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Started by AndyCollins13, February 24, 2019, 07:43:25 PM

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AndyCollins13

I am building my own band sawmill and need advice on how much tension should the blade have? And how to check the tension on the blade.
Andy Collins

John Mc

Welcome to the Forestry Forum.

This might be a better fit for the Sawmills and Milling section of the forum, rather than the "Ask a Forester" section.
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charles mann

Try this link. 

http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=105092.0

In addition to that link, there youtube vids that explain tools and how to use them and some band and or mill manufactures sell the tool to check tension. 
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JRWoodchuck

I put around 35ft/lbs 1 1/2"x 158" blades. Surplus center is a great resource for parts. 
Home built bandsaw mill still trying find the owners manual!

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