Adjust Bandsaw | Drift, Resaw, Blade Guides, Tension, Sharpening

[@DaveWirth]

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[@freezeframer3663]

Best tutorial on bandsaws I have ever seen bro, short, concise, and includes only the important things

[@tommytitmouse]

Dave, may I thank you very much. I had an issue with my bandsaw after I put a new blade in it. It started making a really bad noise which I knew didn`t sound right. I left it for ages hoping I could get someone who knew what they were doing as far as adjustments were concerned but I never found anyone. I decided to look on KZbin and saw your procedure. And I`m extremely happy to tell you after following your Sequence of adjustments I have it once again running smoothly with no horrible noises coming from it. So a Big massive thankyou from the UK.

[@chrisjones1519]

I waisted 3 hrs tinkering with my small Axminster bandsaw trying to get the tension right, then I came in and watched your video now it can cut a half millimetre veneer off a 3ft length length of 2x2 . Great advice

[@Riley.Greenup]

Man, I am so glad I found this video!! For 5 years I’ve dealt with my bandsaw wandering and diving off my line. I honestly just quit using it because I was so fed up. Last night I found this video and made adjustments as it takes about and man it cuts PERFECT. One thing I would say though: a bandsaw blade is like $10.. don’t waste an hour of your time sharpening an old blade, just go buy one

[@luminousfractal420]

blade that came with mine was all kinked. didnt trust it at all. day one bought a new blade for it. quality one. worth checking your blades good on a new machine.

[@tunez4moodz34]

I don't know if you can help but I keep black marks on my tissue after cutting with bandsaw

[@adamst.laurent9264]

It may be overkill but while watching you’re watching your video, I used my vinyl cutter to make note of your tips and I adhered them right to the front of the band saw as a personal reminder. Thank you for the post.

[@daniellegrandpa]

Finally found a band saw video that teaches me something.

[@hannahflynn6115]

Trying to set up my brand new 9" WEN, without much shop experience. Your visual demos-e.g., tapping the blade to show us how much flex, etc. are super helpful. Thank you so much!

[@AerialLensVideo]

MANY THANKS! YOU fixed my saw. Followed your advice after putting a fresh new "tire" on. My 12 in Craftsman (very similar to your model here) has never cut straight - for years - now it is just fine and the miter guide is no longer a joke.

[@gardnep]

I think that was great advice after struggling all afternoon to get the blade to stay on the wheel. I will give it a run

[@mic3a26]

Fantastic how-to. Right to the point & easy to follow. I've been having fits with a similar bandsaw & this is the best 6:14 I've spent on the youtubes helping me with the issues. Props & thanks.

[@Puffball-ll1ly]

Man i watched a dozen videos and your is the 1st that met my requirements THANKS

[@dbnoho]

Gullet center took 90% of the chatter marks off right away. 10 second fix. Love it.

[@tunez4moodz34]

What's gullet center?... I have a problem where I'm getting black marks on tissue after cutting on the bandsaw

[@AaronTWas]

Thank you for the video! I too have a small benchtop bandsaw with narrower wheels. When I saw the Snodgrass video, I assumed that the bit about centering the bottom of the gullet pertained only to bigger saws with wide enough wheels to still support to the whole blade even with it moved back farther - something like a 3/8” blade would have the back of it hanging off of the wheel. I see that it has still improved things for you though, so I’ll give it a try. Thank you again!

[@jimmygiannakis3638]

Good tips just like Alex's tutorial... Keeping pitch off the tires with some simple green and blowing all that sawdust helps also!

[@ChadLandry59]

Many thanks, just got a new bandsaw and getting ready to change blades. I am going to watch the video you recommended next.

[@sumandl]

I met Alex couple times on the woodworking shows. He's a great Guy with a lot of bandsaw knowledge. Keep it up 🤜

[@Hengry-hn7rb]

For for wood bandsaw he’s the man

[@RandolOlah]

Thanks for the video, I have that exact bandsaw and never really know haw to set it up right.

[@gregorydanson3159]

Thank you for this. I bought a band saw and it worked perfect. Then the blade came loose and it was never the same again. I was using it and after frustration, turned to KZbin. Now it works perfectly again. The only thing I did was reposition the teeth.

[@aquatalk6661]

Very helpful video, thank you so much. Every time you said something that wasn't clear enough, you followed up with a closeup and explanation. Videos are rarely this helpful.

[@timothydaniels504]

Thank you for posting this video. I just bought a Rikon 10” saw and changed the blade. I had it centred to forward on the top wheel and my resaw cuts were pretty lousy. Tried your suggestion about centering the gullets...it was perfect. Thanks for sharing this information.

[@richiepunx]

Thanks a million for the info! The wheels not needing to be coplanar will save my life. I could spend hours trying to get the top and bottom to line up perfectly.... Definitely going to give my saw a tune up later

[@MSRWorkshop]

This is partially true. If you’re running a blade where is tracks entirely on the tire it’s fine, but if you run a large blade you run the risk of hitting the rim of the wheel ..... some saws don’t have a rim, like most smaller saws, then you’re ok. On large saws there is a 1/8 tall metal rim that is in the front and back of the tires and with large blades you don’t want it hitting.

[@beebob1279]

thanks. Simple and to the point. I'll be working on my bandsaw next weekend. The blade was shifting from side to side and now I know why.

[@Kiaa5679]

Thanks for the video. Did everything you said about adjustments, but, it was still cutting to the left, until I replaced the blade as one last thing. Now it cuts straight and quick.

[@rv9324]

100th video i watched on bandsaw adjustments and this IS the solution for mine. I got goosebumps when it finally made a perfect cut. Thanks!

[@larry5864]

Thanks, your advice has great. Alex’s Video was great. I have a Delta bandsaw just like yours. This was my only Delta tool that I was not happy with. And it was my fault. After I adjusted everything. The second I turned it on, I could hear the different. No more Drift. Again, thanks for your help.

[@TomGlander]

Correct. Gullet edge lines up with centerline of the top wheel. Then tracking is dead on perfect. I did a 7-inch wide resaw with perfect alignment after setting up this way. Thanks.

[@apostoliccontender349]

Really enjoyed seeing a small bandsaw, gives me hope!

[@patprop74]

This video was in my recommended feed lol but still nice to share info, on my old Rockwell beaver, I shimmed out the bottom wheel bracket the thickness of a fender washers, Just so when I have a 1 inch resaw blade, it does not drive itself off the bottom wheel. but you are 100% correct, as long as the gullets are in the middle of the top wheel, no drift happens which means less blade tension is needed and longer tool and blade life. Cheers Mate!

[@ronscarbrough3381]

Great video for me. Most have big fancy saws, but this is more specific for my little Delta. Thanks

[@shawnbaker4554]

Thanks man good video. Im a chef and have to cut 1,000 l.b.s of beef a few times a week. Saw blades that break mid cut cause fkn heart attacks, I didn’t know about the gullet band placement on the upper wheel. I’ll try it today

[@johnl900]

Thank you, thank you, thank you lol! Just got a new band saw and it keeps cutting to the right! Took a while to find the right video to explain. Good stuff man thanks!

[@borislum1998]

thanks, Dave for making this video. those three points are excellent. please vacuum the saw dust inside every so often. cheers

[@richhesketh5521]

Thank you for this. Between you and Alex my saw is so much better👍🏻

[@Maine307]

Greatings from the winter months of Maine.. I needed this video ! Thank you! You broke this down "Barney Style" . THANK YOU!

[@steves2061]

Thank you. I have been struggling with this on my Delta bandsaw for years!

[@meemeemeemeemee]

OMG thank you so much 🙏🏻 that makes so much sense to prevent the twisting of the blade (keeping the teeth supported) I can finally start producing my designs!!

[@brucetaylor3348]

Awesome!! I picked up the same bandsaw and was thinking of getting rid of it because of the drift. I'll try these adjustments! Thanks!

[@ElizabethFranquiEsq]

I took all of your tips and also watched Alex's video and it totally fixed my problem! BTW - your video was just as good!

[@alastairmackay4589]

Good lad 👍 I’m off to try this on a very similar Lumberjack saw. Thank you

[@nickbailey202]

Thank you! I bought my first legit bandsaw early in the year but couldn't get it to cut straight and it's been sitting ever since. I'll give this a shot tomorrow

[@MrDr8ke]

Good video, I like how you were right to the subject

[@OJesusX3]

Thanks man. All I have to say is that I have a 62" Ryobi bandsaw, and you helped make it a heck of a lot better. Not perfect, but still miles from where I was before. 😊🌎❤️💪

[@baibhavraaz2100]

Thank you brother you solved my problem...🙏 From India 😊

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Excellent! I just got a Delta BS-100 second hand. This is exactly what I was looking for.

