Hey gang,
I will be receiving the new Grizz saw soon. I would like to get it
setup with a couple nice Twolf blades. Any recommendations for a good
all-around blade and one for resawing? I am a total bandsaw noob so I
don't know what to look for yet. Does Woodcraft or Rockler carry TWolf
blades, and if not, where is a good place online to get them? Thanks
for any recommendations. From all I've read, I should be very happy
with the saw for the price.
Thanks!
Rob
Phone the Suffolk Machinery people directly and tell them what you want =
to do, they will recommend the proper blade/s. Use them then alter, if =
needed, to personal taste. I have had great satisfaction with the three =
blades they recommended, altho just light stuff so far.
--=20
SwampBug
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"Rob" <[email protected]> wrote in message =
news:[email protected]...
Hey gang,
I will be receiving the new Grizz saw soon. I would like to get it
setup with a couple nice Twolf blades. Any recommendations for a good
all-around blade and one for resawing? I am a total bandsaw noob so I
don't know what to look for yet. Does Woodcraft or Rockler carry TWolf
blades, and if not, where is a good place online to get them? Thanks
for any recommendations. From all I've read, I should be very happy
with the saw for the price.
Thanks!
Rob
"jo4hn" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> Walt Novinger wrote:
> > Bruce Barnett wrote:
> >
> >
> >>[email protected] (Rob) writes:
> >>
> >>
> >>>Hey gang,
> >>> I will be receiving the new Grizz saw soon. I would like to get it
> >>>setup with a couple nice Twolf blades. Any recommendations for a good
> >>>all-around blade and one for resawing? I am a total bandsaw noob so I
> >>>don't know what to look for yet. Does Woodcraft or Rockler carry TWolf
> >>>blades,
> >>
> >>There is an issue with the name, and who is allowed to use it.
> >>I think Woodcraft has them but they are called "PS WOOD"
> >>
> >>Also - get the Duginski book on bandsaws, and the free Iturra catalog.
> >>You have to call Iturra, but the catalog is awesome! It's a How-to book!
> >>
> >>
> >>Iturra Design
> >>4636 Fulton Rd
> >>Jacksonville, FL 32225
> >>1-888-722-7078
> >>
> >
> > Woodcraft DO carry Timberwolf blades, by that name. See me at the Raleigh,
> > NC store and I'll help you get the right one. :)
> >
> > Walt
>
> Why not go direct to Suffolk at http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/ . Are
> they not the manufacturer?
> j4
I don't think that they are. It is my understanding that Suffolk and PS Wood and a few others buy the same bulk Silicon Steel blade
stock from the same Swedish manufacturer. They, in turn, cut to size, weld, package and sell and market the finished, sized blades.
--
Al Reid
How will I know when I get there...
If I don't know where I'm going?
During an exchange of E-mails several years ago Art Gschwind (SP?) of
Suffolk said "I let PS sell our blades at shows".
On 24 Nov 2004 01:38:26 GMT, Bruce Barnett
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Walt Novinger <[email protected]> writes:
>
>> Woodcraft DO carry Timberwolf blades, by that name. See me at the Raleigh,
>> NC store and I'll help you get the right one. :)
>
>Nah. I'm staying home for Thanksgiving. :-)
>
>The one in Latham NY have blades that are labled:
>
> PS WOOD - From the Creators of Timberwolf
>
>What does the blades say in your store?
>I'm trying to see if this is a store decision, or a company decision.
>AFAIK, these are Timberwolf, but without the lable.
Take a look at the Fine Wood Working article in the Dec 04 magazine if
you want a good article on resawing. The authour uses a 1/2" 3tpi
carbon steel blade that is under tentioned. He says that you don't
even need a high powered bandsaw. I have a grizzly g0555 14" bandsaw.
I tried to resaw with the blade that I had on the machine. It was an
old timberwolf. It was tough going(the blade was old and I'm not
experienced with bandsaws). I followed his instructions to a tee. I
bought two blades form BC Saw ans Tool in Canada (His suggestion). I
made some cuts on 5" red oak, 5" white oak and Poplar and it was
beautiful. Get the latest FWW. It's great...It's so easy!
Thanks for all the great info fellas!
[email protected] (Nate Perkins) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> [email protected] (Rob) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> > Hey gang,
> > I will be receiving the new Grizz saw soon. I would like to get it
> > setup with a couple nice Twolf blades. Any recommendations for a good
> > all-around blade and one for resawing? I am a total bandsaw noob so I
> > don't know what to look for yet. Does Woodcraft or Rockler carry TWolf
> > blades, and if not, where is a good place online to get them? Thanks
> > for any recommendations. From all I've read, I should be very happy
> > with the saw for the price.
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Rob
>
> Hi Rob,
>
> I have the same saw. I like it fine.
>
> A good all-around blade is something along the lines of 3/8" with
> about 4 tpi. That blade will work fine for most curve cutting and
> will do a reasonable job of resawing. I used to go to a wider (1/2"
> 3tpi) blade for resawing; now I don't think it's worth the bother of
> the blade change. A thinner blade works fine for me resawing veneer
> down to 1/16".
>
> The tuning on the bandsaw is really more important than the blade you
> use. Make sure your roller guides and thrust bearing are set right,
> make sure the blade is centered on the rubber crown on the top wheel,
> and set the blade tension using the flutter method -- all as described
> in the manual.
>
> I've mostly used Timberwolf blades (from www.suffolkmachinery.com).
> The guys there are very helpful; just tell them that you're just
> starting out and they'll give you recommendations. I've also used
> Olson blades (cheap and pretty good).
>
> Cheers,
> Nate
On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 22:12:22 GMT, "Ace" <[email protected]> wrote:
Good people to buy your blades from and they're reasonable price. They're
"Viking" blades
>Check out Lee Valley they carry twolf's.
>
>
>"Bruce Barnett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> [email protected] (Rob) writes:
>>
>> > Hey gang,
>> > I will be receiving the new Grizz saw soon. I would like to get it
>> > setup with a couple nice Twolf blades. Any recommendations for a good
>> > all-around blade and one for resawing? I am a total bandsaw noob so I
>> > don't know what to look for yet. Does Woodcraft or Rockler carry TWolf
>> > blades,
>>
>> There is an issue with the name, and who is allowed to use it.
>> I think Woodcraft has them but they are called "PS WOOD"
>>
>> Also - get the Duginski book on bandsaws, and the free Iturra catalog.
>> You have to call Iturra, but the catalog is awesome! It's a How-to book!
>>
>>
>> Iturra Design
>> 4636 Fulton Rd
>> Jacksonville, FL 32225
>> 1-888-722-7078
>>
>> --
>> Sending unsolicited commercial e-mail to this account incurs a fee of
>> $500 per message, and acknowledges the legality of this contract.
>
Walt Novinger wrote:
> Bruce Barnett wrote:
>
>
>>[email protected] (Rob) writes:
>>
>>
>>>Hey gang,
>>> I will be receiving the new Grizz saw soon. I would like to get it
>>>setup with a couple nice Twolf blades. Any recommendations for a good
>>>all-around blade and one for resawing? I am a total bandsaw noob so I
>>>don't know what to look for yet. Does Woodcraft or Rockler carry TWolf
>>>blades,
>>
>>There is an issue with the name, and who is allowed to use it.
>>I think Woodcraft has them but they are called "PS WOOD"
>>
>>Also - get the Duginski book on bandsaws, and the free Iturra catalog.
>>You have to call Iturra, but the catalog is awesome! It's a How-to book!
>>
>>
>>Iturra Design
>>4636 Fulton Rd
>>Jacksonville, FL 32225
>>1-888-722-7078
>>
>
> Woodcraft DO carry Timberwolf blades, by that name. See me at the Raleigh,
> NC store and I'll help you get the right one. :)
>
> Walt
Why not go direct to Suffolk at http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/ . Are
they not the manufacturer?
j4
[email protected] (Rob) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Hey gang,
> I will be receiving the new Grizz saw soon. I would like to get it
> setup with a couple nice Twolf blades. Any recommendations for a good
> all-around blade and one for resawing? I am a total bandsaw noob so I
> don't know what to look for yet. Does Woodcraft or Rockler carry TWolf
> blades, and if not, where is a good place online to get them? Thanks
> for any recommendations. From all I've read, I should be very happy
> with the saw for the price.
>
> Thanks!
> Rob
Hi Rob,
I have the same saw. I like it fine.
A good all-around blade is something along the lines of 3/8" with
about 4 tpi. That blade will work fine for most curve cutting and
will do a reasonable job of resawing. I used to go to a wider (1/2"
3tpi) blade for resawing; now I don't think it's worth the bother of
the blade change. A thinner blade works fine for me resawing veneer
down to 1/16".
The tuning on the bandsaw is really more important than the blade you
use. Make sure your roller guides and thrust bearing are set right,
make sure the blade is centered on the rubber crown on the top wheel,
and set the blade tension using the flutter method -- all as described
in the manual.
I've mostly used Timberwolf blades (from www.suffolkmachinery.com).
The guys there are very helpful; just tell them that you're just
starting out and they'll give you recommendations. I've also used
Olson blades (cheap and pretty good).
Cheers,
Nate
Rob wrote:
> Hey gang,
> I will be receiving the new Grizz saw soon. I would like to get it
> setup with a couple nice Twolf blades. Any recommendations for a good
> all-around blade and one for resawing? I am a total bandsaw noob so I
> don't know what to look for yet. Does Woodcraft or Rockler carry TWolf
> blades, and if not, where is a good place online to get them? Thanks
> for any recommendations. From all I've read, I should be very happy
> with the saw for the price.
>
> Thanks!
