Band Saw Blades

Q The Blades are bouncing on out Hydmech S20 Band saw, what is wrong?????
A Often a blade will "bounce" or "jump" when passing through the saws guides. This will cause problems by overloading the blade gullet, or causing expensive damage to your head feed system. The following is a list of the most common causes for a "bouncing blade".

1. Straightness of the blade.
2. Straightness of the weld.
3. Blade tension is set too low.
4. Wheels are out of round.
5. Blade guides are damaged.
6. Blade is bent.
7. Wheel Bearings are bad.

Band Saw Machines

Q Why is my vice not holding my material tight on my Kysor/Johnson model J or JH?
A The vice nut is worn or the vice screw threads are rolled over. SSP suggests that you replace them as a set.

Blade Guides

Q Why is the carbide coming off my Hydmech Blade Guides?
A During manufacturing sometimes the steel backing is heated faster than the carbide; this will cause a substandard product that will result in carbide loss. Ask your supplier how the guide is heated, if they are not using a induction type system the Carbide Blade Guide has a much higher chance of defect.
Q How fast can you ship me a set of Amada HA250 Saw Guides
A We stock the Amada Blade guides, so we ship the same day
Q Are HemSaw H160 blade guides sold by each or as a set?
A All Hem Blade Guides are sold in sets
Q Do you stock Backup guides for the Hydmech S20?
A Yes