Having finally received my new blades from Lenox I'm thinking I figured out
where the bulk of bandsaw blade injuries happen. It isn't during operation,
it's unpacking the new blade.

So I get my new blades, 3 tpi resawers and note the twisties holding the
blade in a coil. So I undo one twistie, so far so good, then undo the other
twistie. The blade didn't immediately uncoil so I tugged at one loop
Sproing!
"Ah my hand!"
Now I have this lethal origami tangled around my arm like a bear trap.
"Hmm maybe if I pull on this section to relieve pressure on the skin..."
SPROING!
"Ahh my arm!"
But ever so gently I manage to slide the blade off my arm and before my eyes
watch it transform into a nice perfect oval shape. So now, looking like I
got mauled by my cat I can begin resawing planks.

We'll see how the blade does now that it's been blooded. It can't be any
worse than that junk that was one it originally.

Eigenvector wrote:
Having finally received my new blades from Lenox I'm thinking I figured
out where the bulk of bandsaw blade injuries happen. It isn't during
operation, it's unpacking the new blade.

So I get my new blades, 3 tpi resawers and note the twisties holding the
blade in a coil. So I undo one twistie, so far so good, then undo the
other twistie. The blade didn't immediately uncoil so I tugged at one loop
Sproing!
"Ah my hand!"
Now I have this lethal origami tangled around my arm like a bear trap.
"Hmm maybe if I pull on this section to relieve pressure on the skin..."
SPROING!
"Ahh my arm!"
But ever so gently I manage to slide the blade off my arm and before my
eyes watch it transform into a nice perfect oval shape. So now, looking
like I got mauled by my cat I can begin resawing planks.

We'll see how the blade does now that it's been blooded. It can't be
any worse than that junk that was one it originally.

I believe there are a large number of carpenters and machinists who
subscribe to the TIUITAARFYL system of bandsaw blade unpacking.

1. Take the package containing the bandsaw blade outside, into a large
empty space.

2. Holding the blade tightly together with one hand (to prevent it from
escaping) remove any packaging and restraining materials.

3. Throw It Up In The Air And Run For Your Life.

4. After several seconds, return to the large open space and pick up the
neatly detangled and unpacked blade.

8-)

Spott

On Aug 21, 1:41 am, Spott wrote:
Eigenvector wrote:
Having finally received my new blades from Lenox I'm thinking I figured
out where the bulk of bandsaw blade injuries happen. It isn't during
operation, it's unpacking the new blade.

So I get my new blades, 3 tpi resawers and note the twisties holding the
blade in a coil. So I undo one twistie, so far so good, then undo the
other twistie. The blade didn't immediately uncoil so I tugged at one loop
Sproing!
"Ah my hand!"
Now I have this lethal origami tangled around my arm like a bear trap.
"Hmm maybe if I pull on this section to relieve pressure on the skin..."
SPROING!
"Ahh my arm!"
But ever so gently I manage to slide the blade off my arm and before my
eyes watch it transform into a nice perfect oval shape. So now, looking
like I got mauled by my cat I can begin resawing planks.

We'll see how the blade does now that it's been blooded. It can't be
any worse than that junk that was one it originally.

I believe there are a large number of carpenters and machinists who
subscribe to the TIUITAARFYL system of bandsaw blade unpacking.

1. Take the package containing the bandsaw blade outside, into a large
empty space.

2. Holding the blade tightly together with one hand (to prevent it from
escaping) remove any packaging and restraining materials.

3. Throw It Up In The Air And Run For Your Life.

4. After several seconds, return to the large open space and pick up the
neatly detangled and unpacked blade.


Some years ago, I realized that unpacking blades was time to imitate
that guy with the pointy nose, Michael Jackson. One glove, in my case
on the left hand, can save a lot of bleeding. Or put one glove on the
right hand, untwist the ties, and toss the blade gently onto the grass
(if I throw with my left hand, I'll probably hit myself). Two gloves
works fine, too, but I'm not always able to find a mate for my glove.

On Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:04:52 -0700, "Eigenvector"
wrote:

Having finally received my new blades from Lenox I'm thinking I figured out
where the bulk of bandsaw blade injuries happen. It isn't during operation,
it's unpacking the new blade.

So I get my new blades, 3 tpi resawers and note the twisties holding the
blade in a coil. So I undo one twistie, so far so good, then undo the other
twistie. The blade didn't immediately uncoil so I tugged at one loop
Sproing!
"Ah my hand!"
Now I have this lethal origami tangled around my arm like a bear trap.
"Hmm maybe if I pull on this section to relieve pressure on the skin..."
SPROING!
"Ahh my arm!"
But ever so gently I manage to slide the blade off my arm and before my eyes
watch it transform into a nice perfect oval shape. So now, looking like I
got mauled by my cat I can begin resawing planks.

We'll see how the blade does now that it's been blooded. It can't be any
worse than that junk that was one it originally.

Be very very careful.... Once they taste human blood, well you get the
idea...

-dickm

"Eigenvector" wrote

Having finally received my new blades from Lenox I'm thinking I figured
out
where the bulk of bandsaw blade injuries happen. It isn't during
operation,
it's unpacking the new blade.

I always wear gloves when handling bandsaw blades. Undo the ties, throw it
on the grass outside, and stand back. May take a couple of tosses, but it
will eventually open up by itself:

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki....aspx?id=31409

Also shows another method to fold a blade using the corner of your
workbench.


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KarlC@ (the obvious)

Swingman wrote:

I always wear gloves when handling bandsaw blades. Undo the ties, throw it
on the grass outside, and stand back.

I take off the twistie-ties, put the blade on the floor, and let the
shop cats take care of the rest...


Only kidding! G

Swingman wrote:


http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki....aspx?id=31409

Also shows another method to fold a blade using the corner of your
workbench.

Cool. Unfolding is NP, folding can be. This almost makes me want to rush
out to the shop and refold a bunch of blades

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"Eigenvector" wrote in message
. ..
Having finally received my new blades from Lenox I'm thinking I figured
out where the bulk of bandsaw blade injuries happen. It isn't during
operation, it's unpacking the new blade.

So I get my new blades, 3 tpi resawers and note the twisties holding the
blade in a coil. So I undo one twistie, so far so good, then undo the
other twistie. The blade didn't immediately uncoil so I tugged at one
loop
Sproing!
"Ah my hand!"
Now I have this lethal origami tangled around my arm like a bear trap.
"Hmm maybe if I pull on this section to relieve pressure on the skin..."
SPROING!
"Ahh my arm!"
But ever so gently I manage to slide the blade off my arm and before my
eyes watch it transform into a nice perfect oval shape. So now, looking
like I got mauled by my cat I can begin resawing planks.

We'll see how the blade does now that it's been blooded. It can't be any
worse than that junk that was one it originally.

Typically you toss the blade on the ground on the shorter blades. I learned
on the longer ones, mine is 150", tossing them on the ground does not
usually work. Oddly the longer they are the less they want to uncoil
rapidly. I uncoil and recoil mine with out gloves and by holding on, with
the longer blades it's not such a big deal. A few years ago I was shocked
to watch the guy at the saw mill coil and uncoil his blades with little
effort or drama.

"Swingman" wrote in message
...

"Eigenvector" wrote

Having finally received my new blades from Lenox I'm thinking I figured
out
where the bulk of bandsaw blade injuries happen. It isn't during
operation,
it's unpacking the new blade.

I always wear gloves when handling bandsaw blades. Undo the ties, throw it
on the grass outside, and stand back. May take a couple of tosses, but it
will eventually open up by itself:

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki....aspx?id=31409

Also shows another method to fold a blade using the corner of your
workbench.

I learned by watching Michael at M&S saw mill to coil a blade by pointing
your hands down and turning your hands inward while lightly stepping on
the blade. The blade stays put with out the end flopping around.

