Grim Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Went to change the blade on my new bandsaw for the first time today, wanted to get a bigger blade in there for resaw (laminate necks). Those coiled up blades have a bunch of stored energy in 'em. Pop! A couple of little cuts in my thumb, but dang, I should've seen that one coming. Just thought I'd share. Grim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Alex Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 (edited) If you can figure it out, I believe you can uncoil them against a wall, but I just leave that job to others after one "exploded" on me as I uncoiled it in the wrong direction, and tore through the heavy gloves I was wearing, and my shirt. Edited July 6, 2006 by Mr Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Oh baby you have to watch them suckers. I usually open them up a bit and toss them into my yard and let themspring open. One time I tried to control a blade as it uncoiled. I was doing good until I needed one more hand and it pinched my hand . I had one hand stopping the blade from springing open and the other caught in the teeth . I had to have Darci come down and grab it with channel locks so I had a free hand to seperate the teeth that had my hand. That was a slow process Peace,Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarchump Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 just hold the coils together and toss it 10 feet in front of you wither on the shop floor our out side and let it unfold it self. Remember to throw it teeth up so you dont damage them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsilver Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Grim, thanks for posting this. A good safety tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Alex Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 (edited) Perhaps someone can figure out how to do this in reverse. I tried, but don't have the guts to try again, I'm almost as afraid of bandsaw blades as tablesaws now. That whirling sound tablesaws make sends shivers down my spine. Edited July 6, 2006 by Mr Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Hehehe....try it with a 1-1/4" resaw blade! THAT'S fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 I'd just wear gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer7440 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 I typically use the toss method to open up blades at work. Just don't toss them onto concrete...it can be very hard on them. When I recoil them, I use my foot on the floor instead of the edge of a vice like the guy in that link. I think I have better control that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Definitely wear gloves when doing this, as well as changing out planer blades, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougP Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 i usually try to sucker my roommate into opening them in exchange for a beer. when i was in high school woodshop many moons ago i was shown the method of coiling by using your foot and the floor as jer7440 mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Definitely wear gloves when doing this, as well as changing out planer blades, etc. Now you tell me! I second that recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhailgtrski Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 I had to have Darci come down and grab it with channel locks so I had a free hand to seperate the teeth that had my hand. That was a slow process Nice to have a wife that can handle the channellocks. A pic of that scene would've been priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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