinding attachment for a dremel (or similar) and grind the surface while the wheel is spinning. That should eliminate the wobble almost completly.
Hey, what I did worked, and took less time.
Good to know it lasts. I already had a crown on the rim, so didn't need to make one with the tape.
This is the third episode of this channel I watch this morning!!
I just used your tip on electrical tape to fix my bandsaw. I picked up a larger saw for free but it had no tires and no motor. I have plenty of adjustment travel so the number of wraps was not critical (it runs a 78 inch blade). Even so, I used three wraps and it works great! I also have the same saw in your video made by Ryobi - another freebie from a retiring co-worker. He used silicone to make his own bandsaw tires.
you can put your plastic "shim/washer" material between two pieces of wood and drill straight through instead of using the hole puncher....just an after thought.
justin barrett totally . I was wondering why he didn't use a drill of the correct size. and a metal file to true up the wheel.
Thanks for clearing that up. The squishiness makes the tape not suitable (it's under constant pressure when the bandsaw is stopped), and the price not cost effective.
I just got this exact saw given to me, also with a missing tire -- Thanks for showing me how to set it up!
Hi 12345NoNamesLeft,
I agree. I've made aluminum washers just as you've described several times in the past. Very stable and works great.
Matthias is a TH-cam icon, no doubt. But, I have to say this...
The process he used to remove metal from the lower pulley/wheel on the band saw is called "Turning", not Milling as he stated in the video. His first attempt at turning is called "Gouging". ;o)
Mathias will one day make a viable metal lathe from primarily wood. Been enjoying your videos for years. Thank you for them
Amazing. A dial indicator, Wow. Thank you for the electrical tape idea. Saved me 33 euros! Did you try duck tape?
Love your homemade band saw.
A gasket punch set works more cleanly for making round holes in stuff like pop bottle plastic.
Thank you! This was a big help to tune up the benchtop bandsaw I just picked up.
I would lije to know why my Enhell bandsaw blade look like cutting to right angle. I already ajusting the guide according to manual. It seem the angle of the blade not right.
Loved the tuneup. I have a ten inch Sears that could use a tuneup just like this. Just a tip for the shim you mounted. A touch of thick grease or vaseline will stick the shim for truly blind spots making it a lot easier to deal with. Great vid!
Either the blade or adjustment problems.
thanks it helped my set-up my own used Mastercraft band saw !!!
how many inches is the wheel in the bandsaw
wow, the cutting tool incident scared me slightly. but hats off to you sir, you put a lot of time and effort into getting the saw to run correctly. thank you for the suggestions and ideas to tune up my P.O.S. Ryobi 9inch(22.86 cm) band saw.
Like your video. Like the way you manage things. Marvellous. Finding easy solutions for most of the problems. Congratulations.
I have a bandsaw that my dad left me when he moved to Az. and it's missing that bottom wheel rubber piece, I'm going to try that with the tape. Thanks for that idea. On a different note, after seeing this video, I decided to check out my other bandsaw that looks like the one you have here. It never seemed to cut right and I discovered that about 3yrs ago I had put the blade on with theeth facing the wrong direction, points up, not down. Cuts great now. Thanks for the video... LOL.
Your generally pretty much a genius but I was stunned at how daft an idea pliars and cutter idea was. Glad it's not wedged in your head, stay safe!
Got mine for 25$ , and your video was very helpful to get it running again. Thank's !
Thanks, I learned from this video. I recently purchased a 10" Craftsman Band Saw at a yard sale. It works but I seem to throw the blade easily. After watching this video, I went out to the garage and examined the blade guides. The lower guide had the left side completely missing and the right one loose. That explains that problem. Now to replace the blade with more set so I can make tighter curves. Thanks!
Great as usual and very informative, Thanks Matthias
One of the better videos on fixing and tuning. Thanks!
you continue to amaze and entertain me. Hats off once again.
You can hear the engine power in Watts?
MUDHD o
another thing that would have worked good for removing some material on the wheel would be a thin strip of emery cloth(or even some sand paper on a wood block pushed in there), being an aluminum wheel its soft enough to sand down. Matthias you are a true icon in the field of fixing and re-purposing tools to make a more accurate instrument. truly something that has been lost it seems over generations as todays society says "if it doesnt work right throw it out!".
