Sealey SM12 Bandsaw

[Anonymous]

I have just become the owner of a second hand SM12

However I seem to have a bit of a problem :-({|=

I have no instructions and can't talk to the previous owner, when I try a do a cut it wanders off to the left as I look at it. There are guides for the blade above and below the table but I don't know if they are set right. It came with 3 brand new blades but the one in it seems sharp to me.

Any advice will be very welcome

Cheers
Grumf

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Hi Grumf

It sounds to me as though the blade has been used for cutting circles.

I think if you change it for a new one, preferably a Dure Edge blade, your problem will be solved.

Cheers
Neil

 

[devonwoody]

Grumf.

You have a learning curve coming as regards setting up the bandsaw.


First; Release all bearings, and that blade runs on tyres centrally.
Second; Make sure the table and blade are correctly set SQUARE
Third; Set lower bearings, use a piece of paper between all bearings and the blade

Fourth Do the same with the top bearings.

Then do a test on a SCRAP PIECE OF TIMBER.

If still has a wander you most probably need to set the fence angle to correct path of timber past blade.

I now love my bandsaw.

 

[Pete W]

Hi Grumf

Check this out:
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~pwguild/i-bndsaw.htm

It's a very good general description of bandsaw setup, with illustrations.

 

[Anonymous]

ccasion5:
Thanks for advice, unfortunately I work away and so will have to wait until I get back to put it all to good use.
Cheers
Grumf