If your band saw blade snaps while you’re working, there’s a good chance you were just using an old blade. However, if the problem keeps occurring, you may have a more serious issue to deal with. Learn why your band saw blade keeps snapping and what you can do to stop it from happening.
Having a broken blade is one of the most common band saw problems, and not running in the blade is a likely cause. Band saw blades are extremely sharp, and you need to dull them slightly before working them at full speed. Most manufacturers recommend running the blade at half power for a few minutes the first time you use a new blade.
You can’t grab just any band saw blade for your project. The tooth patterns and thicknesses of band saw blades are suited to different jobs. If you use the wrong one, your blade literally might not cut it.
Just like using the wrong blade, you can also use the wrong cutting speed. Always read the package of your chosen blade to see what the recommended speed is, and never try to force a blade.
This one is pretty self-explanatory. If you don’t install your band saw blade correctly, it might snap while you’re working. This happens because the incorrect positioning can cause the blade to receive more heat and pressure than it’s designed to handle.
Another reason your band saw blade keeps snapping might be a lack of lubricant. Blade lubricant reduces friction, which can cause heat. That heat can be hot enough to accidentally treat the material you’re cutting, or it can make your blade fragile.
Tooth pitch is about having enough blade teeth on your workpiece at one time. Most manufacturers recommend having at least three teeth on the workpiece at all times. If you use the wrong pitch, the blade might not have enough contact with the workpiece to hold steady.
We hope this list helps you figure out why your blade is snapping while you work. Remember that a snapping blade can easily become a dangerous projectile, so you want to avoid having this problem.
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