Easy Ryobi Bandsaw Setup

[@SHREDTOKILL]

Dude i just went and bought this saw, just had to stop and tell you this is literally the best review/setup for this saw out to date. Thank you!

[@berlinbuilds]

Hey thank you! Have fun with it! It’s a fun little saw!

[@pangm.4280]

Man! Instead of taking my time to read everything you saved me 30 to 45 mins in 8 mins big thanks

[@berlinbuilds]

Great to hear! Happy to help!

[@shockadellick]

@@berlinbuilds is it possible to purchase metal cutting blades for it?

[@harryn579]

Thank you Nick! Since the boxed directions were unclear I'm grateful for your straight-line delivery and tutorial - I'm going to have some fun with this machine! ...

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks Paul! Have fun with it. I just finished up a cigar box ukulele that I cut the neck out with this machine. It’s a pretty decent little unit for the price 👍

[@annezimmerman4262]

AGREED! The boxed directions kinda read like stereo instructions....clear as mud!

[@annezimmerman4262]

I really appreciate this video; I followed the manual, but watching your video I went back and checked my tension and lowered my blade guard a little more. Thanks for taking the time to make this content- it's relevant and you are a great instructor!! Subscribed!

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks so much for what you said! I'm glad this was helpful and I hope you enjoy the rest of my content! Have fun with all of your projects!

[@RoyCadow]

Thank you. I'm new to band saws. I'm pretty smart but what you showed and demonstrated helps me get past my mental block of using this tool. You're a pretty cool dude

[@berlinbuilds]

Hey thanks! I’m glad this was helpful and I hope you have a lot of fun playing with it. There’s so many fun projects you can do with it so enjoy!

[@liamtheobald-coates4463]

I’m glad you are in a happy place

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks! Me too 🤣

[@jentroncale2085]

Super helpful video!! Just set mine up in under 10 mins.

[@berlinbuilds]

Awesome! I’m glad this helped! Have fun with your projects!

[@jaimequinteros2968]

Good job, way better instruction than the other guy.

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks! I’m glad this helped!

[@RavenheartImaginarium]

Thank you they paper instructions are inadequate for a newbie.

[@berlinbuilds]

You’re welcome! I’m glad this helped out. Good luck on your projects 👍

[@michellegatz7077]

Excellent job

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you!

[@ShainAndrews]

Take your square put it on the table and set it fore or aft of the guide so you can slide it back in line with the blade. Use your eye to see parallel and adjust. That is more accurate than your attempted measurement. Especially when viewing your white garage door behind the gap.

[@berlinbuilds]

That would have been an easier way 😂 Thank you!

[@alicebaladez1930]

Cool beans. This was helpful! I just set mine up! Thank you!

[@berlinbuilds]

Haha thank you! Glad you’re ready to roll!

[@manlibus2005]

Ty this help me a lot

[@berlinbuilds]

You’re welcome! Have fun with it!

[@sullycliftona123]

Might get one after watching ,, if their still around

[@berlinbuilds]

That's a great question! It's been a minute since I did this video but it looks like Home Depot still carries them!

[@bigviper64]

Great video! Very helpful.

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you!

[@lucky5th2]

Thanks, I was feeling really stupid trying to read the directions

[@berlinbuilds]

No worries! Glad to help!

[@GhostForge]

The instructions weren’t great so thank you for this video!

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you! I’m glad this helped!

[@1joshua]

Ikr! No pictures! Who in their right mind reads books with no pictures in it pshhh

[@daringetae5136]

Man, correct me if I'm wrong. The knob on top is indeed for tensioning the blade which means it lowers or rises the upper wheel. The knob in the center is for moving the upper wheel back and forth in order to calibrate the blade on the center of the tire.

[@berlinbuilds]

Oh boy. It’s been a long minute since I set mine up, but what you are saying sounds right in the archives of my brain 😅

[@ObjectivePersonality]

This was really helpful thank you 😊

[@berlinbuilds]

You’re welcome! Thanks for commenting!

[@Makersimagestudio]

Great video. Thank you for the help. The instructions that came with the band saw… they were great… Um just kidding. Thankful for KZbin.

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you! I’m glad this helped. Have fun with your projects!

[@switchhanded]

Besides the speed square and screwdriver, were there any other tools you needed that weren't included? Also, how long did it take from start to finish?

[@berlinbuilds]

It took about an hour from start to finish to get it all set up. The only other tools I used besides those you mentioned were the clamps to hold the saw down temporarily and a knife to open up the box 👍 This one was a really easy set up.

[@robbiethebladesmith]

@@berlinbuilds You call that a knife? Boo. I'll make you a proper box-opener. :)

[@berlinbuilds]

I am so stoked for the knife you are making. You don’t even know!!

[@brittanywarren1493]

Yayy thanks!!

[@berlinbuilds]

You’re welcome!!

[@ShainAndrews]

5:54 is that not a tension quick release? Pretty sure that is what the picture on the side of the machine is telling you about. When not in use do not keep the blade under tension.

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks for the tips!

[@researchandbuild1751]

Imo the blade doesnt get tight enough on this saw. The blade can twist because of this. I own this saw and i think its junk really but i dont have space for a larger saw

[@berlinbuilds]

I see what you’re saying. I think this saw is a good starter saw to get people into doing projects and having fun, but definitely not a “professional” saw that you would see at a cabinet shop.

