I picked up a Delta bandsaw off of Cragislist for a mere $15. The owner said
HE bought it at a garage sale but couldn't keep the blade on it. When I got
it home, inspection revealed no tire at all on one of the pulleys and the
other two weren't looking good. I replaced the tires with new ones ($6.00)
and all is well. Oh, it's not much of a bandsaw, obviously designed for
light-duty, amateur, hobbyist-type putzing around, but the price was right.
But I've got a question:
The blade is 56 1/8" long. At 6 teeth per inch, that's 336.75 teeth per
blade. If I move to 9 tpi, that's 505.125 teeth per blade.
I can't find 3/4 of a tooth or even 1/8th of a tooth. I've looked.
Where are the missing (partial) teeth?
On Nov 3, 9:00=A0am, "HeyBub" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I picked up a Delta bandsaw off of Cragislist for a mere $15. The owner s=
aid
> HE bought it at a garage sale but couldn't keep the blade on it. When I g=
ot
> it home, inspection revealed no tire at all on one of the pulleys and the
> other two weren't looking good. I replaced the tires with new ones ($6.00=
)
> and all is well. Oh, it's not much of a bandsaw, obviously designed for
> light-duty, amateur, hobbyist-type putzing around, but the price was righ=
t.
>
> But I've got a question:
>
> The blade is 56 1/8" long. At 6 teeth per inch, that's 336.75 teeth per
> blade. If I move to 9 tpi, that's 505.125 teeth per blade.
>
> I can't find 3/4 of a tooth or even 1/8th of a tooth. I've looked.
>
> Where are the missing (partial) teeth?
Once that mind-boggling mystery has been solved, it will be revered by
future generations as THE cause that advanced woodworking to a whole
new level.
FWIW, my Chiwaneese band saw is also a 56 1/8". These are the choices I
found and / or purchased in a 1/4" blade. My no name is not supposed to
have 3/8" or larger (but it came with a 3/8" when I bought it off CL for
$15.00). 75% of what I made on it are Scout Pine Wood Derby Cars.
Lowe's
Vermont America M/N 31087 6 TPI
Vermont America M/N 31082 15 TPI
Anderson's (a regional outfit?)
Olson M/N WB55756 14 TPI?
Olson M/N 55356 6 TPI?
Menard's
M. K. Morse ZCBA14 14 TPI
I did not find any 56 1/8" bands at HFT or Sears. Did I answer any
thing for you?
Mike in Ohio
HeyBub wrote:
> I picked up a Delta bandsaw off of Cragislist for a mere $15. The owner said
> HE bought it at a garage sale but couldn't keep the blade on it. When I got
> it home, inspection revealed no tire at all on one of the pulleys and the
> other two weren't looking good. I replaced the tires with new ones ($6.00)
> and all is well. Oh, it's not much of a bandsaw, obviously designed for
> light-duty, amateur, hobbyist-type putzing around, but the price was right.
>
> But I've got a question:
>
> The blade is 56 1/8" long. At 6 teeth per inch, that's 336.75 teeth per
> blade. If I move to 9 tpi, that's 505.125 teeth per blade.
>
> I can't find 3/4 of a tooth or even 1/8th of a tooth. I've looked.
>
> Where are the missing (partial) teeth?
"HeyBub" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I picked up a Delta bandsaw off of Cragislist for a mere $15. The owner
>said HE bought it at a garage sale but couldn't keep the blade on it. When
>I got it home, inspection revealed no tire at all on one of the pulleys and
>the other two weren't looking good. I replaced the tires with new ones
>($6.00) and all is well. Oh, it's not much of a bandsaw, obviously designed
>for light-duty, amateur, hobbyist-type putzing around, but the price was
>right.
>
> But I've got a question:
>
> The blade is 56 1/8" long. At 6 teeth per inch, that's 336.75 teeth per
> blade. If I move to 9 tpi, that's 505.125 teeth per blade.
>
> I can't find 3/4 of a tooth or even 1/8th of a tooth. I've looked.
