[TheForge] Re: Bandsaw Blades

Wed Apr 2 12:34:02 2003

I use 12-14 varipitch or whatever you call it, I like the finer blades
because I occasionaly saw a thin pc. of tubing or conduit, when I had
coarser blades I'de ruin the blade just about every time I did this.
I'm really sold on the .020" thickness, I have a little $200.00 bandsaw uses
1/2"x64 1/2" blades.  .025" thick blades broke real regular, the .020" ones
run a long time, guess they are a little more flexable, these are bimetal
blades.
Randy Mundt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Olsen" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 12:44 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Re: Bandsaw Blades


> Speaking of band saw blades________I saw a lot of   3/16, 1/4, 3/8, and
> 1/2 inch bar stock in varying widths,  I occaissionly saw thru something
> as large as 2&1/2" square.  I spose this is pretty typical for a lot of
> smiths.  Any consistent opinions out there on tooth count and or pitch?
> I am sold on bi-metal but every time I order blades I get out the guide
> and scratch my head.  I can't remember for sure without looking but I
> think I usually end up with 10 to 12 teeth per inch with a standard
> pitch.  Any thoughts with experiences courser or finer?
>
> Roger Olsen
> _____________
>
> Stephen McGehee wrote:
>
> > Dave Brown
> >
> >
> > There is a tool store in Louisville that will weld up blades in either
> > carbon or bi-metal stock, two different pitches.
> > I will do some digging and post some contact info.  The Lua'vl phone
> > book is in the house.
>
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