Rob first off get the right kind of blade to saw GREEN wood, get a 3
or 4 TPI blade that has a extra wide set.
That will cut your blank.
You don't need any circle cutting setup, this is NOT cabinet making,
and also the reason many use a chainsaw to cot blanks to a fairly
round chunk.
Also get the bark off the wood, that's where the sand, grit and gravel
hides, blades do not take kindly to that stuff.
Give it a try and come back if you have more questions, we'll try to
help out.


Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

On Mar 20, 7:52 pm, wrote:
I need help so I can cut out 10 or 14 inch round bowl blanks from
green wood on my bandsaw for woodturning on my lathe. The problem is
that my blade flexs too much and I can't do any more adjustments to
the guides or tension.
I have a Grizzly G0555 14" bandsaw. I have tried using Sandvik bi-
metal blades 3/8" and 1/2" widths. The 1/2 blade is too wide but still
bends when I cut bowl blanks with it. I have adjusted the roller
guides many times and set the tension per the manufacturer, and even
set the tension as high as I can turn the adjustment knob. When I use
the 3/8 blade it really bows, to the point that it quits cutting and
binds in the wood. The saw is a 2-speed, I use the highest speed, and
cut real slow not forcing the wood.
I searched the internet for suggestions but haven't found anyone with
the same problem with their Grizzly. I really would appreciate any
suggestions. If I can't cure the blade bending problem, I'll have to
buy another bandsaw, and I'd hate to spend over $1,000.00+ just to cut
bowl blanks.