I would like to know what saw blade you guys would recommend for my band saw--93 1/2" 1/8" to 3/4"
I am mostly using it for cutting out bowls 2-4" thick
I am mostly using it for cutting out bowls 2-4" thick
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Saw blade recommendations
- Thread starter Ross Schuler
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I find a 3/8” 3tpi works really well for cutting bowl blanks.
Highland Woodworking - their woodturner’s blade - 3/8 in, extra wide set hook teeth, (3 tpi), keep it from binding in wet wood. been using them for years with very good results.
Jeff is right on target.........can't hardly beat the Woodturners blade from Highland Hardware! I've tried a lot of blades, including the Lennox Diemaster2, which is on one of my saws now. The Highland really does well!
Thank you for the recommendations--I have a Woodturners blade on order
The Lennox Diemaster Bimetal blades. I use 1/2 inch by 3 tpi for cutting circles. The bi metal blades have M42 HSS for the teeth, which is the metal they use on pallet cutting blades. If you have a local saw shop they may be able to make them for you. They cut longer and straighter than any other blade out there, and if you have a good saw shop, they can be resharpened several times. With a 1/2 inch blade, you can cut a 6 inch circle fairly easily. They come in different thicknesses, and I can't remember the numbers on mine, but I like the thicker ones.
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