>
> Where are the missing (partial) teeth?
There is a such thing as a "skip tooth" blade. Those partial teeth are the
ones that are skipped depending on which tooth you use to begin your
counting. ;~)
"Michael Kenefick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> FWIW, my Chiwaneese band saw is also a 56 1/8". These are the choices I
> found and / or purchased in a 1/4" blade. My no name is not supposed to
> have 3/8" or larger (but it came with a 3/8" when I bought it off CL for
> $15.00). 75% of what I made on it are Scout Pine Wood Derby Cars.
>
> Lowe's
> Vermont America M/N 31087 6 TPI
> Vermont America M/N 31082 15 TPI
>
> Anderson's (a regional outfit?)
> Olson M/N WB55756 14 TPI?
> Olson M/N 55356 6 TPI?
>
> Menard's
> M. K. Morse ZCBA14 14 TPI
>
> I did not find any 56 1/8" bands at HFT or Sears. Did I answer any thing
> for you?
>
> Mike in Ohio
If you want more reasily variety, go on line to some like Timberwolf or
your local tool dealer, I have never had a problem having a BS blade made to
my spec.
"HeyBub" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> I picked up a Delta bandsaw off of Cragislist for a mere $15. The
> owner said HE bought it at a garage sale but couldn't keep the blade
> on it. When I got it home, inspection revealed no tire at all on one
> of the pulleys and the other two weren't looking good. I replaced the
> tires with new ones ($6.00) and all is well. Oh, it's not much of a
> bandsaw, obviously designed for light-duty, amateur, hobbyist-type
> putzing around, but the price was right.
>
> But I've got a question:
>
> The blade is 56 1/8" long. At 6 teeth per inch, that's 336.75 teeth
> per blade. If I move to 9 tpi, that's 505.125 teeth per blade.
>
> I can't find 3/4 of a tooth or even 1/8th of a tooth. I've looked.
>
> Where are the missing (partial) teeth?
>
>
>
Stretched blade maybe?
On Nov 3, 9:28=A0am, RicodJour <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Nov 3, 9:00=A0am, "HeyBub" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > I picked up a Delta bandsaw off of Cragislist for a mere $15. The owner=
said
> > HE bought it at a garage sale but couldn't keep the blade on it. When I=
got
> > it home, inspection revealed no tire at all on one of the pulleys and t=
he
> > other two weren't looking good. I replaced the tires with new ones ($6.=
00)
> > and all is well. Oh, it's not much of a bandsaw, obviously designed for
> > light-duty, amateur, hobbyist-type putzing around, but the price was ri=
ght.
>
> > But I've got a question:
>
> > The blade is 56 1/8" long. At 6 teeth per inch, that's 336.75 teeth per
> > blade. If I move to 9 tpi, that's 505.125 teeth per blade.
>
> > I can't find 3/4 of a tooth or even 1/8th of a tooth. I've looked.
>
> > Where are the missing (partial) teeth?
>
> In your head.
>
> R
But who left them there?
On Nov 3, 9:00=A0am, "HeyBub" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I picked up a Delta bandsaw off of Cragislist for a mere $15. The owner s=
aid
> HE bought it at a garage sale but couldn't keep the blade on it. When I g=
ot
> it home, inspection revealed no tire at all on one of the pulleys and the
> other two weren't looking good. I replaced the tires with new ones ($6.00=
)
> and all is well. Oh, it's not much of a bandsaw, obviously designed for
> light-duty, amateur, hobbyist-type putzing around, but the price was righ=
t.
>
> But I've got a question:
>
> The blade is 56 1/8" long. At 6 teeth per inch, that's 336.75 teeth per
> blade. If I move to 9 tpi, that's 505.125 teeth per blade.
>
> I can't find 3/4 of a tooth or even 1/8th of a tooth. I've looked.
>
> Where are the missing (partial) teeth?
In your head.
R
The top wheel is adjustable.
The blades are cut for tooth matching. It might snag if not.
I have the large riser block and use the ?? 104" ?? blade. I need
to buy some - best look up the doc in the file drawer.