Thanks for this video, now I hope I could possibly improve my cheap bandsaw.
Great to see making a custom insert for the saw. My cheap band saw needs a new insert too.
Hi Matthias, this mini band-saw it seams to be a great copy of my discontinued “Delta 28-180” band-saw.
He is talking about "tooth set".
If you look at most saw blades, the teeth protrude out of the plane of the blade body. This has advantages by clearing chips, and preventing heat build-up from friction as the blade body passes through the wood. It also allows for curves to be cut, since the set of the tooth allows it. Since "tooth set" increases the width of the cut, and hence the load on the motor, saws this small often don't have much tooth set on their blades.
"Thou" I love the way he says it
I love your videos and work, but man, the FIRST thing I would have done after opening up the case is vacuum it out!
Where can you buy a blade for these small 6 inch band saws. I have one but I can't buy any new blades for it. Help
Thanks for the tip with the electrical tape, I'm gonna used that on my 9" Roybi band saw.
What causes blade drift? I’ve tensioned the blade I’ve set the blade guides, but I keep getting drift instead of a straight cut
Hows about finding a way to mount the bottom pulley in I lathe and turning it true to the center hole
Thank you Matthias. This was a very interesting and informative video. 👍
congratulations on your videos! teaches welding bandsaw! homemade! Grateful
Great instructional on how to tune a bandsaw.
Thank you.
Have a cheap 9" Ryobi bandsaw. Thanks for the video showing what a good tune-up will do! I will have a go myself :)
I have the same saw but brand is Power Max. With a tune up its does my bandsaw needs just fine, thanks for the ideas.
Good score !! The price was right ......and you've tuned it awesome. Keep it up,love the vids !
I have a similar cheap band saw and I was wondering if there is a way to modify it to reliably resaw two x four's? I've been ripping them on my table saw but if I can reduce the material waist that would be great!
Hey Matthias! I love your channel. Can you help me out with something? I need to tune up my bandsaw (used craftsman) and I was wondering, do the blade guide and thrust bearing need to be touching or not touching the blade? Thanks!
thrust bearing needs to not ride on the blade; but set it so close that as soon as you start cutting anything, it will.
how do you align the top wheel?
Thanks. Nice analysis and mods.
I have a Spectra Tools bandsaw that is nearly identical to this one. Having so much trouble trying to get the blade tension correct to keep the blade on. If I get the tension right then the wheel hits the screws on the case behind it. So frustrating. Haven't seen any bandsaw remotely like it until this one.
when you go to mount the motor with the upper bolts holding your shims, use two long studs in the bottom holes to start your motor in alignment in the bottom holes and it will all lign up. if you had to shim in any other plane use the longer bolts in the un shimmed holes. best of luck Matthias!
Great one, as always. I wonder though. If you have blade guides both above and below the cutting area. What difference does it make if there is a slight wobble in the wheels?
Thank you for using the metric system!
He's Canadian, that's why.
why doesn't the us use the metric system for everything, not only in space
Your skills are very impressive.
This was a very useful video as I have a bandsaw almost identical to yours. The biggest problem with this is that it never cuts in a straight line but always veers off at an angle. Any thoughts on why it might be doing this would be great, I have ordered a wider blade to see if that solve the problem.
+B0M0A0K Look up "bandsaw resawing" on my website
+Matthias Wandel Thank you for taking the time to reply Matthias, much appreciated.
+B0M0A0K Check the blade tension. There is a blade tensioning video on youtube that tells how yo "pluck" a blade, and tell tension by the tone that is produced. Also, drift is caused by a blade worn on one side, from hitting metal in the wood or by misalignment of the guide inserts. Adjust the inserts and try a new blade.
I have a simpler size bandsaw with same problem. Solution is to aline the blade so it tracks 90 to the wheel. The guides also have to be at the same angle.
Great video Matthias!
I also use a benchtop bandsaw Metabo 5378c, and just as your saw, mine gave me that much trouble getting it to run. I replaced the shredded tires with kork, but that ofcourse took away the wheels crown (cant use tape because then the blade is out of the guides reach) . Also the blade guides are adjustable in any direction and it seems impossible to figure out the proper settings. I'm sooo looking forward to build a bandsaw of your designs, so I know what I am dealing with.
