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Jim Weisgram[_2_] Jim Weisgram[_2_] is offline
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Default Make a Bandsaw Tension Gauge

On Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:33:31 -0700 (PDT),
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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.)