Hi, I just purchased the JET 18" Band Saw with bearing guides. It came
with a 133" 3/4" blade. Not only is the blade not all that sharp -
but If I am doing smaller more intricate cuts (like cutting small boards
for drawers, shelves...). when I replace the blade should I be getting
a 1/8" blade? What are the dis/advantages of smaller width blades?
Thanks!
--Sean
Sean Randall <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hi, I just purchased the JET 18" Band Saw with bearing guides. It came
> with a 133" 3/4" blade. Not only is the blade not all that sharp -
>but If I am doing smaller more intricate cuts (like cutting small boards
>for drawers, shelves...). when I replace the blade should I be getting
>a 1/8" blade? What are the dis/advantages of smaller width blades?
>Thanks!
>--Sean
Depends if you are turning (scroll) I have a Jet 20 and it came with
a POS 1". So I recommend that you dump your 3/4", and call timberwolf
http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/ and ask them for recommendations on a
starter set. Likely they can recommend a 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 that
will handle normal needs.
W
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On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 16:48:06 -0400, [email protected] wrote:
Are you a salesman from Suffolk?
I know a few posters including myself regretted buying Timberwolf saw blades,
it's really a trash even with one replacement!
>Sean Randall <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Hi, I just purchased the JET 18" Band Saw with bearing guides. It came
>> with a 133" 3/4" blade. Not only is the blade not all that sharp -
>>but If I am doing smaller more intricate cuts (like cutting small boards
>>for drawers, shelves...). when I replace the blade should I be getting
>>a 1/8" blade? What are the dis/advantages of smaller width blades?
>>Thanks!
>>--Sean
>
>Depends if you are turning (scroll) I have a Jet 20 and it came with
>a POS 1". So I recommend that you dump your 3/4", and call timberwolf
>http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/ and ask them for recommendations on a
>starter set. Likely they can recommend a 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 that
>will handle normal needs.
>
>W
On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 20:21:49 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote:
Right now I have no recommendation. I bought two Timberwolf blades base on
"strong" recommendations here. Contrary to all the "praises," about Timberwolf's
blades, I found the blades unacceptable. In the next few days I will post the
pics, as I am presently waiting for a new saw blade from another seller. I do
not know how will the results be. Please do come back in another few days.
>
>"WD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 16:48:06 -0400, [email protected] wrote:
>>
>> Are you a salesman from Suffolk?
>> I know a few posters including myself regretted buying Timberwolf saw
>blades,
>> it's really a trash even with one replacement!
>
>So your recommendation is?????
>
On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 22:26:31 GMT, "mttt" <[email protected]> wrote:
By the way are you from Suffolk? (please tell us)
Many are satisfied, and many are also unsatisfied. Fine Woodworking also agree
with me. Find Woodworking also says WoodSlicer is excellent. But, at the present
I am not willing to pay thirty odd bucks for WoodSlicer yet. I waiting for
another blade that cost less than Timberwolf.
To each his own and I respect your preference and I hope you reciprocate.
Cheers. :-)
>Many here are satisfied customers sharing their positive experience. That's
>all.
>I like my Suffolk blades; I like my WoodSlicer 1/2" too.
On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 23:32:31 GMT, "Vic Baron" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Are you a salesman for a competitor????
I am NOT a salesman for ANYONE. I wish I am as successful as you using
Timberwolf's blades. I tried and tried spending 3 days adjusting, tickle with
the brand NEW bandsaw. Including replacing the LOWER wheel and
a new blade from Suffolk. It's really hopeless!
I really wish I could tell you I love Timberwolf, but I just CAN'T.
>I know a few posters including myself who use the Timberwolf and Olsen
>blades with great success. Find them FAR AND AWAY better than most
>available.
>
>
>
>"WD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 16:48:06 -0400, [email protected] wrote:
>>
>> Are you a salesman from Suffolk?
>> I know a few posters including myself regretted buying Timberwolf saw
>blades,
>> it's really a trash even with one replacement!
>>
>>
>> >Sean Randall <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >
>> >>Hi, I just purchased the JET 18" Band Saw with bearing guides. It came
>> >> with a 133" 3/4" blade. Not only is the blade not all that sharp -
>> >>but If I am doing smaller more intricate cuts (like cutting small boards
>> >>for drawers, shelves...). when I replace the blade should I be getting
>> >>a 1/8" blade? What are the dis/advantages of smaller width blades?
>> >>Thanks!
>> >>--Sean
>> >
>> >Depends if you are turning (scroll) I have a Jet 20 and it came with
>> >a POS 1". So I recommend that you dump your 3/4", and call timberwolf
>> >http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/ and ask them for recommendations on a
>> >starter set. Likely they can recommend a 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 that
>> >will handle normal needs.
