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.
I had wanted a tensioning release for years. Now that I figured out I didn't ever need it, I feel I have short changed myself. I could have another fancy gizmo up on my shelf right next to all the others that I don't use either.
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!
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
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.
I don't tighten the blade very tight even while cutting. I think a lot of people tighten it tighter than needed. A 14" bandsaw is a good size. I have been happy with my 14". What brand?
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
Thanks Grandpa. I bought the laser from Harbor Freight. The sku # is 93242. It costs about $6 as of this morning. BTW, welcome to my shop. I also did a video about mounting the laser and how I use it.
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
First, I am a firm believer that one should not buy anything smaller than a 14" BS. Is the reason shop space or $$? Why are you considering a Bandsaw (BS) of that size?
Grizzly makes decent stuff. They have a 9" for $200. They have a sale on a 14" for $525 if you can afford it this would be a lot more saw for the money. You can't go wrong with an old delta. You may be able to find a 12" on craigslist for a couple hundred. That's what I have and it's been a great saw. Not a single issue in over 15 years. Don't know if that helps?
Thanks Slow, I have never owned a smaller bandsaw. don't know much about them except every one that mentions Ryobi never say anything good. that's true of their TS also. I don't have any hands on experience. LD, I hope this helps.
In the spirit of helpfulness, I'd say: Don't shut the door on resawing. You may find yourself wanting to make panels with symmetry or boxes with grain continuity around all four corners. At the very least give yourself 6 inches of resaw height.
Looking at that size mainly because I have no experience with a bandsaw. Also would prob not do anything elaborate with it. I actually am looking at a used 12 in delta.
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.
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😆
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.
I had wanted a tensioning release for years. Now that I figured out I didn't ever need it, I feel I have short changed myself. I could have another fancy gizmo up on my shelf right next to all the others that I don't use either.
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!
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
thanks Michael
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.
I don't tighten the blade very tight even while cutting. I think a lot of people tighten it tighter than needed. A 14" bandsaw is a good size. I have been happy with my 14". What brand?
@@russveinot5754 It's branded Carbatec BS-345H, made in Taiwan.
Those are some great tips! I love videos like this!
Thanks Chris
Makes it clear that Patience is a virtue.
Good stuff thanks
Thanks Ronnie
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...!!
Never to long Russ, the more you talk the more I learn.
thanks Ken
06:06 *Period* - that triggers the *Like* button. Thank you, chief.
Double thanks,
Double thanks (for the like too :>)
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
Thanks Grandpa. I bought the laser from Harbor Freight. The sku # is 93242. It costs about $6 as of this morning. BTW, welcome to my shop. I also did a video about mounting the laser and how I use it.
@@russveinot5754
Thank you for information on the laser. I will check out your other videos. Many blessings Miguel
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
First, I am a firm believer that one should not buy anything smaller than a 14" BS. Is the reason shop space or $$? Why are you considering a Bandsaw (BS) of that size?
Grizzly makes decent stuff. They have a 9" for $200. They have a sale on a 14" for $525 if you can afford it this would be a lot more saw for the money. You can't go wrong with an old delta. You may be able to find a 12" on craigslist for a couple hundred. That's what I have and it's been a great saw. Not a single issue in over 15 years. Don't know if that helps?
Thanks Slow, I have never owned a smaller bandsaw. don't know much about them except every one that mentions Ryobi never say anything good. that's true of their TS also. I don't have any hands on experience. LD, I hope this helps.
In the spirit of helpfulness, I'd say: Don't shut the door on resawing. You may find yourself wanting to make panels with symmetry or boxes with grain continuity around all four corners. At the very least give yourself 6 inches of resaw height.
Looking at that size mainly because I have no experience with a bandsaw. Also would prob not do anything elaborate with it. I actually am looking at a used 12 in delta.
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.
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😆
check out my comment to George's comment pinned above. it says it all , Slow :>)