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Stoney · 06-21-2011, 10:53 PM

I got in the habit of releasing the tension on my DELTA P20 scroll saw because it was recomended by Delta as the saw has graphite arms. It was just a matter of flipping a lever. I have continued doing it on my Hegner also.

The way I see it like the old saying goes: IT CAN'T HURT AND IT JUST MIGHT HELP.

Doug Nelson · 06-22-2011, 11:47 AM

The word tension, doesn't sound like a good thing to me. I always release the tension lever. Let the metal rest, give it a break.

ChuckD · 06-22-2011, 04:34 PM

It is an automatic thing with the band saw, turn off, cut, release tension. With the scrollsaws it is not so automatic. I remember once I forgot it and left for one off my trip and when I came back I had a seven inch scrollsaw blade. Wait a minute, do you think I am stretching the truth. Really, it is a good idea to release the tension.

06-21-2011, 10:53 PM	#21
Stoney Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 525 Thanks: 34 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	I got in the habit of releasing the tension on my DELTA P20 scroll saw because it was recomended by Delta as the saw has graphite arms. It was just a matter of flipping a lever. I have continued doing it on my Hegner also. The way I see it like the old saying goes: IT CAN'T HURT AND IT JUST MIGHT HELP. __________________ Stoney aka Al Making dust with a Hegner 22V with an older (US made) Craftsman for backup

06-22-2011, 11:47 AM	#22
Doug Nelson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 564 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The word tension, doesn't sound like a good thing to me. I always release the tension lever. Let the metal rest, give it a break. __________________ Taking It Real Easy Doug Doug's Wood Puzzles and Gallery

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