Warren White
Member
Like some of you, I use my bandsaw to cut my blanks to length, after the tubes are glued in. I have always experienced a slight amount of drift in the blade as I cut, despite tensioning the blade. I suspect the problem is that I am using a 1/4" blade. I do have a zero-clearance jig on the bandsaw table.
My drift has not caused any significant issues, as I finalize the length of my blank with Rick Herrell's offset jig (which I REALLY like). However, I would appreciate some advice based upon your experience. What width blade do you recommend? What about the TPI? Manufacturers? Any other thoughts? I have a Jet bandsaw with a riser, so I need a 105" blade.
My drift has not caused any significant issues, as I finalize the length of my blank with Rick Herrell's offset jig (which I REALLY like). However, I would appreciate some advice based upon your experience. What width blade do you recommend? What about the TPI? Manufacturers? Any other thoughts? I have a Jet bandsaw with a riser, so I need a 105" blade.