Portable Sawmill Blades - Should you release the tension when not in use?

In this video Stephen Cook answers the question about releasing tension on a bandsaw blade on a portable sawmill when the blade is going to be left on for extended periods of time.
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[@johanneslaxell6641]

I have a thought on this: Can it be that there is a difference in the different types of tensioners? If the cook's spring tensioner "gives and takes", then the pressure will not rise when the temperature drops during the night and the blade shortens. If the wheels are fixed by a "dead" tensioner, tension should (by fysics) rise when the blade shortens?

[@shanenmannies3782]

Unbelievable how knowledgeable you are, thank you

[@chuckydubree1925]

Been sawing for 24 years and still learn new stuff everyday I have learned lots from your video's I have always loved sawing and making dust sounds like you do to thanks for all your information

[@GibClark]

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[@theodorebowers9737]

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[@TERRORoftheLORD]

Do you transport the larger sawmills with a tensioned blade in place?

[@glmphoto]

Thanks for sharing. I love your common sense approach.

[@ThoenWorks]

Like you say, leaving tension on a rubberized wheel may be a problem. Would be due to something called "creep" deformation.

[@eldoradowoodcrafthobbies3888]

Tnx

[@mikedozier5879]

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