Band Saw: Why does my band saw make inaccurate bevel cuts?
If the band saw makes inaccurate bevel cuts, the angle indicator may need adjustment or you may need to replace the saw blade. Use an angle guide to check the table tilt angle. Adjust the table angle indicator if necessary so it accurately points to the actual table angle.
A dull blade twists during cutting and won't cut the work piece at the set angle. Replace the band saw blade if it's dull.
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Replace the band saw blade
The band saw blade becomes dull with use. Cutting hard wood or metal hastens blade dulling. The band saw blade is dull when you must apply significantly more than normal force to push the piece you're cutting through the blade. Replace the band saw blade when it's dull or damaged.
Band saw blade
How to replace a band saw blade
If your band saw takes a long time to cut, the blade could be dull. This DIY repair guide and video show how to replace a band saw blade in 30 minutes or less.
Symptoms for band saws
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Main causes: dull blade, improper feeding, loose blade tension, not using a work piece guide…
Main causes: dull blade, using the wrong type of blade, feeding work piece to quickly, loose blade tension…
Main causes: broken saw blade, bad drive belt, damaged rubber tire…
Main causes: angle indicator needs adjustment, dull blade…
Main causes: dull blade, using the wrong type of blade, weak drive motor…
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Repair guides for band saws
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your band saw.
How to replace a band saw on-off switch
If the switch won't turn the band saw on or off, it could be defective. Replace the switch, using these steps.…
How to replace a band saw blade
If the saw blade is dull or damaged and isn't cutting cleanly, replace the blade following these steps.…
How to replace a band saw drive belt
If the motor runs but the blade doesn't move, it could be that the drive belt is broken. Here's how to replace it.…
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