Saw storage ? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

draken · 06-29-2006, 03:57 PM

Due to time constraints, most of us can't get to the saw each day (and for me, haven't gotten to it yet!). So I wanted to know, when the saw sits idle, should the tension on the blade be released, reduced, or maintained? I know my bandsaw needs the tension released in order to prevent damage to the wheels and blade, curious if the scroll saw was similar.

Thanks!
Draken

ozarkhillbilly · 06-29-2006, 04:41 PM

I always release the tension when I'm going to be away for any amount of time.

Rolf · 06-29-2006, 05:46 PM

I always release the tension. It takes the pressure off of all the bearings, springs etc.

Dusty Buffalo · 06-29-2006, 07:12 PM

Boy, you sure do learn something new every day.

The last few times I've used my saw, when I had finished, it was an inside cut, so I just never re-inserted the blade.

Never thought of releasing the tension, but now I'll make a point of it. It sure makes sense.

Mick Walker · 06-29-2006, 07:41 PM

Draken, I always release the tension when I am done with the saw for the day as well as giving it a good vacuuming. Mick P-20

draken · 06-30-2006, 03:11 PM

everyone for the replies. Releasing the tension is what I figured, for the same reasons that the bandsaw needs to be detensioned.

Cheers,
Draken

06-29-2006, 03:57 PM	#1
draken Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Saw storage ? Due to time constraints, most of us can't get to the saw each day (and for me, haven't gotten to it yet!). So I wanted to know, when the saw sits idle, should the tension on the blade be released, reduced, or maintained? I know my bandsaw needs the tension released in order to prevent damage to the wheels and blade, curious if the scroll saw was similar. Thanks! Draken

06-29-2006, 04:41 PM	#2
ozarkhillbilly Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,242 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	I always release the tension when I'm going to be away for any amount of time. __________________ Bill DeWalt 788 aut viam inveniam aut faciam God gives us only what we can handle.. Apparently God thinks I am one tough cookie.....

06-29-2006, 05:46 PM	#3
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 6,013 Thanks: 9 Thanked 120 Times in 108 Posts	I always release the tension. It takes the pressure off of all the bearings, springs etc. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Woodworkers Club And the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

06-29-2006, 07:12 PM	#4
Dusty Buffalo Southern Cheesehead Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Boy, you sure do learn something new every day. The last few times I've used my saw, when I had finished, it was an inside cut, so I just never re-inserted the blade. Never thought of releasing the tension, but now I'll make a point of it. It sure makes sense. __________________ Kelly "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." Walt Disney

06-30-2006, 03:11 PM	#6
draken Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks everyone for the replies. Releasing the tension is what I figured, for the same reasons that the bandsaw needs to be detensioned. Cheers, Draken

06-29-2006, 07:41 PM	#5
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 3,073 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Draken, I always release the tension when I am done with the saw for the day as well as giving it a good vacuuming. Mick P-20

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