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Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: bentstick54 on March 21, 2020, 08:36:57 pm

Title: What bandsaw blade?
Post by: bentstick54 on March 21, 2020, 08:36:57 pm

I have an older Rockwell 14” bandsaw from the 1970’s. It takes a 93 1/2” blade. I’m looking for recommendations on the best blade size (1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2) and TPI count, and tooth set for roughing out Osage staves. And best places to find respectable quality and reasonable priced blades.

Title: Re: What bandsaw blade?
Post by: DC on March 22, 2020, 10:27:27 am

I use 1/2" 3TPI

Title: Re: What bandsaw blade?
Post by: bentstick54 on March 22, 2020, 04:59:13 pm

Thx DC, I’ll probably try a 3TPI or 4TPI

Title: Re: What bandsaw blade?
Post by: High-Desert on March 24, 2020, 08:36:35 am

I use a 1/2” blade with a 2” 3-4 TPI, and a hook tooth. A hook tooth isn’t necessary, but it’s nice because it’s more aggressive.

Title: Re: What bandsaw blade?
Post by: bentstick54 on March 24, 2020, 08:16:45 pm

Thx

Title: Re: What bandsaw blade?
Post by: Eric Krewson on March 25, 2020, 06:06:42 pm

I agree

Title: Re: What bandsaw blade?
Post by: ksnow on April 01, 2020, 10:23:25 am

Timber wolf blades, 1/2 inch, 3tpi. Follow their instructions, they cut like a dream.

Title: Re: What bandsaw blade?
Post by: BowEd on April 03, 2020, 05:21:46 am

I use  3/4" wide blades 3 tpi from Grizzly.I rough out a lot of staves with it.93 and 1/2" blades too.They last around 5 or 6 staves worth,osage that is of work.

Title: Re: What bandsaw blade?
Post by: bentstick54 on May 23, 2020, 12:03:29 pm

I ended up buying a Timberwolf 1/2” blade, 3TPI. Have not used it on any Osage yet, but did run a piece of Black Locust through it yesterday, and it looks an through it like a hot knife through butter. Very impressed. Thanks for the everyone’s input.

Title: Re: What bandsaw blade?
Post by: bentstick54 on May 23, 2020, 12:05:11 pm

Went through it, not a”looks”🤷🏻‍♂️