[TheForge] Re: Bandsaw Blades

[Dave Brown]

At 07:44 04/02/03 +0000, you wrote:
>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

Roger,

There's an old rule of thumb that says you should always have at least 3 
teeth in contact with the metal at all times.

It's a place to start.


Dave Brown
Heritage Smithing
Green Bay, WI
ABANA, UMBA, GoM, MODA, ARG