How to Change Band Saw Blades

By Chris Baylor, About.com Guide

Band saws are designed for making curved cuts in wood, but they are also ideal for resawing lumber into smaller pieces. A resaw blade can be as much as 1-inch wide, whereas the blades used for cutting curves can be as thin as 1/8-inch in width.

In order to make the proper cuts, you'll need to install the correct blade, which means you'll need to know not only how to change the band saw blade, but also how to adjust the saw to keep the blade that you do install tracking straight and true.

In the following step-by-step tutorial, learn how to change your band saw blade as well as how to make the adjustments necessary to keep your band saw blade cutting properly.