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Method 3
The steering wheel method. Start with the blade
in front of you, as if you‘re holding a
steering wheel with your hands at the 9 o‘clock
and 3 o‘clock positions. Simultaneously
twist your left hand up and your right hand
down. As the blade starts to fold, move your
hands closer together while tilting your left hand
to the right and your right hand to the left.
The blade will fall into three coils. A variation of
this method is to hold the blade as above,
but twist both hands inward, so you‘re looking
at your knuckles and the blade will again fall
into three coils.
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9
. Maintenance
All tools and machines require regular
maintenance, and the bandsaw is no exception.
This section details the general maintenance
and care of your bandsaw. In general, we
recommend that you only use a Teflon-based
lubricant on the bandsaw. While regular oil
attracts dust and dirt, Teflon tends to dry and
has fewer tendencies to accumulate dirt and
sawdust on your machine.
Cleanliness and tire maintenance.
One of the major concerns in regards to the
maintenance of the bandsaw is how clean the
tires are. As the saw cuts, some sawdust lands
on the tire of the lower wheel. As the wheel
rotates, the sawdust becomes compressed on
the tire. This is especially true for woods such
as pine. The compressed sawdust could have
a negative effect, such as vibration, short blade
life and drifting of the blade. A brush contacts
the lower wheel and helps to prevent buildup.
You should inspect the tires regularly to check
that buildup is not happening, especially the
lower wheel. The tires are made of rubber
and wear just like car tires. They wear in the
middle, which causes a concavity in the tire.
The deformation makes it hard to track the
blades, and for this reason it is important to
maintain the original shape of the tire. The best
way to clean the tire surface and maintain the
original shape is to sand it with sandpaper.
The old tire surface often hardens and glazes
over and should be redressed occasionally.
This can be done by sanding the wheel with
100-grit sandpaper. This will take off a little of
the rubber and expose new rubber, which is
desirable. Rotate the wheels by hand with the
blade removed.
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Guides
The ceramic side and back guides should be
inspected regularly for cracks and chips. If they
are damaged, they should be replaced as they
could damage your blades and bad guides
will detract from the performance of the
bandsaw. The guides should be cleaned
regularly and any wood gum or dirt removed.
Any commercially available solvent can be
used, and after cleaning they should be
lubricated with Teflon-based lubricant.
Drive Belt
The drive belt should last for many years
(depending on the usage) but needs to be
inspected regularly for cracks, cuts and general
wear. If damage is found, replace the belt.
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