Getting The Best Out Of Your Vertical BandSaw

Written By Corina Sheerinhttp://verticalbandsaw.org 2009©As you probably already know the only way to keepmachinery working reliably, in tip top condition and readyfor use when you are ready, is to look after it properly andperform some regular maintenance. This is true whether it is an automobile, space shuttle,mower or your vertical band saw. Looking after yourvertical band saw does not have to be difficult or take along time, just a few simple checks and actions will keep aband saw at the top its game and ready to give you alifetime of trusty service.Here is one tip that will elongate the useful life of the mostversatile machine tool you have in your toolbox yourvertical band saw.Protect the blade. Just three little words, I know, but 3 words that can have abig effect. You would be amazed at how many people justswitch on and go and go and keep going. Well until theirvertical band saw stops, that is. Take care of your bladeand it will take care of you.A brand new blade is extremely sharp and mostmanufacturers recommend gently breaking the new bladein. The high speed of a vertical band saw means thatgoing at a new blade too hard, too soon, can break thetips off the saw teeth. I would say, reduce the speed byhalf and gently ease the first 40-50 square inches. This notonly gently eases in the new blade but increase it’sdurability.Always remember to loosen the tension of the blade at theend of your sawing. This is because the heat created when