JET JBS 14 ask

[Wayne G.]

I have a JET band saw thats rarely used.  I always keep the blade tension off unless its being used.  Recently I noticed that when engaging the tension it grinds to get there.   Since I only use it a couple times per year I cant recall if that's normal.  Can someone advise?   Thanks

[KC]

I have a JET band saw thats rarely used.  I always keep the blade tension off unless its being used.  Recently I noticed that when engaging the tension it grinds to get there.   Since I only use it a couple times per year I cant recall if that's normal.  Can someone advise?   Thanks

Need some lube, maybe?  I've never noticed any noise on my 18.

[Wayne G.]

Need some lube, maybe?  I've never noticed any noise on my 18.

IDK.  Definitely isnt smooth.   It actually takes great effort to engage the tension and I dont recall it being that way when purchased.

[Stwood_]

Back the adjustment completely off. Lube the shaft. With the blade off, run it up tight, lube the other side. Keep doing that and maybe it will free up.