I took the old rusted bandsaw blade out of my 14" bandsaw, cut it, and
measured it at 91-7/8", so I assume that 92" is what I should be
looking for.
In an internet search I can esily find 91-1/2" and 92-1/2" blades, but
not much in the way of 92".
Can I get recommendations on a good place to find a 92" blade mostly
for use in hardwoods and premium plywoods?
Thanks a lot.
Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
On Jun 29, 3:55 pm, Searcher7 <[email protected]> wrote:
> I took the old rusted bandsaw blade out of my 14" bandsaw, cut it, and
> measured it at 91-7/8", so I assume that 92" is what I should be
> looking for.
>
> In an internet search I can esily find 91-1/2" and 92-1/2" blades, but
> not much in the way of 92".
>
> Can I get recommendations on a good place to find a 92" blade mostly
> for use in hardwoods and premium plywoods?
Either length will work, as will your 92" idea, but the odds are good
your original blade is a slightly stretched bit of metal, so I'd go
for the 91-1/2". You should have more than enough adjustment in the
sysem to take anything you've mentioned.
On Jul 2, 8:26=A0pm, Searcher7 <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Jul 1, 8:46=A0pm, Charlie Self <[email protected]> wrote:
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> > On Jun 29, 3:55 pm, Searcher7 <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > > I took the old rusted bandsaw blade out of my 14" bandsaw, cut it, an=
d
> > > measured it at 91-7/8", so I assume that 92" is what I should be
> > > looking for.
>
> > > In an internet search I can esily find 91-1/2" and 92-1/2" blades, bu=
t
> > > not much in the way of 92".
>
> > > Can I get recommendations on a good place to find a 92" blade mostly
> > > for use in hardwoods and premium plywoods?
>
> > Either length will work, as will your 92" idea, but the odds are good
> > your original blade is a slightly stretched bit of metal, so I'd go
> > for the 91-1/2". You should have more than enough adjustment in the
> > sysem to take anything you've mentioned.
>
> The original blade was actually never used, so maybe it shrunk. :-)
>
> Any idea which blades have the best life/cost ratio?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Darren Harris
> Staten Island, New York.- Hide quoted text -
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> - Show quoted text -
I recently spent a good amount of time researching and reading
opinions on band saw blades - I picked up a used Crapsman Professional
14" for good price and knew the first thing I'd want to do is put new
blades on it (takes 91 1/2" to 93 1/2" blades). I wound up going with
the Olson All Pro, pack of 3 from Rockler was $49, a 3/16", 1/4", and
5/8". I had tried a few cuts with the old blade, knowing it was shot
but I'll tell you the Olsons cut like friggin butter. I need to resaw
some 4/4 QSWO for a clock project, and with the 5/8" resaw blade I
sliced right through a sample piece perfectly without even using a
fence or a cutline. I'm having so much fun I'm looking around my shop
for stuff to cut!
"Searcher7" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I took the old rusted bandsaw blade out of my 14" bandsaw, cut it, and
> measured it at 91-7/8", so I assume that 92" is what I should be
> looking for.
>
> In an internet search I can esily find 91-1/2" and 92-1/2" blades, but
> not much in the way of 92".
>
> Can I get recommendations on a good place to find a 92" blade mostly
> for use in hardwoods and premium plywoods?
>
> Thanks a lot.
>
> Darren Harris
> Staten Island, New York.
Timberwolf to name one, and probably a few local shops in your area can make
a blade to any length you want. Typically blades are made and sold by the
inch.
Woodcraft can get you a new blade thru PS Wood, they can order any size
bandsaw blade you might need, besides a very good blade, the price is not
bad.\\
Ken
"Searcher7" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I took the old rusted bandsaw blade out of my 14" bandsaw, cut it, and
> measured it at 91-7/8", so I assume that 92" is what I should be
> looking for.
>
> In an internet search I can esily find 91-1/2" and 92-1/2" blades, but
> not much in the way of 92".
>
> Can I get recommendations on a good place to find a 92" blade mostly
> for use in hardwoods and premium plywoods?
>
> Thanks a lot.
>
> Darren Harris
> Staten Island, New York.
Searcher7 wrote:
> I took the old rusted bandsaw blade out of my 14" bandsaw, cut it, and
> measured it at 91-7/8", so I assume that 92" is what I should be
> looking for.
>
> In an internet search I can esily find 91-1/2" and 92-1/2" blades, but
> not much in the way of 92".
>
> Can I get recommendations on a good place to find a 92" blade mostly
> for use in hardwoods and premium plywoods?
Will a 91 1/2 blade fit over your wheels (bet it will)? if so, use it and
tighten less; if not, use the 92 1/2 and tighten more. One eighth of an
inch is more than a RCH but not much :)
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On Jul 1, 8:46=A0pm, Charlie Self <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Jun 29, 3:55 pm, Searcher7 <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > I took the old rusted bandsaw blade out of my 14" bandsaw, cut it, and
> > measured it at 91-7/8", so I assume that 92" is what I should be
> > looking for.
>
> > In an internet search I can esily find 91-1/2" and 92-1/2" blades, but
> > not much in the way of 92".
>
> > Can I get recommendations on a good place to find a 92" blade mostly
> > for use in hardwoods and premium plywoods?
>
> Either length will work, as will your 92" idea, but the odds are good
> your original blade is a slightly stretched bit of metal, so I'd go
> for the 91-1/2". You should have more than enough adjustment in the
> sysem to take anything you've mentioned.
The original blade was actually never used, so maybe it shrunk. :-)
Any idea which blades have the best life/cost ratio?
Thanks.
Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
FYI
Timberwolf is sold by PS Wood thru Woodcraft.
Ken
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> "Searcher7" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:ed7111c5-69b2-4cc7-81d8-6f34f1661357@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>>I took the old rusted bandsaw blade out of my 14" bandsaw, cut it, and
>> measured it at 91-7/8", so I assume that 92" is what I should be
>> looking for.
>>
>> In an internet search I can esily find 91-1/2" and 92-1/2" blades, but
>> not much in the way of 92".
>>
>> Can I get recommendations on a good place to find a 92" blade mostly
>> for use in hardwoods and premium plywoods?
>>
>> Thanks a lot.
>>
>> Darren Harris
>> Staten Island, New York.
>
>
> Timberwolf to name one, and probably a few local shops in your area can
> make a blade to any length you want. Typically blades are made and sold
> by the inch.
>