with just enough tension to keep blade straight
Band saw experts. Please help.
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This was my first thought. But I wanted an unbiased opinion
laguna- I had 14 BX- 2.5 hp- best brake I have had. guides were almost impossible to adjust -no room and I sure did not like sparks. I would not buy a saw again with ceramic guides. replacement guides are very spendy. service sucked.
I think you would have to compare to new saw- but you are probably right
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Guides off. And tension just enough to be straight. Would need some more tension to cut.
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my opinion of saws out there. You cannot buy new american. Laguna 14 is great hobby saw- but above I would not use in pro setting. simple is good. I have 2 griz 19's and one 21. If I could have 1 it would be the 21. no flex- 600 + lbs. They are simple machines- no frills- no gadgets- all 3 with brake- all 3 used. what Can I say- I am cheap. I bought laguna -ding and dent new- I loved brake but learned to hate it for my use. rikon 19 is a good saw with great resaw- got a feelin it is not a choice. Jet is great saw- no brake.
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I was thinking the 3hp would be nice when I’m resawing 9” wide coco as the 10-326 really struggled
try adjusting the guides while at wood craft. My fingers get cramps just thinking about changing blade size. and. they are probably made in same factory with same metal. I think maxed out 14" is the problem. Good luck
mine was 2.5 hp BX- plenty of power. I never reawed with it - have 14.5 capability with 21 and more than enough power
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I phoned woodcraft to make sure they had some on the floor and they don’t have one. So I will have to get someone with a 10-326 and a 4’ straight edge to confirm. Hopefully someone out here can help
Justin, I have the 10-326 bandsaw as well and have never seen this issue that you're having. Have you tried contacting Rikon? I had to contact them once when I broke a part on the fence. They were quite responsive and sent me a new one the next day. I would think they can help you through this.
Damon
Damon
do you have straight edge?
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I phoned and left a message. I also sent an email.
Any chance you could put a 4’ straight on the back. I’m out 1/4” from being flat.
Any chance you could put a 4’ straight on the back. I’m out 1/4” from being flat.
willing to bet it is bent
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- #37
I hope but I don’t hope at the same point. I’d be back at square one. From an engineering and manufacturing point I can’t see them adding a bend. Tension is stressed in that direction. I have had the saw a part atleast a dozen times. And it always goes back in the same position.
I do have a straight edge. Tell me exactly what you need me to check, a picture wouldn't hurt. I'm still trying to wake up and having my coffee but can go out to the shop a little later this morning. I'll even tromp through the snow for you
I'll check the frame like you have pictured, but won't be until I have my coffee.
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I greatly appreciate it. Thank you. The curvature starts around the switch for me. Thanks
