As I mentioned, I spent a lot of time at the bandsaw this weekend working on cutting out all the parts for the secret project. I started with putting on a new 1/4" blade that I bought at the woodworking shows from Carter. I had an issue getting it on, it seemed really tight, but I decided it was just me. I tensioned it up and aligned it and just could not get it right. I would get it fairly right, cut some wood, and it would all go to hell. FInally I gave up and went to the other 1/4" blade I bought and this one slipped on and aligned with no issues. Somehow I ended up with a blade that was NOT the right length. I have e-mailed carter to swap me, we will see if they reply or what I end up having to do to chase this down.
Even though I had the blade on right and aligned and tensioned and everything I was still cutting 8/4 hard maple so it just would not do it. Finally I switched to a 1/2" blade and decided I would work with the in-ability to make all the curves I had and things went much better. The 1/4" blade just could not chew enough of that thick wood.
Everything I do with the bandsaw seems to be in threes.....
DD
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