Bandsaw speed
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:44 pm
Fellow Geniuses,
I just completed a round of adjustments on my bandsaw. Lubed the wheel and adjusted my blocks, that sort of thing. I have a like new SS 1/4” blade mounted up. What is a solid standard speed setting in a letter? I have mine set at “B”. It just seems like it is dragging or not getting up to speed. Cutting thru 8/4 poplar took forever. PI do need to locate a bearing that gives off a bit of noise. Not constant but there. What speed are you folks using on your 1/4” blade? Thank you much. When I am cutting my blade is coming in contact with the thrust bearing. But it spins freely and quietly.
Thom Schuck
Portland, OR
I just completed a round of adjustments on my bandsaw. Lubed the wheel and adjusted my blocks, that sort of thing. I have a like new SS 1/4” blade mounted up. What is a solid standard speed setting in a letter? I have mine set at “B”. It just seems like it is dragging or not getting up to speed. Cutting thru 8/4 poplar took forever. PI do need to locate a bearing that gives off a bit of noise. Not constant but there. What speed are you folks using on your 1/4” blade? Thank you much. When I am cutting my blade is coming in contact with the thrust bearing. But it spins freely and quietly.
Thom Schuck
Portland, OR