The bar is clamped in a metal vise, so the vise is very slightly heated and that side of the bar is much cooler.

Taken using the Topdon Android attachment.

  • pageflight@piefed.socialOPEnglish
    11·
    24 hours ago

    I assumed it was because the blades wear quickly, but I wonder if it affects great dissipation too.

    • desiccated_event@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      5·
      24 hours ago

      Does this also affect bandsaws, with a single, thin blade that moves rapidly? Your assumption was always mine until I saw this photo, and thought about it. Chances are the replaceable blade was the motivator, and heat dissipation was a happy side-effect.

      • pageflight@piefed.socialOPEnglish
        2·
        12 hours ago

        I’ll have to take a thermal image next time I’m using the bandsaw! My understanding is part of the benefit of the long blade loop is heat dissipation.