How to Coil a Bandsaw Blade | Woodworking Project

George Vondriska demonstrates how to properly coil and store a large band saw blade for DIY woodworking projects. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video.

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9 Responses to “Coiling a Bandsaw Blade”

Matthew March 9th, 2016

Have you ever had the tape fail and have that coiled blade spring out?

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- WWGOA Team March 10th, 2016
  
  No. Even if the tape breaks, the blade won’t necessarily uncoil. Normally you will have to flex the blade a bit to start it uncoiling.
  
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Dennis Alstott February 27th, 2017

Does the tape reside affect the blade when it’s back in operation? Should we use some type cleaner to make sure the masking tape is completely remove?

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- Customer Service March 2nd, 2017
  
  Hi, Dennis. If your tape leaves some residue, then you should clean it off. The residue could bind in the work piece or get on your tires.
  
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yutaka mori February 28th, 2017

I watched several coiling videos on youtube, but I think this is the best way. Unfortunately the video quality is too bad.

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David May 7th, 2018

Hello George,
how about direction of teeth and wear gloves and use 3/4 in. Mini Spring Clamps from box store HD instead of tape?
Thanks for all ya do.

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Cy Galley June 28th, 2018

You can also do the coiling a second time on longer blades which will give you 5 coils instead of the 3.

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Fraser Munro April 22nd, 2019

How easy was that? Great tip!

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cusafeman April 22nd, 2019

I like to use a twist tie instead of tape to store my folded blades – easy to apply/remove and no residue.

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