4X6 Band Saw Blade Tension

[CPeter]

The lower amperage is for a 3 phase motor. 27 amps would be right for a single phase motor.
Peter

[CPeter]

To clear up a couple of things. The knob on the jack was not my original idea. Someone else suggested it and I thought it was good so I machined the knob...

[CPeter]

Vibration is your friend, brute force is you enemy!! The air hammer is a good example. Now that you have some motion, flood it with you choice of rust...

[CPeter]

The issue with counter weights is that different loads on the table will require different counter weights. This way, I put the work on the table and...

[CPeter]

The square threaded ram extension is just as handy. Put the table where you want it, run the ram extension down and a few cranks on the hydraulic Jack...

[CPeter]

There is a good chance that the pins were cast into the piece, i.e., placed in the mold and the cast iron poured in around them.
Peter

[CPeter]

I have had one of these for over twenty years and never figured out how to properly tension the blade. There must be some guidance somewhere. Now I have...

[CPeter]

Amazon says for soft metal only? I thought soft metal meant aluminum, brass, etc?
Peter...