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bassman211:
I have been making bows with all hand tools. I am 75 now, and it is taking a toll on my hands,  and joints. The reason being that I can't find a band saw blade that will easily tackle hard woods to rough a bow out. My band saw is a Porter Cable that takes a 92  5/8 blade. Best saw blade that I owned was 1/2 wide made to cut Metal. Some how I kinked it, and now it will not stay on the band saw. looking for a saw blade 3/8 wide. What kind do you guys use? The last one I used was Bosch. It did OK, but not for long.

Badger:
  I have been using the 1/2" X 4 tooth cheap carbon backed blades for over 20 years with no issues. The most important thing I found is setting up the saw properly. It only takes a few minutes but is extremely important. The lowest part of your tooth should be adjusted to run in the center of the wheel.

TimBo:
I like Timberwolf blades, also in the 1/2" 4 TPI flavor.

bentstick54:
This is what I’m currently using on my 45 year old Rockwell 14” bandsaw. I have been happy with them on rough out Osage bow profiles, and cutting off excess belly material to save draw knife work.

Kidder:

--- Quote from: bentstick54 on June 19, 2023, 06:50:05 pm ---This is what I’m currently using on my 45 year old Rockwell 14” bandsaw. I have been happy with them on rough out Osage bow profiles, and cutting off excess belly material to save draw knife work.

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That’s my go to blade as well. I find you want a low TPI count. For bow building I can get away with a wide blade as I’m not doing any tight curves and that also helps with stiffness to power through tough woods.

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