Resources for uncut coils of band saw blade

[Art Bianconi]

I was shocked at the prices being asked for 131.5" blades for my new Grizzly 17" Band saw.

I've acquired a jig for making them myself but have had some difficulty finding vendors of uncut coils of sawblade stock.

Might someone offer a few domestic (USA) suppliers?

The temptation to go to McMaster-Carr is considerable but I'm aware that the premium they charge for their lightning fast service is high.

Thanks

Art

[Myk Rian]

Starrett.
100' to 500' coils
http://www.starrett.com/download/170_wp.pdf

[Roger Newby]

MSC Industrial also sell bulk blade stock

[Kevin Groenke]

Where are you getting prices for the welded blades?

It was back in '07, but we paid only $20.10 for 3/4"x.025"x132" 3TPI AS from Suffolk.

A carbide re-saw (Morse) from BC Saw was $160.69 - somewhat shocking, but well worth it for us.

I haven't had the longevity with blades welded in-house that we get with those welded by pros.

-kg