Nick2cd Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I recently switched over to a 3/16 inch highland woodworking skip tooth bandsaw Blade. The cut quality is great, and just like the wood slice or series, it cuts like butter. However, I am having major issues keeping the blade in one place on the tire. I am constantly chasing it with the tracking adjustment. I will get it perfect and then all of a sudden it is riding on thrust bearing or is completely forward of my cool blocks. is this a blade or saw issue? This did not happen with my 1/2 inch wood slicer.....Or any other blade for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Is the blade properly tensioned? Are your tires clean and in good shape? Are you centering the blade on the wheel when you set the tracking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick2cd Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I could be over tensioning the blade. Everything else checks out ok. The tires look to be in fine shape. But honestly, I don't know what to look for to see if they are worn out or in bad shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Wish I could help. I am curious to see what others say.... bandsaws are certainly one of the more sensitive machines in a shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Watch this video and see if it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodeuce Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Like others have said. Lots of possibilities.you have gone from 1/2" to a smaller blade. Did you release the tension every time you used it? If not, tires may form a slight indention over time. I dont think overtightening is your issue...if you haven't bumped or banged it, it has to be your tires.if you sense that's the case, there are videos out there that show you how to sand them smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Might it be the blade? When you run the saw without cutting anything do you notice any odd behavior? Blade wobbling back and forth, etc? I say this because I had problems with a timberwolf blade, switched it to another (albeit different size) and things were fine again. A bad weld or bend somewhere might cause it to wander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick2cd Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Watch this video and see if it helps. I've watched this video before, but I watched it again in hopes of seeing something I hadn't thought of. No such luck. I feel like I'm setting everything up correctly Like others have said. Lots of possibilities.you have gone from 1/2" to a smaller blade. Did you release the tension every time you used it? If not, tires may form a slight indention over time. I dont think overtightening is your issue...if you haven't bumped or banged it, it has to be your tires.if you sense that's the case, there are videos out there that show you how to sand them smooth.always release the tension Might it be the blade? When you run the saw without cutting anything do you notice any odd behavior? Blade wobbling back and forth, etc? I say this because I had problems with a timberwolf blade, switched it to another (albeit different size) and things were fine again. A bad weld or bend somewhere might cause it to wander. I think a blade change is in order. If the problems go away, I can blame the blade. If not.....square one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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