Please help, I havn't any experience with bandsaws!
So I set up my grizz 555 and followed all instructions with no problems.
The saw runs smooth and cuts well, even with the stock blade. (I plan on
buying some high quality Timberwolfs eventually)
So I decide that today's project is to install the 6" riser kit. Again, I
go through the instructions and when I install the longer blade and try to
tension it, I can't. I have the tensioning spring turned all the way up and
it still doesn't put any tension on the blade (yes the quick release lever
is in the right position). What gives? I measured the longer blade, 105"
exactly. I measured the shorter blade, 94.5". The extension block is
exactly 6". So since the shorter blade tensioned without problems, I figure
that 94.5 plus 12 = 104.5". Is just the extra 1/2 inch that the longer
blade is what is causing the problem? I wouldn't think so. Should the 105"
blade measure exaclty 105" or are they usually a little short?
Thanks for any help
Frank
Has Grizzly sent you an 'updated tensioner kit"? if not you need to call
them and let them know of your problem. They sent me the kit and I chose not
to install it untill I ordered some 105" Timberwolf blades. . .they would
not tension up. I installed the 'upgrade' tension kit and wadda ya know. .
.they fit and tension up!
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SwampBug
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"Frank Ketchum" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Please help, I havn't any experience with bandsaws!
>
> So I set up my grizz 555 and followed all instructions with no problems.
> The saw runs smooth and cuts well, even with the stock blade. (I plan on
> buying some high quality Timberwolfs eventually)
>
> So I decide that today's project is to install the 6" riser kit. Again, I
> go through the instructions and when I install the longer blade and try to
> tension it, I can't. I have the tensioning spring turned all the way up
and
> it still doesn't put any tension on the blade (yes the quick release lever
> is in the right position). What gives? I measured the longer blade, 105"
> exactly. I measured the shorter blade, 94.5". The extension block is
> exactly 6". So since the shorter blade tensioned without problems, I
figure
> that 94.5 plus 12 = 104.5". Is just the extra 1/2 inch that the longer
> blade is what is causing the problem? I wouldn't think so. Should the
105"
> blade measure exaclty 105" or are they usually a little short?
>
> Thanks for any help
>
> Frank
>
>