How To Fold a Blade

By Etienne Nagel, Wood-Mizer Africa

Folding and unfolding bandsaw blades needs to be done correctly. New and used blades have sharp edges that can cause injury.
Knowing how to fold and unfold a bandsaw blade makes it easy and safe to move it to and from where it is used. It also assists in fitting and removing a blade from a sawmill in a safe and controlled way. This video provides a quick and simple step-by-step guide to folding a band sawmill blade.
Remember to wear gloves and eye protection when folding a blade. Also, keep others at a safe distance when folding or moving blades.