[@culturetoronto]

Bro this is gold. I bought a bandsaw for $80, has no tires and the belt just snapped. Needless to say I'm trying to fix this thing...

[@bigviper64]

Ten Star Video!…you did a great job. And yes, its very helpful.

[@smoky5833]

You can use paper to adjust the back bearing. Paper usually runs about 1/1000th of an inch. I found centering the blade on top made all the difference for ripping/re-sawing also.

[@Bhraonain]

Excellent summary - just the quick guide I was looking for 👍

[@charris2613]

Yesss!! Thank you sir. Been doing my head in until I watched this vid

[@gdeli]

I’m sure this will help a lot thank you.

[@johncase2974]

Awesome ! Short, to the point and great audio. Thanks for making and posting the video.

[@tedpuckett2779]

Thank you for posting this! Very helpful

[@greyspot00]

Thanks for the cliff notes version :)

[@copyrightproduction1]

You are a savior my guy!

[@troubledseed]

So so glad I found your video!

[@alicebaladez1930]

Thanks a mil!!! I hope this works for me!

[@floatswitch]

Worked like a charm thanks!

[@Angela-wc8bk]

Thank you so much, I'm just setting up my new bandsaw now and that was super helpful!

[@bushratbeachbum]

Does the saw cut straight now? The first cut you made was way off parallel with the bed. Maybe it was just for show but it would be good to see how accurate you can get it

[@CK-mi5tw]

Just the vid I was looking for. Have a fairly new bandsaw thats all over the place. Impossible to do straight cuts without twisting all over the place! My tracking is way off if thats where the blade is supposed to cut. Thanks for the info. Off I go to the shed again!

[@yorefresh3785]

same thing happened to me with my new portal cable

[@chrishunt5717]

Excellent vid Dave great advice worked really well for me.

[@tomcook5813]

What do you adjust to get the teeth to ride in the middle?

[@Cyclingrob79]

Glad I came across this. I wasted a piece of Ebony ☹️ due to blade drift😢

[@hercflyer]

Great vid Dave. Just what I needed. Thanks!

[@alero666]

Hello . Finally . Found your vid so helpful in setting up my Ryobi 9 inch band saw. I put a new 3/8 blade on and did all of the ajustment you mentioned but when i cut wood it cuts to the left no matter what I do. Any thoughts you might have would be great. From up here in northern Canada keep up the great vids.

[@TheMichaelcollins]

Thanks, great useful tips

[@dwdale68]

Thanks, Dave! This really helped.

[@OAbbas]

Thnaks for the video. Tomorrow will try these improvements )

[@danielombard6677]

Great stuff....i have Learn lots in this quick video.... 🙏

[@philipprehmuss6864]

great video ! this was the information i needed. perfectly described what to do to make it better

[@andrewdevita2068]

Great advice! Thanks!

[@horsejumpridego]

Thank you Dave!

[@Mathieu168]

I'm new to woodworking etc. And I got an old 3 wheels band saw, does the adjustments you talk about here are the same for a 3wheels saw? Thanks!

[@DaveWirth]

I think so. I'm guess the tip wheel has the adjustment so it should be the same. My issue was that it would never cut straight, the blade with zigzag left and right. so as long as the teeth are supported by the wheel it should cut better.

[@agjohnsonandson]

Nice job on the video. Right to the point. Thank you!

[@angelilim8770]

How can we fix the blade to avoid disalignment and detachment from the top metal plate?

[@ObsessiveAboutCats]

Thank you. This was exactly what I needed.

[@philipp_juede]

Thanks for the video. One question though: what if the blade is almost as wide as the top wheel? Should I center the gullets anyway and let the rest of the blade be unsupported ,off from the wheel? Hope this is understandable ,-) Thanks....

[@DaveWirth]

I know what you are saying - i'm not sure of the answer. But yes, i think it's ok if part of the blade is un-supported. But not sure.

[@cbart3634]

Now that makes sense! Thanks. Appreciate the video.

