Best blade for acrylic and PR?

[thewishman]

My bandsaw blade needs to be replaced. What configuration would you recommend? The saw is a 9" Delta and uses a 59.5" blade.

 

[oldtoolsniper]

This link explains a lot about bandsaw blades.

http://www.allbandsawblades.com/nubmer_teeth.htm?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjksf6hzZfSAhVkzIMKHWD8AkQQ9QEIIDAA




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[jttheclockman]

I choose a metal cutting blade.:biggrin:

 

[thewishman]

Thanks fellas!

 

[thewishman]

Not a lot of options for 59 1/2" blades in stock around town. Found a 3/8" 14 tpi hook style blade and it is much better than the blades I was using. Cut both ends of 120 PR blanks this morning and it was still going strong.

Had to have the blade for today. Checked the chart and considered a metal cutting blade, went with an Olson blade at Menards - just $7.50-ish and it did a great job.