Here's something I hadn't seen before in a bandsaw...

...PTO driven by a tractor!

I'd lower the top blade guide myself... but that is just me being worried about accidently shaking hands with the blade while slinging wood as fast as possible!

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Reply to
John Grossbohlin
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Wouldn't it also be better for the blade if it was supported closer to the cut?

Less sideways stress?

Reply to
DerbyDad03

On a saw that big and of (presumably) high quality, set up correctly and with good blade under correct tension, not really.

I hardly ever lower my guides unless I'm using very narrow blades or I have a higher than normal reason to be concerned about my hands. I have an old, cheaper saw that I took the time to set up properly, including making sure the wheel were perfectly co-planer. Once I find the drift angle for my blade and have plenty of tension on it, it cuts true and easy.

Reply to
-MIKE-

Took the words right out of my mouth. ;~)

Reply to
Leon

nice setup

i wonder if he turns it later for artisanal firewood bundles

Reply to
Electric Comet

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