Discontinued Delta, Porter Cable, and DeWalt Batteries

Discontinued Delta, Porter Cable, and DeWalt Batteries If you need batteries for your cordless tools and the manufacture no longer has replacements, you might try a company called Batteries Plus. They say they can make them work like new again. This is a franchise business and has 450 locations across the US. You can find them at http://www.batteriesplus.com/t-sitemap.aspx or the phone number is 1800-677-8278. I have only talked to my local store and have not used their service at this time.

Discontinued Delta, Porter Cable, and DeWalt Batteries

Setting the Guides

Most band saws have two similar sets of guides, one set above the table and the other below. There are two different types of these, one has a rear guide bearing and then two guide blocks. The second has the rear bearing and also two side bearings. The back bearing resists the force that you apply as you push the board past the blade, while the guide blocks or bearings prevent the blade from twisting out of position. Both sets can be adjusted the same way..

Move the guard up about halfway between the table and the top of the case. Depending on how accurately the guard moves up and down you may have to set the guides to allow it to move. Set the rear bearings first, both top and the bottom. Move them forward until they almost touch the blade. Leave about 1/32” gap between the blade and the bearing. We have found that a dollar bill works just fine. Then set the guide blocks or the side bearings using the dollar bill. When all are in place lock them. Your saw should now be ready to run! If you have problems with the way it is cutting after this tune-up, the saw may require more involved adjustment. There may be a problem with the alignment of the wheels with one another, balancing the wheels and adjusting the drive train. This is time for the owner’s manual to assist with these problems.

Square Band Saw Blade to the Table

This adjustment is often the forgotten one and can cause nothing but problems. It is a very simple adjustment. Loosen the knobs that lock the table in place. Hold a small square on the table with its blade against the saw blade. Square the table to the blade and lock it in place. Under the table, there is usually a stop that you set to automatically square the table after you’ve had it tilted.

Band Saw Blade Tracking

When your saw is tracking correctly, the blade runs on the middle of the wheels. Adjust the tracking by tilting the top wheel in relation to the bottom wheels. A knob behind the upper wheel housing controls this adjustment. Spin the saw by hand and adjust the tracking control until the blade is running in the middle of the wheel. Lock the control in this position. Replace the cover and plug in the saw. Check the tracking by bumping the switch on and off. The blade should maintain its position. Repeat this several times before running the saw at full speed