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07/05/2008 6:37 PM

Band Saw Blade types?

I would like to purchase some different band saw blade styles. I have
a delta bandsaw that takes a 93.5" blade. Is there any websites that
what blade you would use for different applications. I need one for
resawing wood, a general purpose blade, a hardwood, and different
thickness blades (1/4, 1/2 etc). Thanks


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jo4hn

in reply to k on 07/05/2008 6:37 PM

08/05/2008 8:07 PM

Dave - Parkville, MD wrote:
> On May 7, 9:37 pm, k <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I would like to purchase some different band saw blade styles. I have
>> a delta bandsaw that takes a 93.5" blade. Is there any websites that
>> what blade you would use for different applications. I need one for
>> resawing wood, a general purpose blade, a hardwood, and different
>> thickness blades (1/4, 1/2 etc). Thanks
>
> If you are considering a riser block, I would recommend doing that
> before you invest in a bunch of 93.5" blades that you won't be able to
> use with the riser block.
>
> Dave
Take a look at timberwolf blades at http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/.
Very knowledgeable helpful folks.
mahalo,
jo4hn

DP

"Dave - Parkville, MD"

in reply to k on 07/05/2008 6:37 PM

08/05/2008 2:08 PM

On May 7, 9:37=A0pm, k <[email protected]> wrote:
> I would like to purchase some different band saw blade styles. =A0I have
> a delta bandsaw that takes a 93.5" blade. =A0Is there any websites that
> what blade you would use for different applications. =A0I need one for
> resawing wood, a general purpose blade, a hardwood, and different
> thickness blades (1/4, 1/2 etc). =A0Thanks

If you are considering a riser block, I would recommend doing that
before you invest in a bunch of 93.5" blades that you won't be able to
use with the riser block.

Dave

rr

randyswoodshoop

in reply to k on 07/05/2008 6:37 PM

08/05/2008 4:28 AM

On May 7, 8:37=A0pm, k <[email protected]> wrote:
> I would like to purchase some different band saw blade styles. =A0I have
> a delta bandsaw that takes a 93.5" blade. =A0Is there any websites that
> what blade you would use for different applications. =A0I need one for
> resawing wood, a general purpose blade, a hardwood, and different
> thickness blades (1/4, 1/2 etc). =A0Thanks

I would agree with the post by MIke. I do resaw work with 1/2" blade
and general purpose with a 1/4" blade..These are main two work horses.
I use Timber Wolf blades .. they stay sharp an I have never had one
break. I also like the woodslicer 1/2" blade from Highland Hardware.
I use my scroll saw for smaller work, so the 1/4 and 1/2 do almost all
my work.

Randy
http://nokeswoodworks.com

ML

Maxwell Lol

in reply to k on 07/05/2008 6:37 PM

09/05/2008 8:14 AM

"dadiOH" <[email protected]> writes:

> k wrote:
> > I would like to purchase some different band saw blade styles. I have
> > a delta bandsaw that takes a 93.5" blade. Is there any websites that
> > what blade you would use for different applications. I need one for
> > resawing wood, a general purpose blade, a hardwood, and different
> > thickness blades (1/4, 1/2 etc). Thanks
>
> For resawing, this is an excellent one. Much better than Timber Wolf.
>
> http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1293


I agree.

Highland hardware also has a blade designed for cutting green wood.
I think the teeth have a wider set, making a bigger kerf.

I was cutting a birdhouse out of a log, and the kerf closed on the
blade, jamming the wood. It was a PITA to free up the wood.
These blades reduce the chances of that happening.


http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=6944

(If you have to pay the postage for one blade, might as well get others)

Mt

"Max"

in reply to k on 07/05/2008 6:37 PM

07/05/2008 7:58 PM


"k" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:3f2317b4-83ea-4b94-8c68-633c0004d87d@b64g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
>I would like to purchase some different band saw blade styles. I have
> a delta bandsaw that takes a 93.5" blade. Is there any websites that
> what blade you would use for different applications. I need one for
> resawing wood, a general purpose blade, a hardwood, and different
> thickness blades (1/4, 1/2 etc). Thanks

You might Google band saw blades. I prefer Olson blades but there are
others that are good too.
Some of the suppliers that you will find from Google will have
recommendations as to use.
I have the 14" Delta also. Delta says the saw will take a 3/4" blade
but I find that a 1/2" or 5/8" works better for re-sawing.

Max

dd

"dadiOH"

in reply to k on 07/05/2008 6:37 PM

08/05/2008 11:23 AM

k wrote:
> I would like to purchase some different band saw blade styles. I have
> a delta bandsaw that takes a 93.5" blade. Is there any websites that
> what blade you would use for different applications. I need one for
> resawing wood, a general purpose blade, a hardwood, and different
> thickness blades (1/4, 1/2 etc). Thanks

For resawing, this is an excellent one. Much better than Timber Wolf.

http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1293

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in reply to k on 07/05/2008 6:37 PM

08/05/2008 4:02 PM

On Wed, 7 May 2008 19:58:15 -0600, "Max" <[email protected]>
wrote:

>You might Google band saw blades. I prefer Olson blades but there are
>others that are good too.

Me too.

I buy them from Coastal Tool or Ballew Tool. Both have websites.

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mike

in reply to k on 07/05/2008 6:37 PM

07/05/2008 7:12 PM

On May 7, 8:58=A0pm, "Max" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "k" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:3f2317b4-83ea-4b94-8c68-633c0004d87d@b64g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
>
> >I would like to purchase some different band saw blade styles. =A0I have
> > a delta bandsaw that takes a 93.5" blade. =A0Is there any websites that
> > what blade you would use for different applications. =A0I need one for
> > resawing wood, a general purpose blade, a hardwood, and different
> > thickness blades (1/4, 1/2 etc). =A0Thanks
>
> You might Google band saw blades. =A0I prefer Olson blades but there are
> others that are good too.
> Some of the suppliers that you will find from Google will have
> recommendations as to use.
> I have the 14" Delta also. =A0Delta says the saw will take a 3/4" blade
> but I find that a 1/2" or 5/8" works better for re-sawing.
>
> Max

Mike from American Sycamore

I am proud to be one of the "Ask the Experts" from Delta's web site.
I recomend a 1/4" x 6 tooth skip blade for general bandsaw work, a
1/2inch x 3 teeth hook pattern is good for resaw work. I also use a
1/8 inch x 24 tooth raker for scroll type work. I have had great
luck with both Olson and Timber Wolf blades. Good luck and Build with
confidence.

mike
www.americansycamoreretreat.com

RS

"Rick Samuel"

in reply to k on 07/05/2008 6:37 PM

08/05/2008 6:26 AM


"k" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:3f2317b4-83ea-4b94-8c68-633c0004d87d@b64g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
>I would like to purchase some different band saw blade styles. I have
> a delta bandsaw that takes a 93.5" blade. Is there any websites that
> what blade you would use for different applications. I need one for
> resawing wood, a general purpose blade, a hardwood, and different
> thickness blades (1/4, 1/2 etc). Thanks


http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/


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