Wear Lines | Detroit Band Saw

Wear Lines

Problem

Solution 

Teeth riding up into saw guides Check for worn or missing back saw guides, and adjust or replace as necessary
Chips stuck in the side guides Clean guides, adjust guide spacing, check the chip brush for possible adjustment or replacement
Material has hard spots Review the Speed and Feed chart and adjust the cutting parameters as necessary
Material may have moved Check the clamping vise pressure (if bundle cutting, inspect stack for loose bars)
Chip brush hub or support hitting side of blade Make adjustments or replace brush as needed
Blade cutting out of square, marking the side of the band Review recommendations from Machine Won’t Cut Square