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Do you recommend any kind of lubricant for the tensioner? I released my tensioner bar today and nothing happened, then I unscrewed the manual tensioner until the rod pulled out and still nothing happened. I then took a ball peen hammer and tapped lightly on the tensioner and it popped down and released the blade. The saw is a Delta 28-276

I just picked up a 12" tilthead for nearly nothing..the guy didn't know you could tighten the tilthead lock so whenever he used it the head would drift into a tilt...Anyway I fixed it and it works great. I chan😢ged the blade to a new 3/8 6t blade and new Urethane tires. The issue I have are trying to find replacement guide blocks, I can't find replacements anywhere. My last resort are cutting and drilling some rectangular cool blocks to fit. Any idea where I can find the correct blocks without having to manufacturer them myself? Thank you.

What did we do before youtube? Great demonstration of know how.

The true master.we are not worthy

I'll have to make do with the guides on the 1/4" as Carter don't send their gear to New Zealand.

This video was a life saver…although it DID take SEVEN spring-clamps for me, LOL! (Oh, and just a few expletives…😎)

This worked perfect. I just needed my wife to help me as well 😅

Very interesting video! Do you have a video on how to change the belt on the motor? I have the same bandsaw and the belt is broken.

I have this bandsaw. The bottom thrust bearing is back as far as it can go and is still touching the 1/2 inch blade. What am I missing in the adjustment? The block that the bearings are mounted in is back as far as it can go also. My blade is tracking on the top wheel with the gullets almost in the center of the wheel. I adjusted the blade forward on the tire a little to give more adjustment on the bottom thrust bearing. Can’t see what I’m missing in the adjustment. There should be plenty of adjustment but it just isn’t.

I looked thru comments and didn't see anything mentioned about your stated bandsaw speeds around the 15 minute mark. You said woodworking blades are around 31,000 SFPM - shouldn't that be 3100 SFPM range? Metal bandsaw blades are also a good bit slower than mentioned. Otherwise, another GREAT video - I've got a Rikon 10-326 with the variable speed option. Thank you for sharing knowledge on bandsaws and blades.

Thank you so much. You deserve all the respect you have earned.

Great video, great saw, it's a versitile work horse! The table on this saw also tilts up to 15 degrees and has a tilt indicator scale (tilts to the RH side). Mine also came with an integral air pump that blows saw dust away from the blade while cutting- or at least it used to. The connecting rod pin came out, blowing a hole in the side of the plastic housing and I had to remove the guts (piston rod was banging around inside as it rode up and down the cam, the cam being pressed onto the motor shaft). I could not figure out how to remove the pump/ cam from the motor shaft, and that what led me to this video. That air pump housing has an access hole in the bottom, and I assume it is for lubrication. The rotating part I removed was pretty dried up, lubrication wise. I would have shot some lithium grease in there every year had I known. The rubber bellows also had a hole worn in it, so I did not attempt to repair the connecting rod pin. Just though some might find this interesting/ informative.

This was the bomb! Thank you for a thorough yet to-the-point video!

Thank you for the awesome video. The wheels on my PowerMatic 14" PMBS-14 have tire a channel that is .094" wide. The old tire was slightly under 1" as well. The new urethane tires are exactly 1.00" wide, slightly wider than the wheel (the wheel is crowned and impossible to measure accuratly, but the old tire COULD be measured ). Will a 1" tire on a .094 channel run OK in the long haul (I already installed them). I couldn't find narrower after market tires. Thank you for the awesome video.

Plate and a step by step for this? Seen it done by Alex but can’t see what

Hi Alex. Really love your videos. You’re my go to guy for all things band saw related (as I’m sure is true for a bunch of woodworkers!). I have the Harvey Ambassador 14” and just ordered the 3/8” Greenwood blade as well as a 3/16” Carter w 4 tpi. Is it helpful to have this stabilizer for these blades or only to be used for 1/4” and less blades? Looks like a great product.

I installed my tires just like you did with the clamps and it was not too difficult. I still wonder about crowned tires ?

The rain deer is getting OLD!...Time to find something else you can cut out quick and easy

Thanks for the clear tutorial. Just bought a set and am now ready to install!

Does anyone know if Carter makes a 125” blade length. I have a Harvey that requires this size but didn’t see them on the Carter site. Thx.

Hi Alex thanks for the info on the blades. I have a Laguna 14/12 . Is there a stabilizer for this bandsaw ? Thanks

That is flipping awesome,,,,, very nice,,,,, what blade would you recommend for cutting logs like this????

