On Tue, 23 May 2006 23:29:59 GMT, Cap'n 321
wrote:

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.

Is it the blade that came with the saw? If so that may be the
culprit, and before you pull your hair out trying all manner of
adjustments to the saw you may want to try a good quality blade -
timberwolf is what usually gets recommended here. I've been using the
Woodcraft house brand. The blade that came with my Delta wandered all
over the place for the 15 seconds it was on the saw - though the Delta
blades I used to get for my old 9" saw weren't bad.


-Leuf