I have recently purchased a used mark v set up with a magna band saw. Went to use the band saw And the blade would turn sideways as soon as I touched wood to it. Tried replacing the blade, same result. I'm new to this hobby/tool And would greatly appreciate some help. The blade seems to be riding on the front of the wheels off of the guide bearings. What am I missing?
Thanks.kc
new member/owner needs band saw help
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caseykerner
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Is the blade tightened appropriately for it's width? Are the guide blocks or wheels adjusted to "nearly touching" the blade?
Now, this may seem a dumb question, but it has happened to me....Is the blade installed with the teeth down on the cutting side?
Now, this may seem a dumb question, but it has happened to me....Is the blade installed with the teeth down on the cutting side?
Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
Do yourself a favor
Casey,
A couple of suggestions.
Get the manual and make sure the saw is correctly set up. This goes way beyond just hooking it up to the headstock. Make sure you understand how to use the tensioner and how to set the guide blocks to the blade. Then, spend some time reading past threads on the bandsaw here on this forum using the search function.
Next, if you're still having trouble, take pictures and ask questions here. I guarantee these guys will have the answer.
Welcome to the forum!
A couple of suggestions.
Get the manual and make sure the saw is correctly set up. This goes way beyond just hooking it up to the headstock. Make sure you understand how to use the tensioner and how to set the guide blocks to the blade. Then, spend some time reading past threads on the bandsaw here on this forum using the search function.
Next, if you're still having trouble, take pictures and ask questions here. I guarantee these guys will have the answer.
Welcome to the forum!
'55 Greenie #292284 (Mar-55), '89 SS 510 #020989, Mark VII #408551 (sold 10/14/12), SS Band Saw, (SS 500 #36063 (May-79) now gone to son-in-law as of 11-11), Magna bandsaw, Magna jointer 16185 (May-54), Magna belt sander SS28712 (Dec-82), Magna jigsaw SS4397 (Dec-78), SS biscuit joiner, Zyliss (knockoff) vise, 20+ hand planes, 60s Craftsman tablesaw, CarbaTec mini-lathe, and the usual pile of tools. Hermit of the Hills Woodworks, a hillbilly in the foothills of the Ozarks, scraping by.
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caseykerner
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caseykerner wrote:Thanks for the advice! I will try And find a manual. Is there an online resource to find one?
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/bandsawmanuals.htm
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange