Which band saw blade to use

[Ed Lang]

I will pickup a G0555 bandsaw on Thursday or Friday, if all goes well. There is a project or two that should get worked on this weekend so I'll need a blade or two real quick. The project is a scroll saw box that I plan to use the bandsaw for the outside contour cutting of the 1 1/2" and 2" thick body. Bodys will be walnut for one and cherry for the other.

I am thinking 1/4" or maybe 1/8" but what tooth configuration and brand?

I will need to order today to have a hope of getting them by Friday.

Thanks guys.

Anyone used the Grizzly blades, since I will be there getting the saw?

[David Fried]

Ed,

I have limited experience but I used a 3/16", 10 TPI Timber Wolf for my bandsaw boxes and was pleased. It can cut a fairly tight curve and leaves a reasonably smooth surface.

Dave Fried

[Mark Singer]

I would not go smaller than 1/4 or 3/16....It will cut a tight radius.

[Norman Gallaher]

3/16 Timber Wolf can be used for both inside and outside cuts. Do not over tension it, just to the point it stops fluttering and then a 1/4 turn. Evey machine is different so practice.


Good luck on your boxes. And, remember, you are only limited by the chances you take. (Not including safety)

[Scott Loven]

They sell the USA made Lenox blades also. I have heard that they are good blades.
Scott

[Maurice Ungaro]

Make sure you tune the back edge of that blade with a stone, in order to get the tightest radius possible. Really makes a difference.

[Paul Prescott]

3/16" 10TPI is recommended by Lois Ventura in her book. That's what I use with no problems. IMHO Timber Wolf are the best.