Leon wrote:
On 10/29/2012 4:44 PM, Mike Marlow wrote:
Leon wrote:
On 10/29/2012 9:20 AM, Mike Marlow wrote:
Leon wrote:


Ok I have the solution. On a saw with the typical pointer
indicating tension you mount a mercury switch. 3 wire mercury
switch. When the pointer moves one direction as the blade warms
up the switch tilts and a tension motor begins to increase
tension until the mercury
switch is again in a neutral position. As the blade cools and the
pointer moves in the opposite direction the switch indicates to
loosen tension. You zero the mercury switch when you initially
adjust the blade
tension.
What could be more simple? :~)

More simple? Easy... How about - a scantily clad brunette leaned
over and poised for adjustments as needed. Requires no engineering
effort, pleasant to work with, guaranteed to keep you focused,
and... can clean up afterwards.

***Note*** Some have tried to substitute blondes for brunettes
with dismal results. The retraining time between cuts was
prohibitive.


Well that was cute in a Jr.High sort of way but does not solve the
problem of having to stop the saw, open it up, and check the tension
every couple of minutes.

Your sense of humor on strike today?


No, is yours? I said it was cute in a Jr. High sort of way, did you
take offense to that?

No - not at all. Just misunderstood ya I guess.

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-Mike-