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.

  • desiccated_event@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    5·
    20 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·
      8 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.