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Reddit mentions of The Bandsaw Book
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Reddit mentions: 6
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Specs:
| Height | 10 Inches |
| Length | 8 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 1.3007273458 Pounds |
| Width | 0.49 Inches |
http://www.amazon.com/The-Bandsaw-Book-Lonnie-Bird/dp/1561582891
Bought this, read this, setup my saw. . . works great.
This along with the woodwhisper.com made setup a breeze and helped explain about the finer points of this tool (i.e. its hard to get enough tension out of most hobby saws - bigger blades are only better if properly tensioned).
Pretty sure you want a 14" bandsaw.
I just got a copy of The Bandsaw Book out of the library after buying an old Grizzly on CL. I'm still happy with the saw, but I wish I'd read it first.
In my youth, I was an apprentice butcher at 16 1/2 years old. Bandsaws are essential tools in meatcutting, so I was taught safety, I had to break down the machines to clean them daily, and became very familiar with them. For sure they will take off your arm quickly, but if you adjust the blade guard to your stock, tune them properly, be generally aware of what you are doing and use push sticks, you'll be ok. Nowadays, folks don't get the proper training. Books help, people default to youtube a lot, but nothing is better than sitting down to read a well written book on the tool. Lonnie Bird does a good job, I have the first edition, but it is still in print. Highly recommended, especially for adjustment and tuning.https://www.amazon.com/Bandsaw-Book-Lonnie-Bird/dp/1561582891/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=the+bandsaw+book&qid=1572734902&s=books&sr=1-3
If you can find this book(http://www.amazon.com/The-Bandsaw-Book-Lonnie-Bird/dp/1561582891) it will help you a lot.
Reading your edit above, don't over tighten the tension knob that can cause issues as well. Overall it sounds like you may need new tires.
new guide blocks, thrust bearings, fresh blade, link belt. Probably tires and potentially motor bearings depending on its age. Aside from all that (which should run you ~120 for everything) it just needs a lot of adjustment, alignment, and cleaning to be everything you'd need from a 14" bandsaw.
Definately dont go off the wheel diam. to determine blade length. There are many 14" bandsaws and many slightly different length blades.
snodgrass knows his bandsaw adjustments.
I would also recommend The bandsaw book as an excellent resource for all things bandsaw.
Old wood guy has it right. Only thing I'd add is pick up a copy of The Bandsaw Handbook or The Bandsaw Book. You'll be glad you did.