Bandsaw Quick-Release

Hi Blake,

Great Post!!!! I liked it some much that I watched all the way to the end. I simply could not tear myself away from it. Have you thought about giving up woodworking and going into movie?

Seriously the post was very informative and, while I don’t think that Carter is in jeopardy of bankruptcy, it will prove to be a useful guide to those who want to follow a similar path.

Wow. four hours and saved $150. You should take out a patent on the design and use the royalties to buy more tools.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine

Very nice Blake! Did you get tired doing the last 1/3 of that video? lol.

-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC

Nice One! You were right about the video – which I thought was exteemly well made.

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

Very well made Blake. Both the tensioner and the entertaining video.

-- bryano

That’ll do ‘er. good one, Blake.

-- Thos. Angle, Jordan Valley, Oregon

Blake, Great video and an even better cost effective tool.

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."- PortablePastimes.com (Purveyors of Portable Fun and Fidgets)

Sweet! Hey Blake ~ can you see any reason the handle could not be facing the rear? it would eliminate the notch for the gard/guide and save on head bumps. Of course it isn’t quite so convenient but then how often do we change blades?
David

-- [email protected]

Nice job.

My question is, how does it work after 2 years? any improvement suggestions?

thanks
russv

-- yknotwood.com: where to go because you don't want no stinking plastic!

It still works great! I have no issues with it whatsoever. I just wish I would remember to use it to de-tension the blade more often before I leave the shop for a while.

David… sorry I never answered your question. Yes, I suppose you could make it face the rear.

-- Happy woodworking!