adjusting the craftsman 21400 band saw

[calec]

Handle mounting question

I'm sorry I got screwed up on the model numbers. Mine is the 14" BS. But... in case this helps anyone heres the pics for my setup:

Todd

Hermit, did you remove the top of the Blade Tension Adjustment Knob? How did you do it? Mine seems like it's cemented on?

[hermit]

Hermit, did you remove the top of the Blade Tension Adjustment Knob? How did you do it? Mine seems like it's cemented on?

See, thats what I was afraid of. Mine is apparently different, because the knob comes right off the post. It slips into a "socket" kind of like a car jack rod on a scissor type jack. This made it real easy to modify. You may be able to see the "male" stud that is attached to the knob in the photo.

Todd

[thestinker]

I was googling bandsaw setup to see how to tweek mine. The wood wisperer has a great set up video that talks about almost all your questions.

RS

[calec]

"Speed Handle" mod for Craftsman BS tensioner

Hope the photos are self explanatory.
The aluminum speed handle is bored 0.5" dia. x 0.5" deep.
Steel Blade Tensioner bored 0.5" x 0.75" deep.
0.5" dia brass tube is pinned to the Speed Handle and the Blade Tensioner.

http://www.gregdonner.org/photo1.jpg
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[calec]

Speed Handle source

Sorry I didn't mention the source of the aluminum Speed Handle
(catalog description) came from MSC Industrial Supply. (Here in Elkhart !
Cat#82405119 Cost a bit over $5.00.