Replies

1. 
   RichardZ | Mar 16, 2009 07:39pm | #1

   Hello RickL,

   Thanks for the insight. I though it would make more sense if they were both centered on the tires but as you said if it works, leave it alone.

   r

2. 
   RalphBarker | Mar 16, 2009 08:06pm | #2

   "Tracking band saw blade"

   I've always found that bandsaw blades leave pretty distinctive tracks, and are easy to follow in all but sandy terrains, where the wind quickly erases the tracks. ;-)

1. 
   HWG | Mar 16, 2009 10:12pm | #3

   Ralph, the moss grows on the north side of the blade, if that will assist you in your search.Woody

1. 
   RalphBarker | Mar 17, 2009 12:34am | #4

   Thanks, Woody, but I think the moss thing applies only to very old ones, who have settled into a sedentary lifestyle. The younger ones slither through the sand like a Western Diamondback, and about as fast. ;-)

2. 
   flairwoodworks | Mar 17, 2009 04:32am | #5

   Ralph,I love California's beaches except for Laguna beach. I cut my feet on a bandsaw blade there.Edit: Yes, I'm joking. I'd be glad to have cut my foot on a $$$ Resaw King. Would have been a really clean cut - no infection.Chris @ http://www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com
   (soon to be http://www.flairwoodworks.com) - Success is not the key to happiness.  Happiness is the key to success.  If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

   Edited 3/16/2009 9:33 pm by flairwoodworks

1. 
   RalphBarker | Mar 17, 2009 08:42am | #6

   That's one of the reasons I moved from CA to New Mexico, Chris. In CA, they just let 'em run free. At least here in NM, we train 'em to herd roadrunners, so they have a full and rewarding life.

3. 
   RichardZ | Mar 17, 2009 02:23pm | #7

   I think some of you have way too much free time; maybe a hobby like woodworking might prove beneficial?

   r

1. 
   AL800 | Mar 17, 2009 05:21pm | #8

   I owned 2 $$$Laguna bandsaws and had to sell all my machines when I sold my home last year.  Now I am working in a small basement and cannot bring in big equipment via bulkhead so I had to settle for a smaller 18."  I checked out all the 18" saws that I could and ended up with a Steel City. They put better design and heavier parts than most that I saw and yes,  there are differences in quality and engineering compared to a Laguna or Agazzani but not enough to make any difference in the cut.  I obtain the same results with the SC using a Highland Woodslicer blade.  I bought a Laguna carbide blade  but haven't used it yet because the woodslicer does a heck of a good job for most re-sawing jobs.  I recommend it highly.  Used to use Timberwolf re-sawing blades and they too are great but I think the Highland is a cut above.  Just my 2 cents. 

3. 
   PeteBradley | Mar 17, 2009 06:59pm | #9

   > ...when the machine was idle I opened the lower wheel well and noticed that the blade was not centered on the wheel tire.
   > I haven't experienced any problems with my Jet but feel that both wheels should be parallel.

   Just one more example that coplanar is the most overdiscussed "issue" on woodworking forums. As you suspect, there's nothing that needs fixing here.

   Pete

   
   

   ---

   Edited 3/17/2009 11:59 am ET by PeteBradley

1. 
   RalphBarker | Mar 17, 2009 09:16pm | #10

   Ah, but isn't "co-planar" the woodworking equivalent to psychobabble's "co-dependent"? ;-)