How to Change Band Saw Blades

By Chris Baylor, About.com Guide

Once you have the band saw cabinet opened and relatively clean of sawdust and obstructions, the next step is to loosen the blade tension. Locate the tension knob on top of the band saw, which typically is on a vertical shaft above the band saw's top cabinet. Loosen the tension on the blade by turning the knob (typically counterclockwise) until the blade is loose and pliable.