Mine is large, heavy cast iron. I cut logs with it to make bowl blanks
when doing that - and have some re-saw done as well. Need a wide blade
for good re-saw.
Martin
Brad Bruce wrote:
> "HeyBub" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
>> I picked up a Delta bandsaw off of Cragislist for a mere $15. The
>> owner said HE bought it at a garage sale but couldn't keep the blade
>> on it. When I got it home, inspection revealed no tire at all on one
>> of the pulleys and the other two weren't looking good. I replaced the
>> tires with new ones ($6.00) and all is well. Oh, it's not much of a
>> bandsaw, obviously designed for light-duty, amateur, hobbyist-type
>> putzing around, but the price was right.
>>
>> But I've got a question:
>>
>> The blade is 56 1/8" long. At 6 teeth per inch, that's 336.75 teeth
>> per blade. If I move to 9 tpi, that's 505.125 teeth per blade.
>>
>> I can't find 3/4 of a tooth or even 1/8th of a tooth. I've looked.
>>
>> Where are the missing (partial) teeth?
>>
>>
>>
>
> Stretched blade maybe?
Michael Kenefick wrote:
> FWIW, my Chiwaneese band saw is also a 56 1/8". These are the
> choices I found and / or purchased in a 1/4" blade. My no name is
> not supposed to have 3/8" or larger (but it came with a 3/8" when I
> bought it off CL for $15.00). 75% of what I made on it are Scout
> Pine Wood Derby Cars.
> Lowe's
> Vermont America M/N 31087 6 TPI
> Vermont America M/N 31082 15 TPI
>
> Anderson's (a regional outfit?)
> Olson M/N WB55756 14 TPI?
> Olson M/N 55356 6 TPI?
>
> Menard's
> M. K. Morse ZCBA14 14 TPI
>
> I did not find any 56 1/8" bands at HFT or Sears. Did I answer any
> thing for you?
>
> Mike in Ohio
>
>
You might be interested in this ad that appeared on today's Houston
Craigslist:
--- begin quote
I have a lot of inventory I need to get rid of so I'm offering "welded to
your length" band saw blades in specific material at rock bottom prices. You
can order one or as many as you want at these prices.
Here is a list of the excess material I need to move.
3/16"..... 18T, 24T Carbon
1/4"....... 24T, 32T Carbon
3/8"....... 24T Carbon
1/2"....... 8T, 10T, 14T, 18T, 24T Carbon
5/8"....... 4T, 14T, 18T Carbon
3/4"........8T, 12T, 14T, 18T Carbon
1"...........6T, 8T, 10T, 18T Carbon
______________________________________________________________
3/8"........10-14 Vari Tooth BiMetal
3/8"........14T BiMetal
1"...........4-6 Vari Tooth BiMetal
1"...........6T BiMetal
1 1/4".....4-6 Vari Tooth BiMetal
1 1/4".....5-8 Vari Tooth BiMetal
1 1/2".....4-6 Vari Tooth BiMetal
Note: Carbon is used for woods/plastics/softer metals like alum., brass &
copper
BiMetal is used for cutting steel.
Pricing is as follows:
Any length of 1/4" band in the above material $6.00 each
Any length of 3/8" band in the above material $6.00 each
Any length of 1/2" band in the above material $6.00 each
Any length of 3/4" band in the above material $7.00 each
Any length of 1" BiMetal in the above material (under 11') $20.00 each
Any length of 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" BiMetal in the above material $30.00 each
We can have your order made up and ready for pick up or shipping within 24
hrs.
Please feel free to contact me if you need additional information.
Thank You
--- end quote
So I ordered some - by length, not by number of total teeth.
Go to Craigslist, Houston, Tools, and scan for "blades"
"Larry C" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> (snip)
>>>
>>> Where are the missing (partial) teeth?
>
>
> I would look under all the half built projects on your workbench.
>
> That is where I usually find things I am missing.
Along with the spring for your kids toy you were trying to repair for him,
but the spring went flying... ten years ago.