Is your band saw bouncing or jumping through the saw guides? This is a serious issue, but a tough one to understand, because there are various issues associated with bouncing saw blades. To ensure your blade doesn't suffer the damage bouncing can cause, it is essential to understand the root causes of blade bounce so you can fix the problem. Here are a few of the common causes you should be on the lookout for.
First, it is essential to check the straightness of both the blade and the weld to ensure neither interferes with the cutting operation. A lack of straightness in either the blade or weld could be causing the blade to bounce. Next, check the blade tension and ensure it is high enough to keep the blade bounce to a minimum. That way, your blade won't take as much damage.
Keeping the wheels in good condition is essential to avoiding blade bounce. If the wheel bearings are worn, blade bounce is more likely. Furthermore, it is key to ensure that the blade is not bent and that the blade guides are both intact and functional. With patience and organization, you can ensure that your blades remain bounce-free.
Common Causes
Often, a blade will "bounce" or "jump" when passing through the saw's guides. This will cause problems by overloading the blade gullet or causing expensive damage to your head feed system. The following is a list of the most common causes for a "bouncing blade".
Straightness of the blade.
Straightness of the weld.
Blade tension is set too low.
Wheels are out of round.
Blade guides are damaged.
Blade is bent.
Wheel Bearings are bad.
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