portable bandsaw problem

[BUILTnotBought#B&B]

so i have a milwaukee m18 compact bandsaw, when i run it its making a clicking sound and at each click the blade will wobble any ideas on what it could be and maybe how to fix it? much appreciated!

 

[Danke42]

Sounds like the weld on the blade. I'd unhook all the power and take the covers off. then look an the blade and the pulleys.

 

[Lorien]

sounds like the blade's about ready to break. I'll bet you find a crack if you look for it

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I agree it's crack, split somewhere.

My last blade break Wasn't at the weld.

Look Everywhere

 

[BUILTnotBought#B&B]

it does it with every new blade i put on it, the top pully makes a clicking sound every revolution and thats when the blade will wobble almost like its clicking in or out of place

 

[Keith Nix]

Remove the blade and check it. Also check the guide bearings, top and bottom. If one is seized up that could be the problem. If one seized up for a short time and then somehow freed up, it may have a flat spot like a grocery cart.

 

[jorasco312]

Mine was making the same clicking noise... a guide bearing had a chunk 1/4' x 3/8" break out/off... flat spotting is a great description.

 

[LCoop]

I had the same clicking noise on a DeWalt porta band. Blade didn't wobble though. Changed blades no difference. I took it all apart and found nothing I would consider a problem. Put it all back together and knock on wood haven't had the problem since the. So long story I have no clue! LOL