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John Schiesser
04-21-2021, 7:59 PM
So I am going to pick up my first bandsaw in a day or two and wanted to order some blades to get started.

What are some good blades to get started? (I saw one recommendation for 1/4"-4 TPI Flexback, 3/8"-3 TPI Flexback and 1/2" 3 TPI Hardback)
Should I order multiples?
What brands/sites do you recommend? (It seems like Lennox is recommended a lot)

One of the first things I want to do is make some magnetic knife blocks which will involve resawing the face off some thicker stock so I can glue it back on after implanting the magnets.

I have watched a few YouTube videos but it be nice to get an unsponsored opinion.
Curt Putnam
04-21-2021, 8:08 PM
What saw, what size? Folks cannot make a recommendation without that info.
Ed Aumiller
04-21-2021, 8:19 PM
What will you be sawing most of the time ???
Are you going to resaw lumber??

ETC....
John Schiesser
04-22-2021, 12:40 AM
What saw, what size? Folks cannot make a recommendation without that info.
Sorry Harvey 615P https://www.harveywoodworking.com/products/alpha-hw615p-3hp-15-band-saw



What will you be sawing most of the time ???
Are you going to resaw lumber??

ETC....

Not sure all the time but to start off I want to resaw some wood with and across the grain rough 10 to 14 in thick. Have some ideas do knife blocks.
John TenEyck
04-22-2021, 9:48 AM
If you want to resaw stock 10" or more thick you should strongly consider a 3/4" x 2 tpi blade.

John
John Schiesser
04-23-2021, 2:03 PM
If you want to resaw stock 10" or more thick you should strongly consider a 3/4" x 2 tpi blade.

John

Thanks John, I will order one of those. Still not sure where to order from though...
lowell holmes
04-23-2021, 7:58 PM
I think if you use the blade that comes with the saw and use for a few days, you will know which blade to use. You could have two or three if you want to.
Curt Putnam
04-23-2021, 8:32 PM
I have a 17" Griz with a 3/4" 3 TPI Timberwolf blade - works a treat. Note that I've only sawn wood up to 4". If you are going to go with carbon steel bladeds then look up the threads by John and Derek Cohen on blade sharpening with a Dremel tool.
andy bessette
04-23-2021, 11:14 PM
My 20" Agazzani wears a 1" carbide blade--same blade for about 10 years with no resharpening.
Mark Gibney
04-24-2021, 1:08 AM
As Lowell says it's probably best to use the blades that come with the saw and get a feel for them.
And beware of jumping into getting a fancy expensive blade right away - it will likely be thicker metal than the run of the mill blades, and going around a 15" wheel puts a lot more stress on the weld than going around bigger wheels.