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Homemade Bandsaw Blade Tensioner


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BUILDER:
John Heisz on ibuildit.ca
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade bandsaw blade tensioner constructed from a leadscrew, coupling nut, lumber, and a surplus angle grinder gearbox.
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Mar 18, 2016 10:39 PM
TomBrose
have used grinder gearbox on mine,but didnt think of nuts to limit travel-great idea
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DIY Bandsaw Blade Tensioner - comment on how to build a Bandsaw Blade Tensioner - 1 comments
TomBrose says:
Mar 18, 2016 10:39 PM
have used grinder gearbox on mine,but didnt think of nuts to limit travel-great idea

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