Easy Bandsawing Tips
Balancing Bandsaw Wheels
The lead wheel weights used for balancing car tires will also work on an out-of-balance bandsaw wheel. They’ll do less damage to the wheel than drilling a bunch of balancing holes in it. Plus, you can re-position them as needed. And, since they’re made of soft lead, their weight can be easily adjusted by shaving a little off with a utility knife. Always start with the lightest, smallest weights you can find for this job.
Holding the pieces of a compound cut together during cutting
Compound bandsaw cuts (such as those used for cabriole legs) often require that you replace the piece of scrap you just cut away from your workpiece before you can make your next cut (usually made on a different plane). The easiest way to do this is by using double-stick carpet tape or ordinary masking tape.
Emergency bandsaw tire
It always happens at the most inopportune times. You’re working away when all of a sudden, the rubber tire on your bandsaw heads South. It’s Saturday evening. You’re trying to finish a project. No spare bandsaw tires within a million miles. Well … fear not. Often, car or truck innertubes can be trimmed for use as bandsaw tires. Bond them carefully to your bandsaw’s wheel with rubber cement. This fix should get you through your project … but it’s not permanent! Be sure to replace your temporary tire with a proper tire ASAP.
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