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Information and Resources => Trading Post => Topic started by: neuse on December 18, 2013, 09:13:29 am

Title: Used Reclaimed Bandsaw Blades
Post by: neuse on December 18, 2013, 09:13:29 am: Where could I find used reclaimed bandsaw blade material?
I am wanting some to make wood carving knives and i have read that this is a good material resource.
Title: Re: Used Reclaimed Bandsaw Blades
Post by: Pat B on December 18, 2013, 10:26:35 am: You could also use circular saw blades. They might be easier to find.
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Post by: osage outlaw on December 18, 2013, 10:36:10 am: What size are you looking for" Width? Thickness?
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Post by: RBLusthaus on December 18, 2013, 12:27:45 pm: I have a few "dead" bandsaw blades also. What size are you looking for?
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Post by: bowtarist on December 18, 2013, 01:45:36 pm: I have some too. 1 1/8" wide, X thin. :-[ ;D dp
Title: Re: Used Reclaimed Bandsaw Blades
Post by: neuse on December 18, 2013, 05:21:29 pm: I think I need an inch or more wide, have no idea about thickness.

PatB, what do I need to watch for in regards to circular saw blades?
Title: Re: Used Reclaimed Bandsaw Blades
Post by: Pat B on December 18, 2013, 06:22:12 pm: I guess for a carpenter to throw one away or at least turn his head! ;D I've made trade points from old circular saw blades. I think about any have good enough steel and they are soft enough that you can cut then with a good hacksaw or a cold chisel.
Title: Re: Used Reclaimed Bandsaw Blades
Post by: osage outlaw on December 18, 2013, 06:46:53 pm: Circular saw blades make excellent scrapers to
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Post by: RBLusthaus on December 18, 2013, 08:10:25 pm: Sorry, I have none over an inch wide. Wish my machine was that big, but it is not.
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Post by: Trapper Rob on December 18, 2013, 10:43:14 pm: I have a blade from a sawmill bandsaw I think it's 6in or 8in wide.
Title: Re: Used Reclaimed Bandsaw Blades
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on December 23, 2013, 02:54:23 pm: I think I have some the width you need.......traded one a while back to Keenan.....will look and let you know.