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Re: Band Saw blades?
By:Rehd
Date: 4/10/2001, 1:22 pm
In Response To: Re: Band Saw blades? (Rehd)

: That would depend on your particular saw. I always use the 6 tooth skip
: blades. The skip is a missing tooth that helps in removal of sawdust and
: also keeps it running cooler. The width of your wheel will determine the
: max. width of your blade and the wider the better for ripping. Probably in
: the 3/8" to 1/2" range. ??? You can usually get some made at the
: saw sharpening shops as they are near impossible to sharpen and it is
: usually just as cheap to buy new. ( I've gotten a couple back that were
: sharpened on one side only, or the set in the teeth was incorrect and they
: both make for interesting times on the saw ) I have all mine made up as
: they seem to be better than the store bought. You either have the diameter
: stamped on your saw or in the manual somewhere, but if not, just take an
: old blade and mark a spot and measure the dia.. If no old blades, then you
: can back the tention off the top wheel just a bit and wrap a string around
: the wheels, cut it and measure that. They will weld up some blade stock
: and you are set. Hope that helps!

: Rehd

Don't forget.... when you use a wider blade, you will have to correct your guides above and below the table, if you have them. And then adjust them back when changing blades back.

Rehd

Messages In This Thread

Band Saw blades?
Brian Nystrom -- 4/10/2001, 1:00 pm
Re: Band Saw blades?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 4/10/2001, 10:14 pm
6 tpi & router
Andreas Albat -- 4/10/2001, 4:28 pm
Re: Wider is Better!
Geo. Cushing -- 4/10/2001, 3:05 pm
Re: Band Saw blades?
Rehd -- 4/10/2001, 1:20 pm
Thanks Rehd
Brian Nystrom -- 4/10/2001, 2:26 pm
Re: Band Saw blades?
Rehd -- 4/10/2001, 1:22 pm
Re: Rehd Band Saw blades?
Scott E. Davis -- 4/10/2001, 1:56 pm
Re: Rehd Band Saw blades?
Rehd -- 4/10/2001, 4:19 pm
Re: Rehd Thanks. Has anyone tried this way?
Scott E. Davis -- 4/11/2001, 1:54 pm