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Title: Twisted and saw blade
Post by: Jrunner on October 09, 2016, 04:45:00 PM

I have an 18" grizzly band saw with 3/4" 4 tip blade.  As I was going to saw a board the teeth caught twisting the blade and jamming into the wood.  Does anyone know how I can fix this blade?  Tried using pliers and twisting but it's making it worse.

Title: Re: Twisted and saw blade
Post by: passion for knowledge on October 09, 2016, 04:50:00 PM

Can't think of a good reason to try to fix it.

I think you would be asking for trouble, from a safety standpoint and from the point of view of getting accurate cuts.

Bite the bullet and buy a new one.

Better solution all around, IMHO.

Title: Re: Twisted and saw blade
Post by: macbow on October 09, 2016, 05:07:00 PM

Agree I just don't trust one once that happens.

Title: Re: Twisted and saw blade
Post by: wood carver 2 on October 09, 2016, 07:59:00 PM

It can't be fixed properly. I use blades like that to make wooden bow saws, as long as they are still sharp.
Dave.

Title: Re: Twisted and saw blade
Post by: mikkekeswick on October 10, 2016, 02:59:00 AM

Wood carver....what a great idea! I've been trying to think of a use for all the used blades I've still got.

Title: Re: Twisted and saw blade
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 10, 2016, 04:59:00 AM

I would get a new blade.

Title: Re: Twisted and saw blade
Post by: macbow on October 11, 2016, 02:52:00 PM

Dave, your bow saw idea would make a good how to topic.

Title: Re: Twisted and saw blade
Post by: wood carver 2 on October 11, 2016, 04:53:00 PM

I'll take some pictures of a saw taken apart and assembled to show how it's made. They are really simple to make.
If it's ok with the mods, I'll post here on the bench as these are handy for someone who doesn't have a bandsaw for cutting out risers and sight windows.
Dave.