On Sunday, October 28, 2012 9:46:40 AM UTC-4, Swingman wrote:
wrote:

Make a DIY bandsaw tension gauge:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iAkRLvLAvI



Apparently, I have been applying way too little tension on my blades.

Now I have a much better idea of where I should be w/ tension.



(I was never a big fan of the pluck and listen for a tone technique.)



I inherited an expensive bandsaw tension gauge many years ago and realized

then that, at least on my bandsaw, the factory marks were way too low also.

Makes a big difference when using the proper tension, so a gauge is a must

if you want to get the best out of some of the older bandsaws, and this is

an affordable way to go about it.



Well done.



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Thank you Swing! I've been putting off making one for too long and regret not making it sooner.