Tractor Supply sells a 64 1/2" blade that is made in the US for right around $16.00
I have the same saw different color. Lately I have had a problem with the saw. It seems to be cutting stock with about 15 degrees of undercut. I have the adjusters maxed out. I need a mod that will keep the blade perpendicular to the stock.
What length of blade did you get made. I just bought this saw today, and have been watching videos. As one person noted, the instruction manual says it uses a 64" blade, but the box and the HF sight says 64 1/2". I plan on getting a good quality blade to use with this machine. Thanks for any help!
@alextrichards have them make it 64.5". 64" might be possible install but I would bet it would be a major hassle if it is possible. Even 64.5" is can be tricky if you're tired :)
I just got mine together. I have a problem with the blade poping off the wheels on the inside. I think there are some adjustments but im clueless on how to do that. Got any suggestions?
@natealb I justy go one today, the problem I was having was that the wheel on the high side was out of alighnment. loosen the tension on the blade, loosen the two bolts on the wheel adjustment, and then there is an allen screw to the right of the two bolts, I had to turn mine almost all the way in to keep the blade from walking off. Once it is alighned, tighten the two bolts, and reset your blade tension.
@cfauvel There is a table for the vertical, and it works OK. It is a bit light and you will need to keep a screwdriver around to tighten down the bolts.
I actually sold my saw when I got a screaming deal on a larger 7x12 saw. I have regretted it ever since. The 7x12 saw I bought (used) is a JET and has been nothing but a pain in my ass. The red HF saw you are looking at never gave me a single problem. I may do a video of the stupid JET saw if I ever get it to work properly.
Picked one up today for 100 clams. Only used twice by a guy who was moving and had to leave it behind. He threw in an extra set of non-chinese blades.
cool it does not need cooling to cut that fast? we were thinking of getting one wowow no cooling that will work for us we thought we would have to have the cooling and make a mess in the spare room mini machine shop we have made from all harbor frieght tool mill lathe band saw now this if we can still get one yours looks old. Thanks for posting the video Joseph T fly2000jtb
@fly2000jtb yeah no worries. i know there are guys that have modified this saw to run with a cooling system but i never needed it. remember, i just use this in my small home shop which is not used for production work but for my own projects.
the video was sped up to make it less tedious to watch, but about an inch per minute with 1" bar is doable. with a more aggressive blade i am sure it would be much faster.
We just picked our up from HF Bandsaw up on Feb. 5th. We start assembling tomorrow. I had no idea about the saw blades, and appreciated the info. Thanks
Tractor Supply sells a 64 1/2" blade that is made in the US for right around $16.00
I have the same saw different color. Lately I have had a problem with the saw. It seems to be cutting stock with about 15 degrees of undercut. I have the adjusters maxed out. I need a mod that will keep the blade perpendicular to the stock.
AeroSport103 4 weeks ago in playlist shopstuff
What length of blade did you get made. I just bought this saw today, and have been watching videos. As one person noted, the instruction manual says it uses a 64" blade, but the box and the HF sight says 64 1/2". I plan on getting a good quality blade to use with this machine. Thanks for any help!
alextrichards 8 months ago
@alextrichards have them make it 64.5". 64" might be possible install but I would bet it would be a major hassle if it is possible. Even 64.5" is can be tricky if you're tired :)
russtuff 8 months ago
@russtuff WoW, thanks for the quick reply man, i really appreciate it.. I will order a couple blades tomorrow.
alextrichards 8 months ago
@alextrichards No problem. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
russtuff 8 months ago
i got mine maybe 8 years ago when they were green and was 160 delivered. still works fine. get blades at menards for around $10
cptnadvntr 10 months ago
I just got mine together. I have a problem with the blade poping off the wheels on the inside. I think there are some adjustments but im clueless on how to do that. Got any suggestions?
Good tip on the blades!
natealb 1 year ago
@natealb I justy go one today, the problem I was having was that the wheel on the high side was out of alighnment. loosen the tension on the blade, loosen the two bolts on the wheel adjustment, and then there is an allen screw to the right of the two bolts, I had to turn mine almost all the way in to keep the blade from walking off. Once it is alighned, tighten the two bolts, and reset your blade tension.
Hope this helps :)
BikerTrashWolf 11 months ago
can you do a video cutting in the vertical position? Is there a table that bolts on in the vertical position?
cfauvel 1 year ago
@cfauvel There is a table for the vertical, and it works OK. It is a bit light and you will need to keep a screwdriver around to tighten down the bolts.
I actually sold my saw when I got a screaming deal on a larger 7x12 saw. I have regretted it ever since. The 7x12 saw I bought (used) is a JET and has been nothing but a pain in my ass. The red HF saw you are looking at never gave me a single problem. I may do a video of the stupid JET saw if I ever get it to work properly.
russtuff 1 year ago
hey, thanks for speeding up the video...wish more people had the decency to do that
physiist777 1 year ago
@physiist777 :)
russtuff 1 year ago
Picked one up today for 100 clams. Only used twice by a guy who was moving and had to leave it behind. He threw in an extra set of non-chinese blades.
cannonball666 1 year ago
cool it does not need cooling to cut that fast? we were thinking of getting one wowow no cooling that will work for us we thought we would have to have the cooling and make a mess in the spare room mini machine shop we have made from all harbor frieght tool mill lathe band saw now this if we can still get one yours looks old. Thanks for posting the video Joseph T fly2000jtb
fly2000jtb 1 year ago
@fly2000jtb yeah no worries. i know there are guys that have modified this saw to run with a cooling system but i never needed it. remember, i just use this in my small home shop which is not used for production work but for my own projects.
the video was sped up to make it less tedious to watch, but about an inch per minute with 1" bar is doable. with a more aggressive blade i am sure it would be much faster.
russtuff 1 year ago
you have me convinced! I want one now.
vietgmac10 1 year ago
thanks for the video, just got one, thanks for info on blades.
pooltrader 1 year ago
@pooltrader hope it helped.
russtuff 1 year ago
We just picked our up from HF Bandsaw up on Feb. 5th. We start assembling tomorrow. I had no idea about the saw blades, and appreciated the info. Thanks
ritualpictures 2 years ago
Wow! Excellent review man! I would be happy with it. (good bang for the buck)
RockRacer1982 2 years ago