>> >
>> >W
>>
>
On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 06:56:19 -0400, "George" <george@least> wrote:
>Personal problem?
Nope, how about you?
I really wish my Timberwolf blade is good and I too would sing praises here.
>"WD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 23:32:31 GMT, "Vic Baron" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >Are you a salesman for a competitor????
>>
>> I am NOT a salesman for ANYONE. I wish I am as successful as you using
>> Timberwolf's blades. I tried and tried spending 3 days adjusting, tickle
>with
>> the brand NEW bandsaw. Including replacing the LOWER wheel and
>> a new blade from Suffolk. It's really hopeless!
>
"Andy Dingley" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:52:42 GMT, Sean Randall <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Hi, I just purchased the JET 18" Band Saw with bearing guides.
>
> So your next purchase should be Duginske's bandsaw handbook
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0806963980/codesmiths-20
>
Here is a review of that very book if you need more information.
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/reviews/bandsawhandbook.htm
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Personal problem?
"WD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 23:32:31 GMT, "Vic Baron" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Are you a salesman for a competitor????
>
> I am NOT a salesman for ANYONE. I wish I am as successful as you using
> Timberwolf's blades. I tried and tried spending 3 days adjusting, tickle
with
> the brand NEW bandsaw. Including replacing the LOWER wheel and
> a new blade from Suffolk. It's really hopeless!
"WD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Are you a salesman from Suffolk?
Many here are satisfied customers sharing their positive experience. That's
all.
I like my Suffolk blades; I like my WoodSlicer 1/2" too.
Are you a salesman for a competitor????
I know a few posters including myself who use the Timberwolf and Olsen
blades with great success. Find them FAR AND AWAY better than most
available.
"WD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 16:48:06 -0400, [email protected] wrote:
>
> Are you a salesman from Suffolk?
> I know a few posters including myself regretted buying Timberwolf saw
blades,
> it's really a trash even with one replacement!
>
>
> >Sean Randall <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >>Hi, I just purchased the JET 18" Band Saw with bearing guides. It came
> >> with a 133" 3/4" blade. Not only is the blade not all that sharp -
> >>but If I am doing smaller more intricate cuts (like cutting small boards
> >>for drawers, shelves...). when I replace the blade should I be getting
> >>a 1/8" blade? What are the dis/advantages of smaller width blades?
> >>Thanks!
> >>--Sean
> >
> >Depends if you are turning (scroll) I have a Jet 20 and it came with
> >a POS 1". So I recommend that you dump your 3/4", and call timberwolf
> >http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/ and ask them for recommendations on a
> >starter set. Likely they can recommend a 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 that
> >will handle normal needs.
> >
> >W
>
On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:52:42 GMT, Sean Randall <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hi, I just purchased the JET 18" Band Saw with bearing guides.
So your next purchase should be Duginske's bandsaw handbook
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0806963980/codesmiths-20
Good book on bandsaws, worth getting for the advice on blade choice
alone.
A bandsaw is no more than a machine for making the blade do the real
work. Width isn't too important, but tooth count and shape certainly
are. You should have a range of appropriate blades to hand, and swap
them as you need.
I'd say a 3/4" blade is probably the top end for a typical 18"
machine. There's never any point in a wider blade than the machine can
_tension_, not just that it can drive. The smallest is usually
dependent on the guides, not the wheels. 1/4" is usually about the
minimum. A roller guide will destroy a blade in seconds if
mis-adjusted. With Cool Blocks you can go down to 1/8", as they don't
mind running in contact with the teeth.
As to blade makers, then there's a difference here too. Timber Wolf
are highly spoken of, but I've not tried them myself.
--
Smert' spamionam
"WD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 20:21:49 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Right now I have no recommendation. I bought two Timberwolf blades base on
> "strong" recommendations here. Contrary to all the "praises," about
Timberwolf's
> blades, I found the blades unacceptable. In the next few days I will post
the
> pics, as I am presently waiting for a new saw blade from another seller. I
do
> not know how will the results be. Please do come back in another few days.
>
I have little experience with other brands. The blade that came with the
saw and Timberwolf. I like them, but that does not mean there is not
better. I'll be back as I'm going to be needing a blade soon.
Ed
"WD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 16:48:06 -0400, [email protected] wrote:
>
> Are you a salesman from Suffolk?
> I know a few posters including myself regretted buying Timberwolf saw
blades,
> it's really a trash even with one replacement!
So your recommendation is?????