Most folks recommend that the roller bearings don't quite touch the
blade while running. Many folks advocate using a dollar bill to set
the spacing to the blade.

Bearings should NOT touch nor rotate when the saw is running, or at
worse touch occasionally.

John

On Tue, 08 Jun 2004 16:58:54 GMT, "Carter" wrote:

Hi,

I'm tuning up this bandsaw and I'm not sure of the correct way to
adjust the side and thrust bearings.

When I look at The Bandsaw Book, it gives adjustment instructions for
Cool Blocks and regular guide blocks. It doesn't really mention what
do if you have bearings instead of guide blocks.

As others have observed, while General puts out a quality piece of
equipment, the owner's manual is very economical with its guidance.

I understand that the upper and lower thrust bearings need to be about
1/64" behind the blade to stop the rearward travel of the blade.

What about the side bearings?

Do I also adjust them to the same distance?

Or do I adjust them do they lightly touch the blade?

When I need to clean the bearings, what should I use? (Greaseless
lubricant and old toothbrush?)

Thanks for any help you can offer.