> Rob
Call Suffolk for direct to you Twolfs at (800) 234-7297. Tell them your
requirments and they do a pretty good job of recommending the proper blade.
mahalo,
jo4hn
"Al Reid" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
>> Why not go direct to Suffolk at http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/ .
>> Are they not the manufacturer?
>> j4
>
> I don't think that they are. It is my understanding that Suffolk and
> PS Wood and a few others buy the same bulk Silicon Steel blade stock
> from the same Swedish manufacturer. They, in turn, cut to size, weld,
> package and sell and market the finished, sized blades.
>
Quite frequently, your local sharpening service will do the same for you.
With mine, I get the personal service, no shipping delay and a pretty good
price.
Patriarch
Check out Lee Valley they carry twolf's.
"Bruce Barnett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> [email protected] (Rob) writes:
>
> > Hey gang,
> > I will be receiving the new Grizz saw soon. I would like to get it
> > setup with a couple nice Twolf blades. Any recommendations for a good
> > all-around blade and one for resawing? I am a total bandsaw noob so I
> > don't know what to look for yet. Does Woodcraft or Rockler carry TWolf
> > blades,
>
> There is an issue with the name, and who is allowed to use it.
> I think Woodcraft has them but they are called "PS WOOD"
>
> Also - get the Duginski book on bandsaws, and the free Iturra catalog.
> You have to call Iturra, but the catalog is awesome! It's a How-to book!
>
>
> Iturra Design
> 4636 Fulton Rd
> Jacksonville, FL 32225
> 1-888-722-7078
>
> --
> Sending unsolicited commercial e-mail to this account incurs a fee of
> $500 per message, and acknowledges the legality of this contract.
[email protected] (Rob) writes:
> Hey gang,
> I will be receiving the new Grizz saw soon. I would like to get it
> setup with a couple nice Twolf blades. Any recommendations for a good
> all-around blade and one for resawing? I am a total bandsaw noob so I
> don't know what to look for yet. Does Woodcraft or Rockler carry TWolf
> blades,
There is an issue with the name, and who is allowed to use it.
I think Woodcraft has them but they are called "PS WOOD"
Also - get the Duginski book on bandsaws, and the free Iturra catalog.
You have to call Iturra, but the catalog is awesome! It's a How-to book!
Iturra Design
4636 Fulton Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
1-888-722-7078
--
Sending unsolicited commercial e-mail to this account incurs a fee of
$500 per message, and acknowledges the legality of this contract.
Walt Novinger <[email protected]> writes:
> Woodcraft DO carry Timberwolf blades, by that name. See me at the Raleigh,
> NC store and I'll help you get the right one. :)
Nah. I'm staying home for Thanksgiving. :-)
The one in Latham NY have blades that are labled:
PS WOOD - From the Creators of Timberwolf
What does the blades say in your store?
I'm trying to see if this is a store decision, or a company decision.
AFAIK, these are Timberwolf, but without the lable.
--
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I bought some from Lee Valley. They go under the brand Viking or some
other MN sports team. I'm pretty sure its not the Twins or Gophers.
Eric
Ace wrote:
> Check out Lee Valley they carry twolf's.
>
>
> "Bruce Barnett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>[email protected] (Rob) writes:
>>
>>
>>>Hey gang,
>>> I will be receiving the new Grizz saw soon. I would like to get it
>>>setup with a couple nice Twolf blades. Any recommendations for a good
>>>all-around blade and one for resawing? I am a total bandsaw noob so I
>>>don't know what to look for yet. Does Woodcraft or Rockler carry TWolf
>>>blades,
>>
>>There is an issue with the name, and who is allowed to use it.
>>I think Woodcraft has them but they are called "PS WOOD"
>>
>>Also - get the Duginski book on bandsaws, and the free Iturra catalog.
>>You have to call Iturra, but the catalog is awesome! It's a How-to book!
>>
>>
>>Iturra Design
>>4636 Fulton Rd
>>Jacksonville, FL 32225
>>1-888-722-7078
>>
>>--
>>Sending unsolicited commercial e-mail to this account incurs a fee of
>>$500 per message, and acknowledges the legality of this contract.
>
>
>
Bruce Barnett wrote:
> [email protected] (Rob) writes:
>
>> Hey gang,
>> I will be receiving the new Grizz saw soon. I would like to get it
>> setup with a couple nice Twolf blades. Any recommendations for a good
>> all-around blade and one for resawing? I am a total bandsaw noob so I
>> don't know what to look for yet. Does Woodcraft or Rockler carry TWolf
>> blades,
>
> There is an issue with the name, and who is allowed to use it.
> I think Woodcraft has them but they are called "PS WOOD"
>
> Also - get the Duginski book on bandsaws, and the free Iturra catalog.
> You have to call Iturra, but the catalog is awesome! It's a How-to book!
>
>
> Iturra Design
> 4636 Fulton Rd
> Jacksonville, FL 32225
> 1-888-722-7078
>
Woodcraft DO carry Timberwolf blades, by that name. See me at the Raleigh,
NC store and I'll help you get the right one. :)
Walt