I have heard of two theories for blade tension, and like the two theories of arguing with women, neither seems to work!
First, there is the tighter is better group...the "It needs to make a sound like "C" on a piano keyboard" school of thought. What's that sound like?
Next, is the "leave it a little loose" school of thought....maybe leaving the 1/8 in. deflection?
I've tried both ways, with mixed results.
Confused? You bet!
I tighten the merrie aitch out of my blades, and they make a nice clear "ping" noise, and don't deflect much...but they keep breaking...they don't have a chance to get dull.
Soooo...experts, tell me, please; What am I doing wrong? How do I adjust my blade tension so I can wear them out, or at least get them a little dull, which would be much less frustrating, and less expen$ive, too!
Thanks.
First, there is the tighter is better group...the "It needs to make a sound like "C" on a piano keyboard" school of thought. What's that sound like?
Next, is the "leave it a little loose" school of thought....maybe leaving the 1/8 in. deflection?
I've tried both ways, with mixed results.
Confused? You bet!


Soooo...experts, tell me, please; What am I doing wrong? How do I adjust my blade tension so I can wear them out, or at least get them a little dull, which would be much less frustrating, and less expen$ive, too!
Thanks.
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