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Maintenance and troubleshooting
All tools and machines require regular maintenance, and the bandsaw is no exception. This
section details the general maintenance and care of your bandsaw. In general, we
recommend that you only use a Teflon-based lubricant on the bandsaw. Regular oil attracts
dust and dirt, and the Teflon tends to dry and has fewer tendencies to accumulate dirt and
sawdust on your machine.
Cleanliness and tire maintenance
One of the major concerns is the cleanliness, in
particular, how clean the tires are. As the saw cuts,
some sawdust lands on the tire of the lower wheel. As
the wheel rotates, the sawdust becomes compressed
on the tire. This is especially true for woods such as
pine. The compressed sawdust could have a negative
effect, such as vibration, short blade life and drifting
of the blade. A brush contacts the lower wheel and
helps to prevent buildup. You should inspect the tires regularly to check that buildup is not
happening, especially the lower wheel. The tires are made of rubber and wear just like car
tires. They wear in the middle, which causes a concavity in the tire. The deformation makes
it hard to track the blades, and for this reason, it is important to maintain the original shape
of the tire. The best way to clean the tire surface and maintain the original shape is to sand
it with sandpaper. The old tire surface often hardens and glazes over and should be
redressed occasionally. This can be done by sanding the wheel with 100-grit sandpaper.
This will take off a little of the rubber and expose new rubber, which is desirable. Rotate the
wheels by hand with the blade removed.
Guides
The ceramic side and back guides should be inspected regularly for cracks and chips. If
they are damaged, they should be replaced, as they could damage your blades, and bad
guides will detract from the performance of the bandsaw. The guides should be cleaned
regularly and any wood gum or dirt removed. Any commercially available solvent can be
used, and after cleaning they should be lubricated with Teflon-based lubricant.
Drive belt(s)
The drive belt should last for many years [depending on the usage] but needs to be
inspected regularly for cracks, cuts and general wear. If damage is found, replace the belt.
If your machine is a 2-belt system, then both belts must be replaced at the same time, as
they are a matched pair. Never change only one belt, as this could cause vibration.
Replacing the drive belt(s)
To replace the belt(s) you will have to remove the lower wheel.
1. Remove the Allen screw that clamps the wheel to the axel.