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Set blade on the floor and step on it (don’t grind the blade into the floor which could dull the teeth0. Rotate hand counter-clockwise while pushing down on the blade. The blade will coil into a manageable-but still somewhat dangerous-coil.
Quickly and safely condense your blades for convenient storage. After removing the clip or masking tape, hold one outside blade coil in each hand with the teeth pointed away from you, and slowly spread them apart. Extend your arms away from your body and spread your hands apart as you continue to uncoil the blade.
how to coil a large bandsaw blade Related Question:
Can you flip a bandsaw blade inside out?
Just turn them inside out, it doesn’t make any difference. The only difference is what side they had up when they welded them. When I get blades from WM, they are ready to go on the mill.
What direction should the teeth on a band saw face?
On a typical wood or metal cutting blade the hook or of point of the blade should be pointing down for a vertical blade bandsaw, or for a horizontal blade saw the hook of the teeth should be pointed such that they enter the workpiece first as the blade moves.
Where is the danger zone of the band saw?
The area to the right of the band saw is a danger zone.
Is it worth sharpening bandsaw blades?
Since a carbide-tipped bandsaw blade will cost well over $100, spending a third of the cost of the blade (or more) to get it sharp and working like new again can make financial sense. However the majority of bandsaw blades, the Wood Slicer included, are not worth spending money to have sharpened.
Can you’re sharpen bandsaw blades?
You should typically be able to get two to three sharpenings before you need to change your blade completely. If you’re looking to sharpen your band saw blade, you have two options: manually sharpen the blade yourself or use a mechanical sharpening machine.