Young_Scroller Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Hi everyone. I have a quick question: When you arent using your saw for a couple of weeks how should you leave it: with a blade fully tensioned or without a blade. Im a little curious because I wont be using my saw very much in the next month or so. Thanks! -Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Hi Joe. I usually try to release the tension on the blade. But, I don't worry about it if I forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) I try to remember to release, but don't alway remember. I am old. Edited December 4, 2015 by Scrappile oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Scroller Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 thanks for the replies, so it wont do any bad if i leave a blade in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcier Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Blade in, tension off Ward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) Joe, I always release the tension on my blades, when I'm done using my saw daily. But, if I know that I'm not going to be using my saw for days, I even remove the blade from the blade holder. I see no reason to leave the saw or blade under pressure, when not in use. Len Edited December 4, 2015 by Lucky2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I try to release the tension at the end of each day. I forget quite often, guess it's an age thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 thanks for the replies, so it wont do any bad if i leave a blade in? Well, that would depend upon what brand of saw your using. If your using a Dewalt or an Excaliber, you could be doing damage to the tip of the screw that holds the blade in place. On both these saws, the tips of these screws have a small insert that rotates when tightening up against the blade. It does this, so that the blade doesn't bend at the top from the screw rotating against it. If you leave the blade in place when the saw is not being used, your leaving the pressure on this tip. I don't like doing that, so, I remove the blade to save the tip. I don't know if doing this makes any difference or not, but, I've owned this saw for over five years now, and I've never had to spend any money on parts or repairs. Len amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I read somewhere to leave the tension off when not in use, Same as with a hydraulic jack,jack up your car and put jack stands under the car to relieve pressure on seals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 It won't hurt your saw if you leave it tensioned, but I usually release the tension when I'm done for the day. I think what is more important, if you have a cast iron table as on the DeWalt and the newer Delta saws is to wax the table so it won't rust. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I also try to release the tension on the blade when finished. Wont kill it if you forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Tension off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) The owners guide that came with my EX21 says tension off when not in use. Edited December 4, 2015 by Scrolling Steve Bristlebill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 The owners guide that came with my EX21 says tension off when not in use. You actually read the owners guide? Scrolling Steve and spoth28 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 You actually read the owners guide? It is not something I am proud of ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Scroller Posted December 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 thanks for all of the replies this helped alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 More important to not leave any beer in the fridge, wax the table, clean your saw and cover it. Remove the blade? Only important because you will forget what blade is in your saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedOrZed Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 In My Opinion anything more than a couple of weeks is worth taking the blade off. As much as anything it's something less for things to fall into around the workshop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 I always detension the blade right after each use. then i cover the saw with an old towel to keep it from getting rusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 I always detention the blade also, the manufacturer of both my old scrollsaw (Delta Q3) and new (Excalibur) recommend this. I also cover my scrollsaw with a very large garbage bag, meant for wheelie bins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I try to stop my day when I have a dull blade. I leave in the saw with the tension off but the blade still connected top and bottom. I then start back up with a new blade. One I am sure of what size and type it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I leave mine with blade out and tension off. I stop when I finish cutting a piece. I take the blade out of the top blade holder to remove what I am cutting and leave it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 One fact to consider. If your saw is stationary I doubt how you leave it is really critical. Now if your saw is moved even on a rolling base a blade should be left in to prevent moving of the arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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