John,
Thanks for the video. I thought it was great. Lots of information, easy to understand and thankfully no blaring music drowning out your voice. And I enjoyed your picking at the end.
I subscribed and hope you will produce more videos.
Paul
Until you get the sled made you might consider supplementing the miter gauge with a couple of wooden wedges supporting the front to prevent the blade from catching and rolling the log forward. I generally cut wedges from 2” offcuts with a curve to approximately fit the circumference of the log, doesn’t need to be exact.
If the unsupported leading edge catches on the blade and the log rolls forward it can instantly be both destructive and painful. Or worse. You can get away with cuts repeatedly like this until the one time you don’t.
JKJ
John's video really is excellent - I wish there was more content out there like that.
Highland Woodworking sells a 3/8" blade intended for turners. I think the difference is greater set on the teeth so the blade doesn't drag or bind in a not-so-clean kerf.
https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/...dsawblade.aspx
Distraction could lead to dismemberment!
The lasts time I bought 1/2" 3tpi blades a single 142" Lenox blade made to order at a local bandsaw blade shop was way less than $20. The one I use is inside Holston Gasses in Knoxville. Shorter blades are cheaper. They cater to industry but will sell to individuals. I've been using this shop for a long time for shop bandsaws and Woodmizer blades.
I found a network of certified Lenox bandsaw shops all over the country with a google search. Sometimes they will make blades while I wait if they have the bulk stock in hand, sometimes I call the day before and just go pick them up.
JKJ
Maybe look around. The place here will make just one, order special blades such as Lenox carbide, an fix blades for free that break - I’ve only had that happen once.
You can’t compare prices without knowing the type of blade: spring steel, bimetal, carbide, etc. Those I buy are carbon steel, inexpensive, last a long time with green wood, easy to sharpen. I have bought bimetal and carbide for other uses.
Many have their favorite brand and type they sometimes swear by.