Know-How Series: Blade fitment, tracking and guide set up of the BS250 10" Bandsaw

Record Power's resident expert Peter Webb returns to showcase the process of fitting and tracking the blade, plus the guide set up of the BS250 10" Bandsaw!
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[@jnmykn5557]

Hello Again Once again a decent vid spoiled by lack of detail. What I want to know is about the gaps to be left between the blade and the roller bearings. He says "small gap" "little bit of space" what does that mean, a millimeter? fraction of a millimeter? or are we talking microns? He mentions shims, what thickness of shims ? I suppose if you have used bandsaws and are a little bit familiar this is all obvious, but I havnt. It would have been good if he could have zoomed in to see the gaps, then at least I/we could have seen the order of the gap and taken it from there.
Regards - Jn

[@RecordPowerTV]

Hello, thank you for your feedback we will bear all of your suggestions in mind for future Know-How Videos. With regards to your questions, please contact our Technical Support Team on 01246 571 020 or email [e-mail] and the team there will be able to support and advise you in your enquiry. Best Wishes, Record Power.

[@willybaetens4648]

Hi
This is a really nice video.
Well portrayed and very clearly explained.
Your videos have been improved by far.
Thanks for sharing these.
Keep it safe, it is not over yet.
Willy from Belgium.
😷😷😷

[@RecordPowerTV]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@postiesteve]

It'd be much better if you showed close up shots of the tracking. It's difficult to see anything in this video

[@RecordPowerTV]

Hi Steve, thank you for your feedback. Your suggestion will be noted for future productions on the BS250. Should you like to discuss the tracking process with our experts, please contact us on 01246 571 020 (and select option 2) or email [e-mail]. Best Wishes, Record Power.

[@davidmurray9193]

How do I stop the drive belt coming off?????

[@RecordPowerTV]

Hi David, thank you for your comment. Please contact our Technical Support team for expert advice on 01246 571 020 or email [e-mail]. Best Wishes, Record Power.

[@MrVinny3006]

Will the video for squaring the fence and table for the BS 350 work on this machine as well? thanks

[@RecordPowerTV]

Hi Vincent, thank you for your comment. Please can you confirm if you are referring to the set up of the standard fence? Best Wishes, Record Power.

[@MrVinny3006]

@@RecordPowerTV yes it’s a standard fence that came with the machine but it’s more for squaring up the table is what I’m looking for thanks

[@RecordPowerTV]

@@MrVinny3006 Hi Vincent, to set the table sq to the blade 1st its best to set your fence sq to the slot, so you adjust the fence rail to suit, and still keeping the fence sq to the table top so that it glides along with ease, then with the widest blade that you have fitted to your bandsaw move the fence close to the blade, but 1st having laid a steel rule, or another straight edge against the blade so that it is between the teeth of the blade and on a flat area, then this will allow you to see the error, and then loosen the bolts that hold the table to the bracket below, then with care knock the table one way or the other with a mallet. or a block of wood, that way when you introduce the straight edge you will see the error reduce, but remember to keep the table insert centre to your fitted blade, so that it does not rub against it. In a past video we setup a BS350S Fence which maybe of use to you, also a Sabre upgrade that again shows how to adjust. please make any adjustments with the machine unplugged, and check the free movement of the blade before switching on again.
Hope this all makes sense, let us know how you get on.