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Couple more tips.
Use Bi-metal blades.

Some people think that adding extra tension to the blade it will help it cut straight - it won't.
The main reason the blade doesn't cut straight is that it is worn more on one side the blade than the other. Usually it is the 'set' that has worn more on one side than the other. Tends to be a progressive action.

So make sure the blade is set up correctly and it cuts straight, this can only really be done on a good new blade. It will eventually start to cut skew, time for a new blade.

DaveH

Hay Dave I got a question on blade set up HOW???
I thought I knew but I just cant seam to get the drift out.
Jerry

Hi Jerry,
That's a good idea for a new post "Setting up a 4x6 metal cutting bandsaw"

DaveH

(04-06-2013, 04:48 PM)DaveH Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Jerry,
That's a good idea for a new post "Setting up a 4x6 metal cutting bandsaw"

DaveH

Get'r done Dave!

Ed