Livestream replay: Setting up our 14-in. bandsaw
Time to get an old favorite—our 14-in. Delta bandsaw—running again. If you missed our last livestream, watch it right here!It’s been a slow start getting our new shop up and running, but we’re happy to say we’re making some steady progress. There’s still a lot of work to be done, but we’re ready to start using some of our more neglected machines, including our trusty 14-in. Delta bandsaw. Since it needed some love, we decided to set it up live on YouTube last week.
In this video, we’re following Michael Fortune’s “Five tips for better bandsawing” from issue #173. We try to focus on the variables between blade type, blade alignment, and enforcing moderate tension rather than becoming preoccupied with things like high blade tension, special equipment, exotic blades, high horsepower, or continual fence adjustments to accommodate blade drift. And if you’re looking to see some drifting in action in this video, don’t get your hopes up–we really tried, but this setup is almost too accurate to replicate blade drift in our demonstration. Just take our word for it!
This definitely isn’t the only way to set up a bandsaw, but it is certainly tried and true. Give it a shot next time your bandsaw needs a tune-up.
If you missed out on attending this one, don’t sweat it. We’re hoping to continue this livestream series on a regular basis, so please let us know if you have any requests for anything you’d like to see, and stay tuned for more information regarding the next one. See you then!
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Five tips for better bandsawing |
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Tool review: EZtension Bandsaw Tension Gauge |
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How to Eliminate Drift from Bandsaw Cuts |
Comments
I tried watching this video but quit after a short while because it was too frustrating watching Ben struggling with the tech problems. These things should be worked out before videotaping and especially live streaming. I am a professional photographer and immediately thought, "oh no, they are pointing the camera directly toward the window, a main light source." Next time use the window light as your main light source. Point the camera toward your subject with the windows behind you so the camera's light meter isn't reading the bright light of the window. Hope this helps.
Ben, the best I can say is "thanks for trying". We have seen only a few videos added in the past two years and I suspect most of those were contracted pre-covid. So, while any attempt at video media should be applauded, I also could not complete this session. Probably not destined for the archives, at least not without serious editing. Maybe start from the beginning with prior planning ...?
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