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Title: band saw blades
Post by: Jake Fr on May 08, 2011, 08:28:00 PM
where to get 1/2" band saw blades i have burned up to many other blades trying to make self bows im looking for 1/2" 4tpi if i can find it thanks and any tips or tricks would be great
 thanks jake
Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: Steve Kendrot on May 08, 2011, 08:36:00 PM
I posted a thread called band saw tips a wek or two ago. Links to Highland Woodworking. They sell a blade called the woodslicer that is a good blade.  Also a good tutorial on tuning bandsaws.
Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 08, 2011, 09:06:00 PM
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/bandsaw-resawing-tips.html
Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: John Scifres on May 08, 2011, 10:47:00 PM
I buy mine from   http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/
Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on May 09, 2011, 08:29:00 AM
I highly recomend the "Timber wolf" blades in 4 TPI

you can resharpen them when they get dull too.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Family/2004810/Timber-Wolf-Bandsaw-Blades.aspx
Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: rbbhunt on May 09, 2011, 08:32:00 AM
I've also had great luck with Timberwolf blades.
Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: Jake Fr on May 10, 2011, 09:29:00 AM
Hey thanks guys that realy helps I'll check all info out an go from there thanks a lot jake
Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: tishtail on May 10, 2011, 05:10:00 PM
hi if you have Menards store near you try them i purchased several my size wasn't made anymore but found a 72" blade mine called for 72.75 had plenty of tension adjustment room left and say money. blade was made i think for a shopsmith saw. lawrence
Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: ALW on May 14, 2011, 05:40:00 PM
The Lowes around here carry Bosch blades.  I get Olson blades at a small hardware store near me.

Aaron
Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: hova on May 14, 2011, 08:44:00 PM
there are some resaw specific blades you should be able to get in widths of an inch or more.


-hov
Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: 2treks on May 14, 2011, 09:00:00 PM
I like the Woodslicer blade for slicing laminations,I have not used it to ruff out a selfbow,But think it may have a short life as it has no set in the teeth. I do like the Timberwolfs. Highlands GP blade is also a good value for GP cutting.
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