Bandsaws and blades

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I know that I am wearing you guys out with questions but I guess that is part of why this forum is here. I have a pretty nice bandsaw that I have had for a while and it does not get a lot of use. I am seeing that as I get deeper into the cue building addiction I will be using it a lot more. It is a Grizzly 14" ultimate bandsaw with the riser block for 12" re-saw capacity. It needs some tuning and some new blades. What brand and size ( not length but teeth and width) do you guys usually keep on there as your everyday blade. I would have to assume it would be something of the 1/2 variety. Thanks for all yall's help
 
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dafunkdawg said:
I know that I am wearing you guys out with questions but I guess that is part of why this forum is here. I have a pretty nice bandsaw that I have had for a while and it does not get a lot of use. I am seeing that as I get deeper into the cue building addiction I will be using it a lot more. It is a Grizzly 14" ultimate bandsaw with the riser block for 12" re-saw capacity. It needs some tuning and some new blades. What brand and size ( not length but teeth and width) do you guys usually keep on there as your everyday blade. I would have to assume it would be something of the 1/2 variety. Thanks for all yall's help
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Call Starrett and talk with their tech support, those guys know the tool and application like no other. Once you use the Starrett blades and compare them to the other blades you've used you'll never look back. Starrett has high quality blades that last, worth every penny.



Rob.M
 
I use Starret blades on my 16" Grizzly wood cutting band saw, but my machinist likes Lenox blades for our metal cutting bandsaw.
 
Chris , what blade do you use on your woodcutter most of the time ? Width and teeth configuration? Thanks for everyones help.
 
whammo57 said:
get a Wood Slicer blade.......... thin and sharp..............

Kim
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These are what I use also. A number of years ago they were on sale and I bought about 8 of them. 1/2" wide and about 3 tooth if I remember correctly. They asked for what I was normally cutting and the thickness and then they recommended what to use.

Dick
 
Woodslicer is awesome for resawing. Super sharp, and the spring steel tensions easily. I used to run those in my big Grizzly saw until I switched to Resaw Kings. I only switched because the Woodslicer dulls pretty quickly, but in retrospect they're so cheap that it hardly matters. Definitely get the 1/2" on that saw. I have a G0555 and even with a spring steel blade it will run much better at 1/2" than 3/4", especially if you have the riser kit (which I also have). I usually run the 3/4" in my big band saw, but I have run a 1/2" because I made a mistake on an order once, and honestly I really didn't notice a difference. It may have even run just a touch better, even on a big, 3HP 19" saw.

I will say that the finish off a Resaw King is practically like a table saw. Incredibly smooth. Not really worth the price unless you stupidly replace your table saw with a CNC machine because you needed the room, and you then need your bandsaw to do the work of your TS. Did I mention how stupid that was?
 
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These guys are awesome and live about 100 yards from my house, so I actually know them personally. They make and sharpen cutting tools for a living. It's worth the time to give them a call.

http://www.carbide.com/

Evan, Dan, or Paul.
 
No votes for Timber Wolf blades? That is what I purchased after I first got my bandsaw. At the time they seemed very popular around here. I could stand to buy another blade or two myself, so I'm curious if the names being mentioned here are considered better or just another option?
 
MVPCues said:
No votes for Timber Wolf blades? That is what I purchased after I first got my bandsaw. At the time they seemed very popular around here. I could stand to buy another blade or two myself, so I'm curious if the names being mentioned here are considered better or just another option?
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I foun. that it's not a bad blade, but the quality some years ago was really all over the map. I got a lot of bad welds, poorly sharpened/set teeth, etc. I finally just gave up. For the money there were better and more consistent blades. I'm not the only one, but other folks seem to never have a problem and still love them
 
john coloccia said:
I foun. that it's not a bad blade, but the quality some years ago was really all over the map. I got a lot of bad welds, poorly sharpened/set teeth, etc. I finally just gave up. For the money there were better and more consistent blades. I'm not the only one, but other folks seem to never have a problem and still love them
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Thanks. My only experience is with Timber Wolf, so I welcome your observations. I did have a Timber Wolf weld fail on me, but I accepted at least partial fault for it.
 
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A year and half after I got it, I finally installed the Re-saw King on my Laguna SUV. The finish on the cut surfaces is like ready for a finish. I had no idea a band saw cut could be so smooth. Pricey but am hoping that the carbide stays sharp for a very long time. These blades can be sharpened 4-5 times, the cost for sharpening is supposed to be $30 plus shipping. Time will tell.
 
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