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Kent E. Matthew
03-29-2010, 2:57 PM
I have a bunch of red oak in 3x5x40 inch chunks. I have access to a 14 inch band saw at work. What blade would you recommend for resaw? Should I go for a hook and skip type blade? 1/2 inch or 3/4?
Rod Sheridan
03-29-2010, 3:18 PM
I would use a 3/8" or 1/2" max blade in the 3 tooth per inch range, hook profile.
Most small band saws aren't very good at tensioning wider blades.
Buy a blade from a saw shop, they'll cut and weld the blade, and will have a good assortment of profiles and pitch selections, as well as better quality and lower prices than retail stores.
Regards, Rod.
Josiah Bartlett
03-29-2010, 4:10 PM
A half inch variable pitch (3-4 TPI) woodslicer blade is a really nice blade to use, and easy to tension.
Joe Chritz
03-29-2010, 4:40 PM
A half inch variable pitch (3-4 TPI) woodslicer blade is a really nice blade to use, and easy to tension.
This is a winner. Works very well on my old Delta 14" with minimal set up and fuss.
Joe
Van Huskey
03-29-2010, 4:56 PM
A half inch variable pitch (3-4 TPI) woodslicer blade is a really nice blade to use, and easy to tension.
I am a fan of the Highland Woodslicer but I have recently been turned on to the Kerfmaster and like it just as much and it costs less:
http://www.spectrumsupply.com/kerfmaster-2.aspx
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