View Full Version : Bandsaw blade for thick ebony
Montgomery Scott
09-18-2012, 12:02 PM
Earlier this year I bought a couple of Gabon ebony cants from Gilmer. Until now all the ebony I've purchased has been relatively thin (<2"). But these are up to 7" thick so I'm wondering what blade would be the most effective on them. I have a variety of blades for my MM16 including a Woodmaster CT carbide tipped blade. My coarsest blades are 2-3 teeth/in.
Anybody have experience cutting something like this?
Erik Loza
09-18-2012, 3:48 PM
Montgomery, have you tried the Woodmaster on it? That's what I'd choose.
Best,
Erik Loza
Minimax USA
glenn bradley
09-18-2012, 4:51 PM
I go for the thinest kerf that makes sense on expensive exotics. For around $40 (depending on the size of your saw) a Woodslicer does a nice thin, clean job for quite a distance. Like any steel blade, once its done, its done but, I get pretty good mileage out of them.
David Hawxhurst
09-18-2012, 7:57 PM
i would look at a carbide blade because of the hardness and density.
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