Tuning a new band saw. Fixing excessive vibration, out-of-balance wheels, guide-post alignment, etc.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #38 May-Jun 1994 pg. 43
Added Info AMERICAN WOODWORKER #40 Oct 1994 pg. 6
Tip suggests relocating band saw switch from base to eyelevel position.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #70 Dec 1998 pg. 38
Tip on truing-up an irregular rubber tire around the rim of a band saw wheel.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #72 Apr 1999 pg. 12
Tip on cleaning sawdust and pitch from the rubber tires of band saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #89 Oct 2001 pg. 16
Tip on using double-sided automobile molding tape to reattach loose band saw rubber tires to the large wheels.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Nov 1998 (v.22#2) pg. 16
Tips on tuning up a band saw to overcome blade drift.
FINE WOODWORKING #93 Mar-Apr 1992 pg. 24
How to install band saw tires. Includes details on removing old tires, cleaning rims, stretching on new tires, equalizing the tire, cementing the tire, trimming and crowning the tire, and rebalancing the wheel.
FINE WOODWORKING #95 Jul-Aug 1992 pg. 50
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #97 Nov-Dec 1992 pg. 8
Tip on improvising replacement band saw tires from silicone caulk.
FINE WOODWORKING #96 Sep-Oct 1992 pg. 6
Restoring vintage machinery. Details for restoring a Walker-Turner band saw with 12" resaw capacity and 16" throat depth to like-new condition.
FINE WOODWORKING #98 Jan-Feb 1993 pg. 74
Tip on replacing back guide bearings in older band saws (those without parts support).
FINE WOODWORKING #121 Nov-Dec 1996 pg. 34
Fine-tuning a band saw. Vibration and wandering cuts are signs that your band saw needs a checkup.
FINE WOODWORKING #124 May-Jun 1997 pg. 76
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #125 Jul-Aug 1997 pg. 6
Installing replacement tires on a band saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #139 Nov-Dec 1999 pg. 110
Know your band saw. Tune-up and sawing technique tips.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #97 Jul 1997 (v.17#3) pg. 12
Toothbrush heads mounted on brackets continually clean the tires on band saw wheels.
WOOD MAGAZINE #43 Jun 1991 (v.8#4) pg. 16
Tuning up your band saw using six simple procedures.
WOOD MAGAZINE #82 Oct 1995 (v.12#7) pg. 74
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #88 Jun 1996 (v.13#4) pg. 12
Tip on using a rubber washer to keep the knobs attached to a band saw cover.
WOOD MAGAZINE #132 Apr 2001 (v.18#3) pg. 36
Ten steps to tuning up a band saw.
WOOD MAGAZINE #144 Oct 2002 (v.19#6) pg. 80
Improve the blade-changing capability of the Elu/DeWalt 3401 band saw by modifying the saw blade guard.
WOODTURNING #26 Oct 1994 pg. 72
Make replacement band saw tires from truck tire inner tubes.
WOODWORK #24 Nov-Dec 1993 pg. 18
Addition of shaft collar to top of guide post on band saw recommended to prevent post and blade guides from dropping against band saw's table.
WOODWORK #46 Aug 1997 pg. 12
Tip on using double-face golf grip tape to attach rubber tires to band saw wheels.
WORKBENCH #255 Sep-Oct 1999 (v.55#5) pg. 16