MachineryHouse BS-912

Questions and Answers

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ramirezkristinAug 14, 2025
Why is my MachineryHouse BS-912 blade breaking excessively?
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  Scott DudleyAug 14, 2025
  Excessive blade breakage in your MachineryHouse Saw can be caused by several factors. The materials may be loosening in the vise, so ensure you clamp the work securely. The speed or feed might be incorrect, requiring an adjustment. If the blade teeth spacing is too large, replace it with a blade with smaller teeth spacing. For coarse materials, use a blade with slow speed and small teeth spacing. Check and adjust the blade tension to prevent slipping on the wheel. Ensure the blade contacts the work after the motor starts to prevent damage. Adjust the wheel alignment if the blade rubs on the wheel flange. Misaligned guide bearings also contribute to breakage, so adjust them accordingly. If the blade is too thick, use a thinner blade. Finally, cracking at the weld may require re-welding.
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foxterryAug 17, 2025
What to do if my MachineryHouse Saw is making bad (crooked) cuts?
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  Pamela WestAug 17, 2025
  If your MachineryHouse Saw is producing crooked cuts, several factors could be responsible. The feed pressure might be too high; reduce it by increasing the spring tension on the side of the saw. Ensure the guide bearings are properly adjusted with a clearance no greater than 0.001. Insufficient blade tension can also cause this issue, so increase the blade tension. A dull blade will also cause crooked cuts, so replace the blade. Adjust the speed if it is incorrect. Check that the blade guides are not spaced out too much and adjust the guide space. A loose blade guide assembly should be tightened. Finally, if the blade truck is too far away from the wheel flanges, re-track the blade according to the operating instructions.
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Tracy McdowellAug 21, 2025
Why is my MachineryHouse BS-912 motor running too hot?
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  nancy20Aug 21, 2025
  If your MachineryHouse Saw motor is overheating, several factors could be the cause. The blade tension may be too high, so reduce the tension on the blade. Similarly, excessive drive belt tension can cause overheating, so reduce the tension on the drive belt. Using a blade that is too coarse or too fine for the work can also cause the motor to overheat; use a finer or coarser blade as appropriate. If the gears are aligned improperly, adjust them so that the worm is in the center of the gear. Insufficient gear lubrication can also lead to overheating, so check the oil path. Finally, if the cut is binding the blade, decrease reed anti speed.
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Daniel WalkerAug 25, 2025
What to do if my MachineryHouse Saw blade is dulling prematurely?
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  Laura JonesAug 25, 2025
  Premature blade dulling on your MachineryHouse Saw can result from several issues. If the teeth are too coarse, switch to finer teeth. Excessive speed can also cause dulling, so decrease the speed. Inadequate feed pressure can be a factor; decrease the spring tension on the side of the saw to address this. Hard spots or scale on the material may require you to reduce speed and increase feed pressure. If the material is work hardening, increase feed pressure by reducing spring tension. Blade twist can lead to dulling, so replace the blade and adjust blade tension. Insufficient blade tension can also cause dulling, so tighten the blade tension adjustable knob. If the blade slides, tighten the blade tension.
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reedmichelleAug 28, 2025
What to do if my MachineryHouse BS-912 Saw is making bad (rough) cuts?
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  Laura JonesAug 28, 2025
  If your MachineryHouse Saw is producing rough cuts, it could be due to several reasons. Too much speed or feed can cause rough cuts, so decrease both. A blade that is too coarse should be replaced with a finer blade. Also, make sure to adjust blade tension if it is loose.
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Travis MartinSep 1, 2025
What causes unusual wear on the side or back of my MachineryHouse BS-912 blade?
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  Hunter JohnsonSep 1, 2025
  Unusual wear on the side or back of your MachineryHouse Saw blade can be attributed to a few reasons. The blade guides might be worn, in which case they should be replaced. Alternatively, the blade guide bearings may not be adjusted properly; adjust them as per the operator's manual. Lastly, check if the blade guide bearing bracket is loose and tighten it if necessary.
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Janet ThomasSep 5, 2025
Why are teeth ripping from the blade of my MachineryHouse BS-912?
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  Dr. Rachel Jacobson MDSep 5, 2025
  If teeth are ripping from the blade of your MachineryHouse Saw, it could be due to several reasons. The tooth might be too coarse for the work, so try using a finer tooth blade. Too heavy pressure combined with too slow speed can also cause this issue, so decrease the pressure and increase the speed. If the work-piece is vibrating, clamp it securely. Finally, if the gullets are loading, use a coarser tooth blade or a brush to remove chips.
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Susan WilkinsSep 8, 2025
Why is the blade twisting on my MachineryHouse BS-912?
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  Christina OwensSep 8, 2025
  The blade twisting on your MachineryHouse Saw can be caused by two main reasons. The cut might be binding the blade, in which case you should decrease reed pressure. Alternatively, there might be too much blade tension, so decrease the blade tension.