"Mekon" wrote in message
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My new bandsaw (an 18" Jet) has a blade tensionong indicator that you can
read on the inside and the outside of the upper wheel housing. It would be
a
nice feature - if the two scales agreed with each other.

An indicator is an indicator not an instrument. Shows relative
circumstances, which you can use as a starting point to get the blade
adjusted for your timber, blade, and depth of cut. You knew that, I'm
sure.

Care to imagine what it would cost to get a good tensioning/reading
instrument in place which could stand the vibration, dust, and neglect in a
home shop? Then there's .025 versus .030 1/4" blades, and "low-tension"
rather than standard to compensate for....