band saw blades

[jim carter]

anyone use the carbide band saw blades on hardwood? let me know, thanks.

[Kevin Groenke]

Do you mean carbide tipped or carbide grit? If you mean carbide tipped, search tri-master, woodmaster or resaw king and you will get numerous threads/opinions.

We put an MK Morse M-Factor 3/4"x.035"x3tpi in our 17" Bridgewood a year ago and we haven't looked back. Cleaner, faster cut, ZERO blade wandering, very long life. Yeah, it's a significant investment, but well worth it IMO.

[Andrew Joiner]

I'm looking at blades too. Seems the woodmaster is the best bang for the buck.

Kevin why Morse? Did you you try any of the others?

[Peter Gregory]

The Woodslicer (http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=295). Works great. Recommended.

[Kevin Groenke]

I went with the Morse simply because it is the carbide tipped band stocked by our usual supplier - BC Saw. 3/4" x 132" x 3tpi was $143. I'm very impressed by the performance of this blade but when/if we need a replacement, I'll probably try a Woodmaster or Trimaster so that I can compare/contrast.

-kg

[jim carter]

thanks, that helps alot

[Steve Rozmiarek]

Jim, I use a 1" 2/3 tooth Lenox Trimaster on my old Oliver (check out my profile page for a photo of the beast), and it actually does such a good smooth job that a a little sanding or a quick plane pass, and you'd be ready for finish. I just used it today to size some purpleheart inlay. Needed to be .135" thick, and the Trimaster worked flawlessly.

[Rick Fisher]

I just ordered a Tri-master.. it will be my first carbide blade..

1" x 179" 3tpi cost $218.00 Cdn.. Seemed cheap compared to online..

It should be here this coming week.. will post thoughts.