Band Saw Question

[Raymond Overman]

I have a two speed Grizzly Ultimate 14 bandsaw. Which speed should I run at for resawing and cutting blanks? Since there's only two, lower or higher?

[Jim Becker]

High speed for everything. There really isn't any reason to use the slower speed...it's one of those features that look nice on the specs but pretty much have no application in woodworking.

[Keith Nielsen]

Again Jim B. is correct. High Speed will help your band stay sharper longer.
Slow speeds develop friction, and in the case of band saws, friction is not our friend.

Good luck
Keith

[Hal Flynt]

I read somewhere that the slow speed was for cutting non-ferrous metals. And I think that I also read that the Lennox carbide blades were designed for that purpose too.

The answer to your question is high speed for sure.