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 Post subject: Bandsaw Blade
PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 1:08 pm 
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I have a 19" Grizzly 0514X2 that I mostly use for re-saw and simple straight cuts. I recently broke my Woodmaster CT when a wheel tire snapped and sent the blade off the saw and I haven't really needed to replace it yet. However, I find myself wanting to cut tight curves lately and would like to get a narrow, thin kerf blade capable of of doing so (neck blanks ect). Any recommendations?

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 Post subject: Re: Bandsaw Blade
PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 5:06 pm 
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I don't have a bandsaw anymore, but when I did, I used a 1/4" 6 tpi blade a lot. Very versatile.



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 Post subject: Re: Bandsaw Blade
PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 5:20 pm 
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For those curves you'll most likely want 1/4" or maybe 3/8". I most often use 1/4" 4TPI for tighter curves or 3/8" x 3TPI for more gentle curves. In thick wood, If you go for more TPI like 6 or more, you will get a smoother cut, but a lot less blade life. If you plan on doing this for a long time, learn to make your own blades from coil stock. You'll save a lot of money and it's easy. Videos and coil stock are on line and brazing kits are in the catalogs Most woodworkers keep using a dull blade until it breaks or does nothing but burn through the cut. When you make your own blades, and always have some sharp ones hanging on the wall, you will find yourself changing to a new blade more often and your work will be better. IMO.--Bob

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 Post subject: Re: Bandsaw Blade
PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 11:09 pm 
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For cutting curves in thick stock I like to use a 1/4 inch 3 tpi skip tooth blade. The additional space between the teeth allows the sawdust to be carried away better so the blade lasts longer. For thin stock the 6 tpi would be better



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 Post subject: Re: Bandsaw Blade
PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2019 7:43 am 
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+1 on the 3 TPI skip blade.

They require more feed pressure because they self feed less than a hook tooth . I’m able to cut smoother curves with a skip tooth but YMMV.

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 Post subject: Re: Bandsaw Blade
PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:00 pm 
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I used a Timberwolf/Viking 1/4" blade 3 tpi last week to cut some necks. Works just fine.

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 Post subject: Re: Bandsaw Blade
PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:16 am 
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Check out bandsaw blade express in Pevely MO. excellent blades at reasonable prices. After I broke my CT blade twice figured it was not worth the $140 . Can get a whole bunch of blades for that price and sharpen them with a dremel and mini grinding stone as needed.


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