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I have an older 1938 16" walker turner saw. The only time I release the tension is to changed the blade. I have had the saw for over twenty years. I know the person that had it before I did never took the tension off. I think for some of the smaller cheaper built saws it might be of some benefit, but not doing it for the past 70 years doesn't seem to have hurt my saw.
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Nope the only time I release tension is to change out the band. I also run a little bit more than the recommended tension - helps to make for nice smooth cuts.
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