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Here at Forrest Manufacturing, we try to provide our clients with the most information possible so they can make the best decisions about their bandsaw equipment.  Often times, we'll get a question that is worth sharing with everyone. We hope that you'll find this information useful and educational. The questions answered on the pages below, explain how bandsaws work, the best types of bandsaw blades to use, and more.

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Should I wear gloves when using a bandsaw?

Should I wear gloves when using a bandsaw?

I think that in most cases the answer is "no." I argue that with gloves you get a false sense of security, you do not know where you hands really are...

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What is blade tension?

What is blade tension?

Blade “tension” is a technical description of how tight the bandsaw blade is for bandsaws including vertical band saws and horizontal band saws.

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Cutting Tubes with a Bandsaw?

Cutting Tubes with a Bandsaw?

Cutting tubes is a very common application for a horizontal bandsaw, vertical bandsaw, or multi-blade saw that has some unexpected challenges.

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Why is my bandsaw not cutting straight?

Why is my bandsaw not cutting straight?

As a designer and manufacturer of bandsaws I am often asked by my customers or other bandsaw users why their bandsaw is not cutting straight.

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