So how quiet do these bandsaws run? The reason I ask is the new to me bandsaw that I just got is loud. I'm running at the speed it says to on the bandsaw and it sounds like something is rubbing. Are the cooling blocks supposed to touch the saw blade or just come real close to the saw blade? It's not squealing like they say it will when cutting something if the bearings are bad. Its just loud.
Thoughts on where to start? I'm certain its user error.
Noisy 1991 Bandsaw
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chapmanruss
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Re: Noisy 1991 Bandsaw
Spooner,
You asked
https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/manuals/845539.pdf
You asked
They are not supposed to touch. See page 18 of the Owners Manual found at the link below for more help. It is for the newer Band Saw but other than the aluminum table all of the other information is applicable to all the Shopsmith/Magna Band Saws.Are the cooling blocks supposed to touch the saw blade or just come real close to the saw blade?
https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/manuals/845539.pdf
Russ
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Mark V 520
All SPT's, 2 Power Stations & Crafter's Station
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored.
Re: Noisy 1991 Bandsaw
Band saws are by nature not very quiet. 
There is a very good thread that explores how the Shopsmith Bandsaw works, and how to adjust and align it, that you may find helpful.
https://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/main ... t8542.html
There is a very good thread that explores how the Shopsmith Bandsaw works, and how to adjust and align it, that you may find helpful.
https://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/main ... t8542.html
Ron Dyck
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10ER #23430, 10ER #84609, 10ER #94987,two SS A-34 jigsaws for 10ER.
1959 Mark 5 #356595 Greenie, SS Magna Jointer, SS planer, SS bandsaw, SS scroll saw (gray), DC3300,
Re: Noisy 1991 Bandsaw
The manual is referring to the stock steel guide blocks that come with the saw. Spooner said "cooling blocks". If he in fact has cool blocks then they are adjusted up against the blade.chapmanruss wrote:Spooner,
You asked
They are not supposed to touch. See page 18 of the Owners Manual found at the link below for more help. It is for the newer Band Saw but other than the aluminum table all of the other information is applicable to all the Shopsmith/Magna Band Saws.Are the cooling blocks supposed to touch the saw blade or just come real close to the saw blade?
https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/manuals/845539.pdf
John & Mary Burger
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Hooper, UT
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
Re: Noisy 1991 Bandsaw
how do you tell the difference between cooling blocks and steel blocks? These are black and it's a 1991 Bandsaw so I'm assuming it would be using the newer style parts.
Re: Noisy 1991 Bandsaw
They are probably steel. Use a magnet. Cool blocks are an upgrade. They don't come standard on the band saw. They are a non metallic material. They can be snugged right up to the blade for added stability.Spooner wrote:how do you tell the difference between cooling blocks and steel blocks? These are black and it's a 1991 Bandsaw so I'm assuming it would be using the newer style parts.
https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cat ... blocks.htm
John & Mary Burger
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
Re: Noisy 1991 Bandsaw
cool blocks are graphite I think and will feel much lighter than a steel guide in your hand
good to know the graphite blocks should be touching the blade-I think I followed the manuals adjustment instruction-which leave them -just- not in contact.
b
good to know the graphite blocks should be touching the blade-I think I followed the manuals adjustment instruction-which leave them -just- not in contact.
b
Re: Noisy 1991 Bandsaw
Well they are not steel... But not sure if they are graphite either.
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BuckeyeDennis
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Re: Noisy 1991 Bandsaw
Yup, those are Cool Blocks. Per Olson, which I believe is the OEM: Cool Blocks are made of a non-metallic composite material Graphite Impregnated Phenolic Laminate with three synthetic dry lubricants.
https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cat ... blocks.htm
https://www.olsonsaw.net/shop/band-saw- ... de-guides/
https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cat ... blocks.htm
https://www.olsonsaw.net/shop/band-saw- ... de-guides/
Re: Noisy 1991 Bandsaw
You injured your what? 
Mitty big words for a woodworker Buckeye. LOL!!!
So these should touch the blade???
Mitty big words for a woodworker Buckeye. LOL!!!
So these should touch the blade???