I use a piece of orange para cord tied to my tension bar. When I detention the saw I tie the loose end around the blade with a slip knot. No metal dangling around to have to worry about it getting into the blade.
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Laguna 14BX Bandsaw
- Thread starter Matt Fawkner
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I use a strip of Mylar taped to the tension release lever. Very lightweight so it flutters in any breeze giving me a good reminder. This particular stuff is sold by the roll for use in the garden to discourage opportunistic feeders.
I use this tag over the on/off switch of my Laguna ref. tensioning before turning it on.
I made it on a laser using some thin painted plywood. (The profile was cut and the lettering engraved.)
I made it on a laser using some thin painted plywood. (The profile was cut and the lettering engraved.)
I have on several occasions started my bandsaw with the tension released. It's immediately obvious from the racket and gets a quick punch of the stop button. Doesn't seem to cause any harm. Unfortunately I also forget to release the tension, and may not use the saw again for weeks.
Surprising.
I have the Grizzly GO636X 17" 5 hp extreme bandsaw and their G1023RLWX 5 hp table saw, and I don't have 3 phase power.
With respect to the blades, I use Wood Slicer blades for resawing KD stock and Timberland blades for milling logs into turning blanks.
Good luck with your new machine.
