You can twist it back and tap it relatively straight - making sure to stay
away from the teeth, of course. This is a gentle hammering, not a
blacksmith-type. it will harden the blade a bit, even when conducted on a
wooden anvil.

Move your guides out to keep it from binding, and use it for rough work
until it goes.


"RonB" wrote in message
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A few days ago I managed to get a 3/8" bandsaw blade crossed up as I was
finishing with a thick piece of hardwood. Short story shorter, I ended up
with a twist that is set into about 3" to 4" of its length. I am guessing
at it's worst its about a 10 to 20 degree twist. I didn't realize until
today that the "rattle" effect was too severe to leave it on the machine
and
swapped it out.

Is there any Practical way to straighten one of these? It is a fairly new
and sharp blade. Obviously sharper that the user.

Thank you in advance for any advice.
RonB