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[duke]

Found a nice piece of Birch to work with.

 

[duke]

Started to shape it on the bandsaw. The saw didn't sound right so removed the guard to find a split starting.

 

[duke]

A bit of work on the shave horse. Then screwed it to the post. My wife is happy with the handle.

 

[Cabinetman]

Well done hearing that, scares the life out of me when they snap.
Lovely rustic handle, don’t think it would occur to me to make one lol.

 

[duke]

Only made due to help Jenny on and off the deck. I would see her grab the post and thought a handle was needed.
Didn't even bother to light the wood stove in the shop as it only took an hour to make.

 

[Lurker]

I assume that with the temperatures you get it’s important to de tension the bs after using.

 

[duke]

I have never reduced the tension on the blade but I do check the tension often. The blade is about 7 yrs old with a fair bit of use, possibly not heating the shop before and the ambient temperature was low -12C was a partial issue, or just blade fatigue.

 

[BentonTool]

Started to shape it on the bandsaw. The saw didn't sound right so removed the guard to find a split starting.View attachment 37798View attachment 37799View attachment 37800

Were you able to save the blade? Cut out the bad tooth/teeth & solder?

 

[duke]

Still have the blade, don't know if I woukd fix it or the know how.

 

[BentonTool]

Still have the blade, don't know if I would fix it or the know how.

Good morning Mr. Duke,

If you have a propane torch (a Colonial torch, not a flashlight), or better yet some MAPP gas,
and some basic tools and skills, you can solder it back together.

Basically, you create a scarf joint and solder it. It usually creates a strong bond.
In fact, a properly executed joint, when silver soldered, is very strong.

That being said, I do not always get it right... and the process may require several tries.
In my mind, the principle challenge is creating the scarf joint, for which I have made a jig.

I am sure many will agree with repairing band saw blades, and do so on a regular basis.

There are many YouTube videos on the topic. It will save you much money, as many already
have the requisite tools on hand, and one needs only purchase a minuscule amount of silver solder.
A very small amount goes a very long way.

There are many ways to accomplish this task, from simple to overly complex, as the various videos will demonstrate.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=soldering+band+saw+blades

EXAMPLES OF BLADE SCARF-JOINT JIG:



HERE IS ONE THAT I MADE. THE WEDGE NEAREST IS NOT FASTENED DOWN:

EXAMPLES OF BLADE SOLDERING JIG:

 

[BentonTool]

Simple but good: