In Steve's scroll saw workshop he mentions releasing tension on the saw will help
to protect bearings and other parts of the saw. Of course that is totally true.
Also though is the damage to the blade. Yea I know they cost very little each,
but over time this can result in increase cost. First the blade is tightened top and bottom
to hold it under tension. That pressure over time is not good on the blade. And..
metal does fatigue. Even hardened blades. So first you will get damage to parts, especially
bearings of the saw, but also you will fatigue the blade. Save your blades and your saw!
O yea I almost forgot....do you forget too? to release the tension? Just put a small reminder above or below the light switch to your workshop or somewhere you will see it. Stop and release:
