How tight should metal bandsaw blade be?

15,000 psi to 20,000 psi
Bandsaw blades require tension and lots of it to consistently produce straight, uniform cuts, especially in thick or dense stock. Most blade manufacturers recommend 15,000 psi to 20,000 psi for a common carbon-steel blade.

Why does my metal bandsaw not cut straight?

Make sure the blade is running in the correct direction. On machines powered by three phases power so it is common to get the wiring reversed and have the blade running the wrong direction. On all vertical blade bandsaws the working portion of the blade should go down. This forces the workpiece down into the table.

How to tension a band saw blade?

Remove the upper and lower band saw guides (the band saw blade body cannot be restricted on either side) and remove the table insert on your saw if equipped.

Mount and track a blade on the wheels as recommended by the band saw/band mill manufacturer.

Close all covers on the saw.

How to tension your bandsaw blade correctly?

Ensuring the blade is sharp

Making sure the blade is tensioned correctly

Keeping the bandsaw tires clean

Having properly adjusted guides for the bandsaw blade

Making sure the blade is appropriately mounted and spinning in the correct direction

How to install and tension a Wen bandsaw blade?

Change Band Saw Blades.

Open the Cabinet.

Loosen the Blade Tension.

Raise the Band Saw Blade Guard.

Remove the Rear Blade Guard.

Loosen the Under-Table Blade Guard.

Remove the Band Saw Blade.

Slide in a New Band Saw Blade.

Adjust the Band Saw Guide Blocks.

Tension the Band Saw Blade.

How tight should a bandsaw blade be?

Open both upper and lower cabinets

Clean out any sawdust

Loosen the Tension Wheel: Normally found in top cabinet

Raise Front Bandsaw Guard: Slide to highest position after loosening tension

Remove Rear Blade Guard: Take away the screws holding guard in place

Loosen Under Table Guard: Remove center and loosen screws that hold the guard in place