"Cap'n 321" wrote in message
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Hi ...

I'm trying to make friends with my new Sears 10" bandsaw. I'm trying to
cut some 1/4 inch hardboard for some templates and the blade tends to
twist as I'm follwing my curves. The manual says nothing about blade
tension. I've lowered the guide so it's just above the cutting surface.
Any suggestions of what I need to do to keep the blade on track will be
appreciated.

You have to adjust everything. You do have the guide lowered, but there is
a bearing behind the blade that should almost, but not quite touch. There
are guide blocks that should sit just behind the teeth and clear the blade
by about the thickness of a dollar bill doubled. They you have the same
below the table. The blade must be riding on the wheel properly, and, of
course the tension must be tight enough. They you must use the proper width
blade for the curves you are cutting.

Once adjusted, you also have to push the work through properly. It is very
easy to try to turn the work while it is not moving and twist the blade too
far. I've never done that, of course, but I've heard stories about others
doing it.