Thanks Sir.

Excellent! Now I can tune this thing. It all made sense til I saw the thrust bearings. I'll dial it in til this old Craftsman spits a part I can't service.❤

I’ve got the rikon 10-324.i’m assuming that it’s about the same.i have had problems with breakage of blades,set mine from your other video.i also am running the Kreg fence system.the only thing i don’t like about it is when you chance a blade,you have to take off the entire fence system.i bought the cheaper set of bearings,couldn’t afford the ones that are on the 10-326,which i really wanted.any feedback back?

Awesome ❤

Absolute Pro! Thank you

Great video

I just bought one of these craftsman 12 inch bandsaws in pretty good shape but wheels are out of balance do you have a vid or some advice ? need help bad thanks .......mike

Thanks Alex. I miss The Woodshow's. Was planning on going here in 2024 but several were canceled. I attended your classes several times. Always learned something new.

Well, isn't this something? On 5/6/22 I called to order a Standard Model #1-STD1 to replace one that I had on my Grizzly 14" Band saw. I cut the dog leg off it and drilled and tapped a hole in the side to mount it in the guide support of my jet JWB-10 (this was very simple and easy to do). I have been using it for almost two years now and it has been awesome. When I called them back on 5/6/22, I talked to a woman and asked her why they don't make one for 10" band saws, especially the jet JWB-10, and she said that they were too small for a stabilizer to be of much benefit? I told her I got one to work on mine and it worked very well, and they really should reconsider making one to fit them. Well, it looks like they did. 👍 Anyway, like I said, I've been using my modified stabilizer for two years now and I will never go back to standard guides on this machine. All the Best, Chuck. P.S. My modified stabilizer is much smaller (not as tall) than this one and allowed me to cut over 1/2" off the bottom of the upper blade guard, giving me a little extra room. This is very helpful as the Jet JWB-10 doesn't seem to have as much resaw height as some other 10" band saws on the market at the time I bought mine. This might not be important to some, but to me it is. P.P.S Get their 10" Ultra Blue Urethane Tire, SKU# TQ-10. The stock black rubber tire is just junk. From the looks of it my set will last the life of the saw.

Thanks Alex, I was having problem resawing with my 10-326. Going back to basics and following your guide, it now Saws dead true. I do wish the machine had a brake, and better dust collection, but over all it is a Great bandsaw. PS I attended your class in Nashville Mar 17, 2024. Great Class, you are an excellent teacher. Looking forward to Next years class. (DougB)

Can anyone help with the tilting lock on this bandsaw loosening and tilting during use?? Any way to repair of fix this problem?

Great instructions! I have this saw and the guide. One thing to add-- when done cutting, loosen the guide and then take tension off the blade, but leave a little tension so the blade stays where it was set. When ready to use again, just put full tension and then move the guide forward again. Otherwise, the blade will slide off the wheels.

Anyone know where to get replacement lower wheel shafts? I got one with a snapped lower shaft and was hoping to get the saw back up and running

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Thanks for the info! I make stuff out of used skateboards, usually small, intricately shaped stuff. Been using 1/8”, seems to be working great, wanted to double check

Awesome. I just got carter guides for my 1412 and will put in this weekend. Thank u

I have the same saw. When I raise or lower the guides, I have to readjust the clearance to the side bearings. I am thinking that the guide post is not parallel to the blade. I see no way to adjust the alignment of the guide post. Any sugestions? Is something that I just have to live with?

I recently found my tabletop loose now my band saw top swivels and tilts what is the setup for this

Do these principles apply to smaller bandsaws? I have a 10” WEN that needs adjusting because the blade wanders all over.

Your camera work is horrible .... show the parts you're talking about as close up as possible.

Alex, would you personally recommend any Rikon Bandsaw? If so what model?

Do you recommend any upgrades for this saw besides the riser block?

Great instructional skills!

that saw is freaking beautiful. Puts my old Tilt head to shame.

Very clever and great work Alex!

bought a delta 10 inch bandsaw plastic covers it's an older machine but in new condition what are you thoughts good ,bad, or indifferent Danny

Alex, this video was perfect for me. Thank you! With your help I just set up my new Rikon 10-326, but I've come up with a question. Wht do you do to level the table from front to back?

Love your content. I have a Craftsman Model 103.24280, probably 1960s. Can I get away with putting a 1hp motor on it? It has the original 1/2 HP.