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Blade details.
Blade details.
88" x 1/2" x 4tpi skip flexy blades from [http://www.bandsawblades-direct.co.uk/Bandsaw_Blades_Direct.html Bandsaw Blades Direct]
These blades are for wood cutting.
We also have a small stock of rather finer pitch blades that came with this tool, and have been re-welded to size. These are a useful standby, but should be used with care for resinous or plastic materials which might clog the teeth when cutting.


Replacing the blade.
Replacing the blade.


Blade Tension.
Blade Tension.
There is a blade tension indicator which should be adjusted to suit the width of the blade in use.

Revision as of 13:20, 31 October 2016

British-made quality bandsaw for general wood cutting.

TODO: What's it for, Usage, Safety, Maintenance, Photos.

Blade details.

88" x 1/2" x 4tpi skip flexy blades from Bandsaw Blades Direct

These blades are for wood cutting.

We also have a small stock of rather finer pitch blades that came with this tool, and have been re-welded to size. These are a useful standby, but should be used with care for resinous or plastic materials which might clog the teeth when cutting.

Replacing the blade.

Blade Tension.

There is a blade tension indicator which should be adjusted to suit the width of the blade in use.