On Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 12:40:28 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On 1/16/2020 10:51 AM, Brewster wrote:
On 1/8/20 2:31 PM, knuttle wrote:
I have an older table top bandsaw that I have used for some time.Â* I was
using a fine metal cutting blade on the saw, but changed it out for a
wood cutting blade for an upcoming project.

With the metal cutting blade every thing was fine, but when I switched
the wood cutting blade would not cut.Â*Â* It is almost like pushing the
wood into a wall.

I have check every thing I could think of ie teeth directions, tension,
etc.Â* I have checked the height of the blade guide to insure that there
is clearance for the wood to pass under it.Â*Â* I have purchased a new
blade but not installed it yet thinking the that may be the problem.

Is there any thing else I should be considering that would cause the saw
not to cut?

I know you mentioned the blade guard was clear, but more times than I
care to admit, I've had my guard raised enough to clear, but a setscrew
on the back hangs down about 1/8" below and catches the wood causing a
WTF? moment. Ditto for the table insert.

-BR

OP: I replaced the blade and realized the speed of the saw was set to
slow. Made some adjustments and now every thing is working properly.

I'm glad you fixed it. Not sure how a slow blade would make the wood
seem like it was being "pushed into a wall", but as long as it's working
that's all that counts.