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Title: Blade tension loosened when not in use?
Post by: annhabel@gmail.com on April 08, 2011, 01:59:31 pm

Should I take the tension off the blade when scroll saw is not in use?

Title: Re: Blade tension loosened when not in use?
Post by: julief on April 08, 2011, 03:42:30 pm

Yes, most manufacturers recommend that you release the tension when the saw is not in use.

Title: Re: Blade tension loosened when not in use?
Post by: cameronj on April 18, 2011, 09:10:30 pm

I agree....I always release the tension of the blade when finished cutting, even for a few minutes.  Jim

Title: Re: Blade tension loosened when not in use?
Post by: mrsn on April 19, 2011, 09:39:09 am

I remove the blade completly most of the time. Usually I take a new blade for a new project, so I will be getting rid of it anyway. I also have kids in the house, they are never in my shop with out me but just in case I wouldn't want them to figure out how to turn it on with a blade in it.

Title: Re: Blade tension loosened when not in use?
Post by: spiderman on April 19, 2011, 01:23:09 pm

Quote from: annhabel@gmail.com on April 08, 2011, 01:59:31 pm

Should I take the tension off the blade when scroll saw is not in use?

I do if I was you and take the tension off the blade when not in use even if it is going to be 5 mins..

good luck..

Title: Re: Blade tension loosened when not in use?
Post by: tux_linux on April 19, 2011, 04:10:14 pm

I take off the tension and open the upper clamp.

@ mrsn
My complete wood shop has only power when I switch it on at my "secret switch" - which is not that secret, but not reachable/operational for the kids.

regards
Torsten

Title: Re: Blade tension loosened when not in use?
Post by: mrsn on April 19, 2011, 04:43:34 pm

I have thought about installing something like that in my shop, and probably will soon.

Title: Re: Blade tension loosened when not in use?
Post by: dgman on April 19, 2011, 04:53:37 pm

I don't have small children but I do have a main switch to control all power tools except the table saw. When I'm done at the end of the day, I hit the switch and have a beer!

Title: Re: Blade tension loosened when not in use?
Post by: bluesuede on April 20, 2011, 09:06:16 am

interesting, I always loosen it on my bandsaw and only do it on the scrollsaw if I end in an inside cut... Guess it's a no brainer, doesn't say much for me, hehe...
Bruce ;D

Title: Re: Blade tension loosened when not in use?
Post by: Chachi on April 20, 2011, 09:53:13 am

@ Katie You should Install one for sure with kids in the house I have one installed they are great one switch and evrythinghas power even the lights and it is up where no kid can reach it (Newphews and Nieces as well as friends Children) If you get the chance run one you won't be sorry.

As for the Blade tenison being lose, I thought everyone did that, I have done it from day one.

Title: Re: Blade tension loosened when not in use?
Post by: BilltheDiver on April 29, 2011, 02:39:56 pm

Bluesuede,  I always release tension on the bandsaw to, and usually on the scrollsaw, but i think it is muchmore crucial on the bandsaw.  If the bandsaw is tensioned it affects the tires, and can put a somewhat permanent bump in the blade.