John Sanford
01-26-2015, 2:12 PM
I'm going to be cutting the condor tails for my new bench soon, and was wondering what the accumulated wisdom is regarding bandsaw and blade.
I have two bandsaws, Papa Griggio (a 24" Eyetalian stallion) with a 1/2"+ blade, and a 14" chinese Delta clone of the classic Delta, currently fitted with a 1/4" blade. Papa Griggio is more of a hassle to use because of my wiring situation, but he does have a fence, and more power. The 14" is easier to use, but is both much higher (relevant when it's time to support a 9'+ long board that is having the end cut) and lacks a fence. I do have a variety of different blades for both saws, including a 1/2" for the Delta, so feel free to suggest other blade options.
I have two bandsaws, Papa Griggio (a 24" Eyetalian stallion) with a 1/2"+ blade, and a 14" chinese Delta clone of the classic Delta, currently fitted with a 1/4" blade. Papa Griggio is more of a hassle to use because of my wiring situation, but he does have a fence, and more power. The 14" is easier to use, but is both much higher (relevant when it's time to support a 9'+ long board that is having the end cut) and lacks a fence. I do have a variety of different blades for both saws, including a 1/2" for the Delta, so feel free to suggest other blade options.