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I use a piece of orange para cord tied to my tension bar. When I detention the saw I tie the loose end around the blade with a slip knot. No metal dangling around to have to worry about it getting into the blade.
I use a strip of Mylar taped to the tension release lever. Very lightweight so it flutters in any breeze giving me a good reminder. This particular stuff is sold by the roll for use in the garden to discourage opportunistic feeders.
I have on several occasions started my bandsaw with the tension released. It's immediately obvious from the racket and gets a quick punch of the stop button. Doesn't seem to cause any harm. Unfortunately I also forget to release the tension, and may not use the saw again for weeks.
I have done my research and I have made a decision to buy the Laguna 14BX 14IN Bandsaw. I would have selected the 18IN model but I do not have 3 phase power in my workshop.
Can anyone give me their opinion on the 14BX model?
Thanks,
Matt Fawkner
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