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bandsaw problem
I need help so I can cut out 10 or 14 inch round bowl blanks from
green wood on my bandsaw for woodturning on my lathe. The problem is that my blade flexs too much and I can't do any more adjustments to the guides or tension. I have a Grizzly G0555 14" bandsaw. I have tried using Sandvik bi- metal blades 3/8" and 1/2" widths. The 1/2 blade is too wide but still bends when I cut bowl blanks with it. I have adjusted the roller guides many times and set the tension per the manufacturer, and even set the tension as high as I can turn the adjustment knob. When I use the 3/8 blade it really bows, to the point that it quits cutting and binds in the wood. The saw is a 2-speed, I use the highest speed, and cut real slow not forcing the wood. I searched the internet for suggestions but haven't found anyone with the same problem with their Grizzly. I really would appreciate any suggestions. If I can't cure the blade bending problem, I'll have to buy another bandsaw, and I'd hate to spend over $1,000.00+ just to cut bowl blanks. |
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