5/8" bandsaw blade tension

reluctant43 · Post by **reluctant43** » Thu May 24, 2012 9:10 am

Anybody have a suggestion for the correct tension when using a Shopsmith 5/8" resaw blade on the bandsaw? The tensioning scale on my saw stops at 1/2".

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Thu May 24, 2012 9:37 am

Use the 1/2" mark.

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Thu May 24, 2012 9:34 pm

Beeg (bob) is right on the money. Somewhere there is a written instruction to use the 1/2" mark for tensioning a 5/8" blade.

Here is a copy of the on-line sales pitch for bandsaw blades - - underlining is mine.

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F. 5/8" Woodcutting Resaw Bandsaw Blade

5/8" Woodcutting Blade - 3-4 Variable TPI - This blade is used strictly for resawing wood up to 6 inches thick and straight cuts only. Variable-spaced tooth design gives a more aggressive cut, less tooth vibration and ultimately, a finer finish cut. Use 1/2" tension setting on Shopsmith bandsaw.
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