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How To: Easy Bandsaw Blade Tracking
Guy the Tool Guy, here. Bandsaw blade tracking is over-complicated way too often, so I wanted to make a simple tutorial of how to properly track your bandsaw blade, adjust the tension, and square your bandsaw table to the blade. If you found this helpful, subscribe for more upcoming videos on all things woodworking from tutorials, in-depth reviews, and product first-looks!
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  • @c.l.mcintosh624
    @c.l.mcintosh624 4 дня назад

    Thank you very much it was very helpful

  • @scottbrooks2351
    @scottbrooks2351 Месяц назад

    thanks for sharing. i needed a no nonsense bandsaw tune up video. much appreciated!

  • @Rockstars-Gig-Memorabilia
    @Rockstars-Gig-Memorabilia 2 месяца назад

    Very useful. Thank you!!

  • @dslboysc1
    @dslboysc1 6 месяцев назад

    I just bought some trouble a Delta 18” with two knobs for blade tracking. The manual is no help. It just says turn both knobs equal amounts.. Great! That’s real help full. Nothing about both clockwise or counterclockwise, or one clockwise and other counterclockwise. Or hints on turns to track the blade forward or backwards. Can anyone help haven’t found a video with two adjustments knobs?

  • @jesusvilla7837
    @jesusvilla7837 7 месяцев назад

    Simply thanks! Great video, easy to follow along and understand.

  • @mattedwards4533
    @mattedwards4533 7 месяцев назад

    Very good information!

  • @armus550b
    @armus550b 7 месяцев назад

    Did I miss something or is his whole advice about tracking a blade oh just put it in the middle? This is kind of a nothing video

  • @EduardoBryce
    @EduardoBryce 8 месяцев назад

    Great video. My blade sits perfect and as much as I spin it manually it stays bang on centre. However as soon as I run it on the motor the blade comes off after a second or so!

  • @apriln2108
    @apriln2108 9 месяцев назад

    Where are you making adjustments?

  • @anonymouspdg6121
    @anonymouspdg6121 9 месяцев назад

    Nice and simple. I have had guidance about the surface of the wheels being a bevel and that the gullies of the blade should be in clear air so just off centre? Is this true?

  • @StephenWager
    @StephenWager 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @justinjuk
    @justinjuk 10 месяцев назад

    thank you, sir!

  • @dawnbigwarfe6871
    @dawnbigwarfe6871 11 месяцев назад

    I am having a heck of a time getting the bandsaw blade on my jet 14” JWBS-14sfx model bandsaw. I have literally tried everything to get the blade to stay in the middle. When pressure is applied while sawing the blade tracks to the rear of wheel. This causes the blade to loosen. When sawing stops the blade travels near to center again but not exactly in same place when started. I am using a Timberwolf 3/8 6tpi blade with a fine kerf. Saw unusable for a week now with approximately 3 hours total use since purchase last year. Any suggestions. This has been very frustrating to say the least for such a bragged about bandsaw.

  • @cvzphotography
    @cvzphotography 11 месяцев назад

    Lol, I was gonna say, I'm a tool guy and I certainly don't have a micrometer. 😂

  • @thomaszaccone3960
    @thomaszaccone3960 Год назад

    Subscribed. How about a video on how to upgrade a bandsaw? Like replacing solid side blocks with bearing guides/ I have a 14" Jet bandsaw i added a riser block to i would like to further improve. Replacing tyres this week.

  • @daringetae5136
    @daringetae5136 Год назад

    Nice vid. What's the solution when the blade drifts to the right when trying to cut a straight line? The guiding bearings perfectly set, but still the blade drifts. Why? Thank you.

  • @88rushrocks
    @88rushrocks Год назад

    Thanks for sharing

  • @WarwickNicholl
    @WarwickNicholl Год назад

    Very clear and useful demonstration. Much appreciated.

  • @puzzlering1
    @puzzlering1 Год назад

    Hi thank so much for this video, everything so well explained and presented, I am completely new to bandsaws, my first set up, I had followed the instructions on the suppliers video and had the saw running until yes the blade came off, I was able to get it sorted thanks to this video, also the tips for setting the bearings are fantastic more detailed than the suppliers, so hopefully I will get sawing and creating now. I was looking forward to watch the rest of the videos in the series, so I hope all is well. Take care Sam Ps I did subscribe 👍

  • @lawrencep5427
    @lawrencep5427 Год назад

    Guy...great video and teaching ....thank you. Question on my Jet JWBS 14SFX when I set up with a 3/16 blade.....I track it in the middle of the tire by hand and also by turning it on.....and every thing is all good, but then in the middle of cutting out a bandsaw box the blade has completely come forward and slides right off the wheel. Any suggestions on what I'm doing wrong? or what the issue can be? Driving me nuts! My guides are all set up properly .....I'm thinking my tension is good. But still have that issue of the blade losing its tracking when cutting a pattern/bandsaw box.

  • @matthewdrake9699
    @matthewdrake9699 Год назад

    But he never mentioned why the bandsaw blade came off in the first place or any solutions?

  • @glennclarke9787
    @glennclarke9787 Год назад

    Very good Guy, I will now go and try your method on my new titan bandsaw. Look forward to see your next video, All the very best Glenn 👍

  • @paulmenzies
    @paulmenzies Год назад

    Thank you

  • @TheOneAndOnlySame
    @TheOneAndOnlySame Год назад

    At work we have a Jet almost like this one and no amount of tinkering it makes it cut straight: the blade invariably twist and start cutting to the right (we're cutting AL ) Quite frankly, those saws are very cheap looking and feeling, thin and wobbly . We also have an old 1970's Syderic band saw (french manufacturer ) and it cuts straight as a laser and requires no playing left and right with this or that gizmo. It's also mostly cast iron , weighs a proverbial ton and doesn't wobble. Much better tool.