[@dulcebellz3857]

I thought I was goin bat shit crazy I mean I've gone thru 3 blades in trying to get it tight but I can't I'm a go to my storage n get my craftsman 10>inch

[@maceo2012]

Thank you for addressing this drifting blade issue. I gave mine away because of it. Super frustrating. And cheap. If you were going to upgrade, which saw would you have your eye on guys?

[@Mark-yb1sp]

Nick, can you share what to do to set the blade with the bearings? When I push the wood through the blade, the blade moves back and touches a metal wheel. I’ve seen sparks! Your thoughts?

[@berlinbuilds]

It may be that your blade tension is too loose. Have you tried tightening it?

[@Mark-yb1sp]

@@berlinbuilds Yes, but it won’t tighten anymore than what the knob will turn.

[@berlinbuilds]

Do you have the black lever that lifts the wheels in the right position? I’m wondering if the wheels need to be lifted maybe? I do it at about 2:45 in the film for a reference

[@homehobbybuilds2450]

Have you had experience cutting some hardwoods with it? If so, how did it do?

[@berlinbuilds]

I’ve done some white oak and walnut and it chewed through it like a champ 👍

[@jasno483]

And by the way how do you like that saw? I've had mine now for about 2 years I've used it a half dozen times and it does nothing but blade walk. I've tried everything. I've been woodworking for a long time I do know how to operate a bandsaw on adjust it but this one is good for cutting pine stakes, just like in your video lol. I was just curious what your experience was being able to hold a line or close to on hardwoods.

[@berlinbuilds]

It's been pretty good for me. In hardwoods I've noticed it walking if I'm trying to go fast, but it's been pretty good when I take it slow. Cutting relief cuts has helped a lot with that too. I consider this one more of a craft saw, one for little projects that don't put a lot of load on the saw. It doesn't have as much power as bigger ones as I'm sure you know. Definitely not the best one on the market, but something to get by with for a lot of little projects. That's just been my experience so far.

[@joycees]

I want to make a bunch of Adirondack chairs do you think this can handle the job?

[@berlinbuilds]

I’m not sure if this one would hold up to a bunch of them. The power seems to be good for smaller projects but I don’t know if it would be the best for busting out a bunch of those chairs.

[@robertnavarrete3044]

you don't need bandsaw, you should have MITER SAW, SMALL TABLE SAW& MAYBE A JIGSAW if you want to round up the back and arm rests.

[@cynthiawulff7831]

We just set up this band saw, the instructions mention a jam nut, like, what IS a jam nut?!

[@berlinbuilds]

Haha, I'm not totally sure. Sounds like something that goes into a pie. But that's just my interpretation!

[@cynthiawulff7831]

Thanks for the reply. Your vid made it easy for us to set up the band saw.

[@berlinbuilds]

I’m glad it helped out! Have fun making all your projects!

[@robbiethebladesmith]

YOU DIDN'T USE PUSH STICKS!!! jk just teasing. Great overview, I have this bandsaw myself and found it pretty easy to set up (except getting that dagum blade to rest right). I especially appreciate your hand motions for direction demonstrations. And yeah nope directions I got were not very clear, i might go back and re-calibrate mine like you did

[@berlinbuilds]

Haha, you caught me! Do you mostly use your bandsaw for your knife handles? Hand directions are the only way to go amigo!

[@robbiethebladesmith]

@@berlinbuilds yeah I use the bandsaw to get things closeish, then dial it in with my grinders. I don't do any real precision cutting with the bandsaw, just to get things close to shape to save on belt wear

[@frankfranco5152]

What's the max thickness of lumber you can run thru it ?

[@berlinbuilds]

The manual says 3 5/8”, but my gut says just a little over 3 1/2”

[@jopaul32]

How does it handle steel?

[@berlinbuilds]

Not sure. I'm guessing you could get a blade for cutting steel for it.

[@tassie7325]

I have one of these and I have to say that the instructions for blade tensioning are naff. ie, when you pluck it it should make a note. Well, that is about as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle. From the slackest position to the tightest it will create a note.

[@berlinbuilds]

Love the ashtray analogy! Yeah I wasn’t totally sure how else to describe that one. Make your note sound like mine I guess.

[@tassie7325]

@@berlinbuilds I wasn't having a knock at you. I was having a go at Ryobi's stupid way of describing how to get the correct tension. There are 88 keys on a piano, each of them producing a note. Ego, the tensioning method is so broad a field it is meaningless

[@ricksalek3175]

Just be carful about the top side knob. It actually angles the top wheel and doesn't raise it.

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@MrThenry1988]

I'm not impressed with mine. Was thinking maybe the blades that came with it are no good.

[@berlinbuilds]

What kind of issues are you having with it?

[@researchandbuild1751]

I have bought high quality blades for mine and it still sucks..the saw just isnt very good

[@jasno483]

Miter scale btw

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks!

[@rustywp]

Get a smaller square!

[@berlinbuilds]

Haha, eventually. Sometimes you make do with what you have 😉

[@rustywp]

@@berlinbuilds You don't have a combination aquare?

[@berlinbuilds]

I do. I used the ruler off of it to measure the distance. I just don’t have one of the little short 3.5” ish speed squares yet.

[@supervincemus]

You didn’t show your viewers how to track the blade !!! That’s a huge thing to leave out of the video

[@berlinbuilds]

Some people's kids, right? Sorry I missed that! That definitely would have been good to show.

[@jimmyturner5589]

Waste of my time.

[@berlinbuilds]

Well, thanks for the engagement for the KZbin algorithm anyways 👍