instead of confusing the other thread, i thought i'd just start a new one.
i was attempting to cut a rough, small, bowl blank the other day on my bandsaw, i've got a craftsman 12", and the blade bound up something fierce on one of my passes. i forget exactly the orientation of the log but i thought i broke the blade, however it was just bent. this is the same blade i've used since purchasing the saw, obviously it's time for a new one. the blades are 80", can anyone recommend a good TPI and blade width for blank roughing?
i should have used my chainsaw to get it into a more managable size before taking it to the bandsaw... lessons learned i guess.
also, any tips on general wood feeding into the saw? i think i just need to be more patient but it seems like it takes forever to cut in the round shape. the blade seems to wander when trying to cut straight edges also... could this be a tension issue or again me being impatient? or just dull blades??
sorry for all the questions guys but i appreciate your responses!
cheers,
andrew
i was attempting to cut a rough, small, bowl blank the other day on my bandsaw, i've got a craftsman 12", and the blade bound up something fierce on one of my passes. i forget exactly the orientation of the log but i thought i broke the blade, however it was just bent. this is the same blade i've used since purchasing the saw, obviously it's time for a new one. the blades are 80", can anyone recommend a good TPI and blade width for blank roughing?
i should have used my chainsaw to get it into a more managable size before taking it to the bandsaw... lessons learned i guess.
also, any tips on general wood feeding into the saw? i think i just need to be more patient but it seems like it takes forever to cut in the round shape. the blade seems to wander when trying to cut straight edges also... could this be a tension issue or again me being impatient? or just dull blades??
sorry for all the questions guys but i appreciate your responses!
cheers,
andrew