    • @cvzphotography
      @cvzphotography 11 месяцев назад

      I have the same problem. No amount of tinkering can get the blade to track straight on the top wheel. 😢

  • @davidt8438
    @davidt8438 Год назад

    By listening to him talk I get the sense this guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about or why he’s doing what he’s doing. Now that I’ve completed the video, I’m sure of it. Too many awkward pauses, very few close up shots, lack of using the proper terms and his skimming over certain subjects (details) and worst of all…no theory on why you’re doing what you’re supposed to do. And by the way, that was a dial indicator not a micrometer.

  • @DD-gq1uq
    @DD-gq1uq Год назад

    So long as my blade isn't drifting, it doesn't have to lay center in on the wheel? Mine lays further to the back.

  • @williamcastleberry7338
    @williamcastleberry7338 Год назад

    I have a question for you about my craftsman 14" bandsaw. The saw is set up like you said, and it has made this sound since new. The wider the blade the worse the thump and louder the noise. It's a thump and wining sound. I have checked all the blade guides, nothing wrong with them or the blade. It doesn't matter what blade I put on the saw. It does get louder when trying to resaw a wider board. Do you have any ideas?

  • @garycrooks6711
    @garycrooks6711 Год назад

    Great job Guy! It takes more talent to simplify things than to keep or make them complicated. You have done exactly that.

  • @terryleewayman9942
    @terryleewayman9942 Год назад

    I just picked up an old wards bandsaw. the first thing I did was to clean and paint it up. I had taken the top wheel off before the blade was running true. now it drifts and comes off within a few turns. adjusting does not seem to help. the tires are cracked and worn they are on the way here along with a new blade. not wanting to wait on my new parts I went and tried to put the old blade back on. last time I had done anything with a bandsaw was around 10th grade and although I passed its been a long time and need a refresher on the use and maintenance of a band saw. I had ordered rubber tires that is what is on it now. the tires are 12 inches and the blade is 78 inches long. the old blade is about 1/4 wide and I ordered one that is Magnate M78T58T4 Meat Bandsaw Blade, 78" Long - 5/8" Width, 4 Tooth, 0.025" Thickness. I was not sure of the length at the time I ordered it looks to be 77 3/4 hopefully it will adjust to fit.

  • @cjustus648
    @cjustus648 Год назад

    Great video! Very helpful! You explained this in such a way that my GREY HAIRED BRAIN UNDERSTANDS! THANK YOU

  • @toonybrain
    @toonybrain Год назад

    Very helpful. And I like your attitude that fixing the issue is easy. We live in a world of hype.

  • @trisic2697
    @trisic2697 Год назад

    Great video! Thanks for posting!

  • @petes1292
    @petes1292 Год назад

    Great video, Thank you !

  • @lloydthomas-vs9ft
    @lloydthomas-vs9ft Год назад

    Great tips

  • @FamilyMentors
    @FamilyMentors Год назад

    Thanks, Guy. I like the tape idea. I have the same saw and the quick tension arm is loose in the off position. Wheel seems out of position. Have you had this kind of problem?

  • @CannibalCommunist
    @CannibalCommunist 2 года назад

    This was super helpful, thanks!

  • @barryhammel6521
    @barryhammel6521 2 года назад

    When I start ripping into the wood the blade wants to turn why .

  • @garypaterni2740
    @garypaterni2740 2 года назад

    I’m still having problems with my wen 10 Inch tracking issues the rollers on the bottom are confusing for an old guy like me I really don’t know what to do ,it doesn’t track right hope you can help hopefully this old fart can figure out a way to send you pictures

  • @minkus36
    @minkus36 2 года назад

    wonderful video-thank you so much for taking your time to make the video

  • @tgcctxusa
    @tgcctxusa 2 года назад

    Very systematic process. Great.

  • @phoenixinfinity595
    @phoenixinfinity595 2 года назад

    Great video new subscriber thank you

  • @mouta3252
    @mouta3252 2 года назад

    I can’t keep my band saw blade running straight. I rocks back and forth. Not side to side. I’ve changed the blade and it’s still doing it. There’s no videos on RUclips on how to fix that issue.

  • @3LeafCustoms
    @3LeafCustoms 2 года назад

    I know this is different from the JET J8201K Metal/Wood bandsaw, but hopefully this helps. I’ve had issues with getting this thing good since getting it. Not enough info out there in it yet. Gonna try this though.

  • @bobwalker2293
    @bobwalker2293 2 года назад

    Guy the Tool Guy - Thank You for getting PopPop up and running!

  • @mickjulian7499
    @mickjulian7499 2 года назад

    Maybe simple but doesn't address the problem of the blade coming off the bottom wheel!

  • @jimboone3390
    @jimboone3390 2 года назад

    I have an old Craftsman band saw. It has about 3 degree drift - I adjusted the tracking on the blade and it is dead center. It did not solve the problem. I also adjusted the table. It helped but the table doesn't have enough adjustment to solve the problem.

  • @JJAH28
    @JJAH28 2 года назад

    Just bought this band saw (first one) and have watched several videos on how to set it up, tracking, etc. This video and explanation is the single best one I have seen. It really helps that you have good camera angles and close-ups of the saw blades as you explain what you are doing. Well done my friend! God bless!

  • @mary_samuelson
    @mary_samuelson 2 года назад

    Haha. You had me with that micrometer.

  • @ryanreynaldpeters290
    @ryanreynaldpeters290 2 года назад

    By far the best video. Simple easy no complicated crap. Thank you sir 🙏

  • @nathangarn9922
    @nathangarn9922 2 года назад

    This is about my 10th video on this subject and this was the best. no further videos needed. Thank you!