On Sat, Sep 28, 2024 at 04:36 PM, Robin wrote:
I may be 100% WRONG, but then again, maybe NOT?
Our 4X6 band saw 's rollers are NEEDED to orient (rotate) the blade 90? (about) so the blade is aligned front to back.
Without the rollers in place the blade would be rotated about like yours.
Without the blade guides is a very good way to start setting up your saw.
1) confirm that blade has good tension and tracks well, The blade should kiss the back ledge on the wheels and both wheels. A little difference is okay but it should be close to the same (one wheel can have a slight gap)
2) turn the square so it is against the fixed jaw with the rule on the square parallel to the blade.?
3) If the rule is not parallel with the rule on the square move the fixed jaw to make it so.?
4) Now reinstall the blade guides. Clamp a small 6 inch rule to the bade to assist in make it vertical.?
5) Make test cuts and adjust blade guide laterally or twisting until the blade cuts square in both directions.?
Note: scribe a line in on the base so that you will know where to position the fixed jaw. This line will be parallel with the pivot pin in yours saw (for the head) and that is always the best starting point.?
Mark
Mark