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Joined: Jun. 14 2014
From: Encinitas, CA USA
Bandsaw blade question
What size bandsaw blade would best for classical guitar making? Can I get by with one blade for straight cuts (neck scarf joint) and tighter curves (neck heel) I keep reading timberwolf are good blades. The blade that came on the used bandsaw is 1/4" wide 14 tpi and seems very worn.
Thanks
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Joined: Jan. 29 2012
From: Seattle, Washington, USA
RE: Bandsaw blade question (in reply to Cervantes)
I have one bandsaw and I have various blades for it, from 1/8" to 1/2". I usually use a 1/4" blade for everything because it is such a hassle to change blades. The 1/4" works fine for everything.
Posts: 124
Joined: Oct. 22 2012
From: Huntersville, North Carolina, USA
RE: Bandsaw blade question (in reply to Cervantes)
I too have one bandsaw using 1/8" to 3/4". My everyday blade is a 1/4". I like Timberwolf blades, they are much better than anything else that I can get locally.
RE: Bandsaw blade question (in reply to Stephen Eden)
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I have found that a 3/8 blade with 6 tpi works for all of the jobs.
I would try this size first, and see if you can find a saw blade shop that has blade stock and welds blades. Those shops usually also sharpen fine circular saw blades. It's better to patronize those shops if possible. They can take down the specs of your band saw and provide you with the most accurate fitting blades and usually less expensive for higher quality than store bought pre welded blades.
Bimetal blades are really nice too if they have that blade stock. It means the teeth are made of harder metal than the band, they last longer. A few bucks more per blade, but work it.
Posts: 503
Joined: Jun. 14 2014
From: Encinitas, CA USA
RE: Bandsaw blade question (in reply to Cervantes)
Sounds like 3/8 is a good starting point.
Thanks
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Ah well, there was a fantastic passion there, in my case anyway. I discovered flamenco very early on. It grips you in a way that you can't get away - Paco Pena
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