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To find standard amount of strain according to the width and thickness of
saw:
Multiply
width of saw in inches by thickness in 1/1000" and the product by ten.
EXAMPLE:
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To find amount of strain for 16" Band Saw-12 gauge.
16 x 109 = 1744 x 10 = 17,440 lbs. strain.
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To find amount of strain for 12" Band Saw-14 gauge.
12 x 083 = 996 x 10 = 9960 lbs. strain.
Figuring strain for resaws, use a common multiple of 8 instead of 10.
EXAMPLE
To
find amount of strain for 6" resaw - 19 gauge.
6 x 042 = 252 x 8 = 2016 lbs. strain.
To find amount of strain on strain lever:
Divide the distance from fulcrum to center of weight on strain bar by
distance from fulcrum to strain column.
EXAMPLE:
48
/ 2 = 24 x 600 = 14,400 lbs.
This gives the amount of strain if mill has counterbalance weight. If mill
has no counter balance weight, add weight of top wheels and guides.
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