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Cervantes -> Bandsaw blade question (Apr. 1 2015 23:51:26)

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



constructordeguitarras -> RE: Bandsaw blade question (Apr. 2 2015 1:21:47)

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.



Stephen Eden -> RE: Bandsaw blade question (Apr. 2 2015 8:58:02)

It may depend on the bands saw you have as to which blade can do evey job.

I have found that a 3/8 blade with 6 tpi works for all of the jobs. I found the 1/4 didn't cut straight enough and 1/2 couldn't cut curves enough.

I can't remember the reason I got set on 6 tpi but it must have been because it can rip and cross cut equally well.

If it helps my machine takes 1790mm length blades with a 1mm kerf.



Wayne Brown -> RE: Bandsaw blade question (Apr. 2 2015 13:15:53)

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.



estebanana -> RE: Bandsaw blade question (Apr. 2 2015 15:17:14)

quote:

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.



Cervantes -> RE: Bandsaw blade question (Apr. 2 2015 16:33:44)

Sounds like 3/8 is a good starting point.

Thanks



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