I recently bought a Mark 5 with a number of attachments that I have to figure out how to use. One is a band saw that has a 1/8" wide blade installed. I want to install a wider blade, maybe 1/4 inch.
So my question is: Can you just switch blades or are there other little support items that have to be installed with it. I got the operators manual off the Shopsmith website but it doesn't go into detail about switching blades.
Band saw blade width
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Just swap out for the blade ya want. Then adjust the guide blocks and tension the blade correctly.
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