Band saw part question

On 12/6/2015 10:11 PM, Martin Eastburn wrote:
> I would search the web and look for pictures...
> Might be easy.
> Martin


I did so prior to this post and found very little help since most photos
were small or didn't focus on that area. After your suggestion, I found
a couple with good views of the guard and discovered it's curved.

Thank you

I would search the web and look for pictures...
Might be easy.
Martin

On 12/6/2015 2:21 PM, Meanie wrote:
> I found a used Grizzly G0555 band saw in excellent condition and bought
> it. After putting it into position in my garage, cleaning it and fine
> tuning, I noticed the blade guard doesn't seat directly in front of the
> blade. The guard is curved on the side which parallels with the blade,
> which doesn't appear to be an accidental curve. It appears to be made
> that way. I would think the guard should be squared with 90 degree
> angles, similar to a channel. When it is attached to the two bolts, the
> front of it, with the arrow pointing down imprint, slightly lays to the
> right of the blade. I cannot think of a reason for a curved guard and
> think it is better served being squared with the front lip lying
> perpendicular to the blade front and the side straight parallel to the
> side of the blade.
>
> Anyone have this band saw and can confirm or confirm a blade guard
> should be curved?
>
> Thanks