Band saw setup?

[Staffy]

Hi all,
Hope some one can help me out here.

Just got myself a used Band Saw from eBay. Given it a cleanup etc.. as it had been stood for a while. Oiled the bits that obviously need it.

Now the problem is there was no "destructions" with it. So how do you setup the blade to cut straight and square. Are there any does and dont's with these? It has a bi metal blade in it and intend to get some spare from dragon saws that people on here seem to recommend.

Not sure what the make is but it is a 6x4.

All help and advice gratefully received.

Thanks
Phil

 

[rusty69bus]

search yahoo for bandsaw or 4x6 saw there was a forum group covering this

 

[AndyP]

Try here.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/4x6bandsaw/?yguid=199312707

HTH
Andy

 

[JimM]

Hi

I think I've got a pdf at home that goes into some detail on how to set up the blade.

If you still need the info PM me and I'll email it across

Cheers

Jim

 

[Staffy]

Thanks for the replies.

I have signed up to the yahoo group. Waiting for them to authorise it.

JimM check your pm please.
Thanks
Phil

 

[Mikey D]

Hi , if you want a manual for a clarke 6x4 ( theses small saws are all very similar i believe ) e mail clarke via there website www.clarkeinternational.com ,say that you need a manual for a CBS45MD bandsaw
They sent me a link to a pdf

cheers mike

 

[scarecrow]

I also signed up to this yahoo group their looks to be some interesting stuff on their about bandsaws I have eventually got my own to cut pretty good but it took quite a bit of tweaking to get right
I too am awaiting approval it would be easier to get into NASA than this group there must be some really secretive stuff on thers about bandsaw can't imagine what it could be and will probably have to be sworn to silence (like that going to happen)

 

[aametalmaster]

Here is another Yahoo 4x6 group...Bob
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sawking/

 

[shenion]

I moderate one of the other yahoo groups.

Some only have one moderator who only checks for new users infrequently. Most have gone to requiring approval to stop spammers.

Here a link I saved after getting mine:

Bandsaw Mods

aametalmaster has recommended andother yahoo group. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sawking/

 

[scarecrow]

thanks guys got excepted today so still trying to figure my way around there fourm not as simple and straightforward as this one but I'm getting there