I think they sent you a blade from Christine's car!

Jon


"Eigenvector" wrote in message
. ..
Having finally received my new blades from Lenox I'm thinking I figured
out where the bulk of bandsaw blade injuries happen. It isn't during
operation, it's unpacking the new blade.

So I get my new blades, 3 tpi resawers and note the twisties holding the
blade in a coil. So I undo one twistie, so far so good, then undo the
other twistie. The blade didn't immediately uncoil so I tugged at one
loop
Sproing!
"Ah my hand!"
Now I have this lethal origami tangled around my arm like a bear trap.
"Hmm maybe if I pull on this section to relieve pressure on the skin..."
SPROING!
"Ahh my arm!"
But ever so gently I manage to slide the blade off my arm and before my
eyes watch it transform into a nice perfect oval shape. So now, looking
like I got mauled by my cat I can begin resawing planks.

We'll see how the blade does now that it's been blooded. It can't be any
worse than that junk that was one it originally.

"Spott" wrote in message
...
Eigenvector wrote:
Having finally received my new blades from Lenox I'm thinking I figured
out where the bulk of bandsaw blade injuries happen. It isn't during
operation, it's unpacking the new blade.

So I get my new blades, 3 tpi resawers and note the twisties holding the
blade in a coil. So I undo one twistie, so far so good, then undo the
other twistie. The blade didn't immediately uncoil so I tugged at one
loop
Sproing!
"Ah my hand!"
Now I have this lethal origami tangled around my arm like a bear trap.
"Hmm maybe if I pull on this section to relieve pressure on the skin..."
SPROING!
"Ahh my arm!"
But ever so gently I manage to slide the blade off my arm and before my
eyes watch it transform into a nice perfect oval shape. So now, looking
like I got mauled by my cat I can begin resawing planks.

We'll see how the blade does now that it's been blooded. It can't be any
worse than that junk that was one it originally.

I believe there are a large number of carpenters and machinists who
subscribe to the TIUITAARFYL system of bandsaw blade unpacking.

1. Take the package containing the bandsaw blade outside, into a large
empty space.

2. Holding the blade tightly together with one hand (to prevent it from
escaping) remove any packaging and restraining materials.

3. Throw It Up In The Air And Run For Your Life.

4. After several seconds, return to the large open space and pick up the
neatly detangled and unpacked blade.

8-)

Spott

I'll have to try that on the next few that I get from them. My cat was
looking at me funny this morning. you know that look "Hmm, I wonder where
the scratches came from. Hey he's been seeing another cat!"

"Swingman" wrote in message
...

"Eigenvector" wrote

Having finally received my new blades from Lenox I'm thinking I figured
out
where the bulk of bandsaw blade injuries happen. It isn't during
operation,
it's unpacking the new blade.

I always wear gloves when handling bandsaw blades. Undo the ties, throw it
on the grass outside, and stand back. May take a couple of tosses, but it
will eventually open up by itself:

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki....aspx?id=31409

Also shows another method to fold a blade using the corner of your
workbench.


--
I'll have to file this away for future use. If unpacking the thing gave me
life-threatening wounds, I can imagine the carnage if I ever tried to fold
it back up.

Watching the video it's actually quite intuitive as to how it's folded,
something I would never had guessed without seeing it.

"Eigenvector" wrote in message
news

"Swingman" wrote in message
...

"Eigenvector" wrote

Having finally received my new blades from Lenox I'm thinking I figured
out
where the bulk of bandsaw blade injuries happen. It isn't during
operation,
it's unpacking the new blade.

I always wear gloves when handling bandsaw blades. Undo the ties, throw
it
on the grass outside, and stand back. May take a couple of tosses, but it
will eventually open up by itself:

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki....aspx?id=31409

Also shows another method to fold a blade using the corner of your
workbench.


