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[mpc]

Any chance the wheels themselves are mis-aligned? I.e. are the 3 and 9 o'clock positions of the wheels possibly out of whack? (imagine grabbing the wheel at 3 and 9, pushing with one hand and pulling with the other) Adjusting the lower wheel is possible via the goofy 4 screws & locking nuts mounted to the backsides of most saws - the screws that support the axle shaft of the lower wheel. Many times the upper wheel is loose in this axis so that the bottom wheel controls the blade alignment.

If the wheels are way out of whack, I'd expect the blade guide bearings or guide blocks (whatever your saw uses) would be slightly angled relative to the blade, just like the miter slot. If they line up with the blade nicely, then don't mess with the wheels - concentrate on the table.

The 4 bolts that hold the trunnion to the work table on my saw pass through slightly oversize holes in the table to allow the type of alignment you asked about. Not a whole lot of adjustment range but there is some range.

mpc

[greenacres2]

Not a big deal. they don't really cost more custom made than precut to an specific length except you won't find them at Sears or Home Depot. Which is not where you want to get BS blades anyway.

I recommend Highland Woodslicer - $29.95 for 70.5 to 137 inches, a 1/2" blade for making straight, rip or veneering cuts.

http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/w...aw-blades.aspx

Actually you might find Sears/Kmart and now Ace Hdwe with 91" BS blades. Seems to be a "Craftsman size" and i'm thinking i see them there when i look. Never have seen a 95 1/2 or 105" at Sears though.

Might not want to buy them there--but it's the most likely supplier.

earl

[toolguy1000]

Okay - band saw is up and running.

Cut out a beginner band saw box.

One big challenge ---- the blade is angled a couple of degrees off of perpendicular.
I checked the blade's alignment with a combination square, and it's off.
The blade is good, at 90 degrees to the surface of the table. However, it's not 90 degrees from the edge of the table. (parallel to the miter slot).

Can't figure out how to adjust the table (found the angle --- that was easy --- but can't rotate the table compared to the blade).

I centered the blade on the upper wheel, just like the Carter video showed. also tuned the guides so there's no contact. All of that worked great.

is the table bolted to the trunions> if yes, try loosening the table mounting bolts and hope there's enough play to rotate the table. what does the owners manual say about that adjustment?

[durango dude]

the manual doesn't really address issues re. table alignment.

Am hoping the trunnion bracket has a little adjustment room.

The manual effectively says "keep away" on the subject of lower wheel alignment.

Am thinking about dialing down the speed from 2600 FPM to 1400 FPM (it's adjustable).

Am modestly satisfied with the new tool.

Will focus on free-hand band saw cutting for awhile.