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reible wrote:I've been doing more reading on the shopsmith bandsaw and my newest question has to do with the aligning the blade tension scale. From what I understand the edge above the notch should be aligned with the left side of the bar.... so mine goods right, right?

Ed

Yes, I think you're good!

Ed
When you refer to "the edge above the notch " are you talking about point #1 in this photo or point #2. I have been using point #2 and would read it as set for a 3/8" blade. BTW, what is the yellow item at point#3?
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What software tool do you use to insert the red arrows?

Hi,

I think the edge above the notch is #1.

There is no blade on, and from what I have gathered the reading is on the left of the red strip, as in it is reading "nothing".

#3 is a florescent tube lamp, not part of the bandsaw but I've been using it while working on the saw. I have the table off for now, want to be able to get the bearings adjusted before I put it back on.

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Ed

prmindartmouth wrote:Ed
When you refer to "the edge above the notch " are you talking about point #1 in this photo or point #2. I have been using point #2 and would read it as set for a 3/8" blade. BTW, what is the yellow item at point#3?

reible wrote:Hi,

I think the edge above the notch is #1.

There is no blade on, and from what I have gathered the reading is on the left of the red strip, as in it is reading "nothing".

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Ed

Correct on both counts.

OK, Ed, in tune with you now! Left edge disappears behind scale even with the band width just like manual says.......

Dusty, I used SnagIt, added the arrows and numbers to the screen capture, then into Paint Shop Pro to resize the image to under 800x600 for uploading.

prmindartmouth wrote:OK, Ed, in tune with you now! Left edge disappears behind scale even with the band width just like manual says.......

Dusty, I used SnagIt, added the arrows and numbers to the screen capture, then into Paint Shop Pro to resize the image to under 800x600 for uploading.

Thanks Peter.

I wanted to add a bit more about the window I cut in the cover. I opted to do my own to fit a strip of 9600 lexan I had. It is smaller then the official window but I'm happy with the smaller size and can see the settings quite clearly.

I used some "figuring" to locate where I thought the window should go then masked the opening. Just in case I did a view port by drilling one hole to makes sure I was where I though I was. I was, so I then drilled the four corner holes followed by connect the dots to cut out the hole.

I used a step drill for the drilling of this as well as the hole for the adjustment tool, it worked great.

The picture shows the cut out piece just for reference:
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You can find a lot more post on the subject here:
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=6716

Ed

Back to the ratty looking cover. I'm thinking a coat of paint might make it look better. Not sure I want to put in much effort so I'm thinking of using a spray paint that works on plastic. The color need not match the other equipment and the inside actually looks better then the outside so it will just be the out side I do.

Has anyone given this a shot... ah has anyone used the paint for plastic on the outside of the cover?

I have to go out this afternoon so I might stop by a hardware store and get a can but would like to have some feed back before I spray.

Ed