[@pamelalainez2765]

Thank for the information .My band saw is new, when I operate it, the belt or band that goes on the lower pulley comes off the rollers. please help

[@frankryan8100]

1/2” blade on that beast?

[@darksoul-ii9zf]

Thanks I just got one n I broke the blade. Here I am looking for information Thanks buddy

[@shaineriches4369]

So what would you do if you got the widest blade for that machine but its to wide to centre the gullet on the blade to the top wheel? What would you do then?🤔🤔 centre the blade to the top wheel??

[@DaveWirth]

I'm not sure. I think for one of my blades - the edge opposite the teeth, hangs off the wheel edge.

[@azizqassim9257]

I messed with my bandsaw today and I don't seem to be able to reset it.. I will try and do what you just showed in this video and hopefully it will work 😂

[@stormbytes]

Terrific help. Thanks!

[@lbdeuce]

You should link the video you recommend

[@dianakesl1814]

I'm new to bandsaws. I just bought a 1952 Homecraft 10" saw to learn with. I painted it and I believe got a good deal for $50 bucks if I can get it to work. New blade new stand w/wheels. I watched as many info videos as I can find to get familiar with my saw. My blade keeps moving over to where it's going to jump off. I've adjusted my blade first then I adjusted the guides. I tightened the blade to where I feel it's 1/8" when I tap it. Could my tires be bad? They look ok. Drift is my problem. (Rusty)

[@DaveWirth]

If it's that old, maybe the rubber on the wheels have worn off. The wheels need to be convex shape for the blade to ride on them. you could maybe use tape or something to build up the convex shape on the wheel. Kind of like this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/in_Yq5xjn7KLpbs

[@dianakesl1814]

@@DaveWirth Thanks so much Dave. I'll try that and if not put new tires on it.

[@richardbusuttil9252]

A sharp blade makes a mountain of difference

[@zootycoon246]

Hi Dave- I have the exact same band saw in this video. What type of saw is on yours? Mine looks way thinner

[@DaveWirth]

I forget. I sold the saw for like $80 or $100 a few years ago. I think i just looked up the blade length then bought one on Amazon. Originally i had a thinner blade but it broke at the weld.

[@A_Stereotypical_Heretic]

I've done all these things, except the blade sharpening, and mine still drifts to the right facing the teeth. After about two inches of cut it'll start slowly walking to the right. So frustrating. I have to stop my cut and then side cut that portion off and start over 🙄

[@SonsOfThunder229]

Question, brand new Jet 15" resaw band saw. I cannot keep the gullet in the center of the wheel. The blade corrects itself after one full rotation. What am i doing wrong, thanks

[@DaveWirth]

Mine had the upper wheel adjustment on the back for pitch. The bottom wheel didn't have any adjuster knob and had to be shimmed. But i would try other stuff before resorting to shimming anything.

[@SonsOfThunder229]

@@DaveWirth i got it, i had to adjust the tracking. Its a new machine and i still needed to learn it. Runs really well now

[@randysteed5054]

My blade runs right on the front end of the lower wheel! Any idea what is causing this? I have the Delta bandsaw and the blade keeps jumping off. I think because of the bottom wheel

[@DaveWirth]

The bottom wheel is not intended to be adjusted, but it's possible. You can take the wheel off and add shims or washers to change its pitch or distance from the ends.... Not a great solution though. You could also shim the top wheel to get it to align with the bottom.

[@JeffJackson86]

Great video, needed that info, awesome you gave credit

[@Mohammed-zu4uk]

Hi Dave Wirth, What reason bandsaw blande broke when cutting metal. Thanks

[@DaveWirth]

I believe a metal cutting bandsaw should be spinning much slower, like 300 versus 1,000. And i forget the units it's not rpm its like fpm or something. But whatever, when cutting metal it should spin much slower.

[@coderman1]

huge help thank you

[@estenorth50]

Thanks

[@Markkrochuk1979]

How did you centre the gullet on the upper wheel?

[@DaveWirth]

Ya i guess i never really showed that. The saw had an adjustment screw handle on the back that pitches the wheel in or out.

[@Markkrochuk1979]

@@DaveWirth thx

[@techtinkerin]

Excellent thankyou 🙂

[@L2fish]

My blade tracks crooked and cuts off to the side

[@jeffgodra4690]

Thank you help a lot