Hi.....like this helpful video as I'm very practical too. I've just ordered a Silver line bandsaw at the cheapest price....looks just like this one. will be using mainly for shape cutting no more than half inch to an inch thick. will be putting a Draft blade on as soon as it arrives. I have number of lower priced tools that do perfect jobs! thanks once again for video.
Someone dumped one of those behind our warehouse and the only thing wrong with it ' was the lower wheel belt like yours. I have a 12" band saw so I make my craftsman into a 1" belt sander which woks amazingly well. I may modify it so I can use bigger belts and cut them into 1" strips (saves money). Always enjoy your videos. Cheers
What size wheel does the small band saw have?
Uh.... yeh the place you put the vice grip with cutting tool gets narrower as the wheel turns downward.... use a file or stone and a safe rest and you can grave it even a hack saw blade might do it
Hi Mathias, For a tire I wonder if a slice from an inner tube would work. Like a large rubber band. Stretch it over the tire.
Hello Matthias,
I've bought about the same bandsaw yesterday, but when I tried it, it doesn't cut straight, it always tend to curve to the right, I tough it could be because of the tracking but changing it doesn't seems to do a thing... Do you have any idea? Thanks!
Great bandsaw. Can be used for alot of things
Hi Matthias, this video is very helpfut to me, could you please tell me if this bandsaw is a black & decker? I have to tune mine up. Thanks. Gabriela from Argentina
Thanks that will be helpful when I'll manage to keep the blade on the reals. I have the very same saw and I can send you the alterations I am doing on it. I need new tires and I do not know where can I get them
I would appreciate if you could advise me. Thanks again for the video, keep it up
I am unfamiliar with Harbor Freight Company, but Canadian Tire is a kind of general tool, Automotive, and Hardware store. They specialize in Automotive parts, Tools for automotive and Woodworking craft, Plumbing and Electrical, Kitchen Wares, Gardening stuff, Fishing, Hunting and Outdoor activities. Kind of a generalist place thought, nothing exceptionally high quality, a moderate selection, and they don't sell major building materials. It's a good place for the average handyman to go.
I wish I had one
please can you build scroll saw ? I watched many videos on TH-cam but I am sure if you make it it will be perfect
On that band saw wheel being a little out of round, what if you put a partial wrap of electrical tape on the low spot and then do a complete wrap with the idea of "shimming up " the low spot
What if you were to put less or more tape on the side of the tire that wobbles? You think that might help.
The blade on the lower wheel, need be on the center?
Dang... I want a free bandsaw. Or heck, a free ANYTHING for woodworking lol
Heck i dont even have wood
Tip.. use tab of grease to hold shim stock..great vid as always
It can't do any tight curves you said, but couldn't catch why. Can anyone explain?
Yeah great videos. Always something new to learn
Hey, How much blade tension do you reccomend for these little band saws? The frame is plastic and using standard 14" metal band saw tension guidelines I find the whole "C" frame torques and wobbles!
You are sooooo funny. Thanks for the smile on my face.
What became of this band saw?
I believe RentAnEducation means self vulcanising tape. You stretch it and it starts vulcanizing (rubber starts polymerizing) and so becomes one solid body. I have used it to cover mast spreader screws with great success
Very helpful. I just picked up one for $20 & it needed a tune-up
doesn't the electrical tape melt if the blade gets warm?
Late comment, but I wonder if self-almalgimating electrical tape would be preferable. It doesn't really stick to anything but itself however it's quite rubbery and multiple layers would form a unified single tyre.
It's best applied under slight tension which might make it difficult to maintain an even thickness.
too sofr
nice little bandsaw, would come in real handy :) my band saw is vibrating so much now I can't really tell where the blade is going to start cutting
Gee, that thing is SO much better than the Craftsman Tilting head band saw that you trashed. I can't believe you were willing to put some work into this little POC and not into the Craftsman saw.
The Craftsman saw is fatally flawed. One could bring it back to like new specs and it would still have a fairly low mtbf to say nothing of the problems of multiple degrees of freedom, and servicing headaches. The Canadian Tire units problem is not so much the basic design as it is the huge tolerance bands in manufacturing... Its a cheap and simple field upgrade.