--


I was a machinist for 25 years and that was the most ridicules thing I've
seen on the net. Take a new blade out of its packaging and throw it on the
concrete floor! Well it's not a new blade anymore. You simple put one of the
coils under your shod toe and gently unwind it teeth pointing away from you.
To recoil put one end of the loop under your shod toe grab the center of the
long loop and twist down and you have a coil, no one gets injured. I have
done this with 3/4" wide blades and it's very controllable. (with a little
practice). But putting a blade under a table 2 inches and having it face you
as you walk forward is just stupid!

Rich

"Rich" wrote

"Swingman" wrote in message

I always wear gloves when handling bandsaw blades. Undo the ties, throw
it
on the grass outside, and stand back. May take a couple of tosses, but
it
will eventually open up by itself:


http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki....aspx?id=31409

Also shows another method to fold a blade using the corner of your
workbench.

I was a machinist for 25 years and that was the most ridicules thing I've
seen on the net.
snip
But putting a blade under a table 2 inches and having it face you
as you walk forward is just stupid

Notice the "grass outside" and "another method" ... different strokes for
different folks AND, you do have a 50/50 OPTION on whether to put the
_sharp_ side up to fold it like they say in the video.

... it's not my usual method, but what the hell ... don't knock it 'til you
tried it, no matter how "ridicules"!

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KarlC@ (the obvious)

Coiling:

Slip long piece of wood - broom stave, garden roller handle, flagpole etc.
inside loop.

Hold loop between teeth.
Start to turn anti clockwise away from pole, and then cartwheel left,
bringing right foot over head, pivoting from floor on left hand and land on
both feet, facing 180° away from starting position.


Continue rotating to left, ducking so that crossed blades pass over head.

Remove blade from between teeth - CAUTION, this bit can be hazardous - and
walk towards pole, bringing both loops together with one hand while lifting
the pole out of the way with the other.

No need to fasten, simply slip the doubly-coiled blade into an open drawer
and slam it shut.

On Aug 22, 11:33*am, Bored Borg
wrote:
Coiling:

Slip long piece of wood - broom stave, garden roller handle, flagpole etc..
inside loop.

Hold loop between teeth.
Start to turn anti clockwise away from pole, and then *cartwheel left,
bringing right foot over head, pivoting from floor on left hand and land on
both feet, facing 180° away from starting position.

Continue rotating to left, ducking so that crossed blades pass over head.

Remove blade from between teeth - CAUTION, this bit can be hazardous - and
walk towards pole, bringing both loops together with one hand while lifting
the pole out of the way with the other.

No need to fasten, simply slip the doubly-coiled blade into an open drawer
and slam it shut.

test post.

On Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:04:52 -0700, "Eigenvector"
wrote:

Having finally received my new blades from Lenox I'm thinking I figured out
where the bulk of bandsaw blade injuries happen. It isn't during operation,
it's unpacking the new blade.

So I get my new blades, 3 tpi resawers and note the twisties holding the
blade in a coil. So I undo one twistie, so far so good, then undo the other
twistie. The blade didn't immediately uncoil so I tugged at one loop
Sproing!
"Ah my hand!"
Now I have this lethal origami tangled around my arm like a bear trap.
"Hmm maybe if I pull on this section to relieve pressure on the skin..."
SPROING!
"Ahh my arm!"
But ever so gently I manage to slide the blade off my arm and before my eyes
watch it transform into a nice perfect oval shape. So now, looking like I
got mauled by my cat I can begin resawing planks.

We'll see how the blade does now that it's been blooded. It can't be any
worse than that junk that was one it originally.


I have a pair of leather gloves in the shop, mostly used when steaming
wood but I use them every time when handling sometimes unpredictable
bandsaw blades.

Phisherman wrote in
:

I have a pair of leather gloves in the shop, mostly used when steaming
wood but I use them every time when handling sometimes unpredictable
bandsaw blades.

Cheap protection! I picked a pair up for around $10 at the BORG, and then
went to Menards and found another pair on sale for $5! They're well worth
the expense and effort to use. If it looks like something might poke me or
get dangerously pointy, I'm wearing them!

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