Bansaw blade question

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I saw a 14" bandsaw for sale. It's very nice. 1 1/2 h 18x16 surface to it. small footprint which I need in my shop. I read the manual and it only takes 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 blades the price under $400

My question to those that resaw. Can you resaw with a 1/2 saw blade.
 
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I have a rigid 14" band saw and use a 5/8" Olsen blade to resaw with. I did use a 1/2" and it also worked for me though.
 
Of coarse it all depends on what size you want to resaw. Should work good for smaller items. If you want to resaw bigger item, bigger saw, bigger blade.
 
If you use a high quality blade a 1/2" blade will resaw any hight material with very little problem . That said the saw must be properly tuned and the blade properly tensioned . I have resawn 10" thick Walnut with my HF 14" w/riser block to veneer thickness on several occasions using a 1/2" Wood Slicer blade and Carter blade guides . The main thing is that the saw must be properly tuned and a high quality blade and blade guides must be used .
 
ldb2000 said:
If you use a high quality blade a 1/2" blade will resaw any hight material with very little problem . That said the saw must be properly tuned and the blade properly tensioned . I have resawn 10" thick Walnut with my HF 14" w/riser block to veneer thickness on several occasions using a 1/2" Wood Slicer blade and Carter blade guides . The main thing is that the saw must be properly tuned and a high quality blade and blade guides must be used .
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To join the thread; I recommend the book "Band saw : A Workshop Bench Reference" by Mark Duginske. This book is considered the "gold standard" on band saws, and will help you with step by step setup, tuning, and operating instructions. You may be able to find this book or one like it in the local public library. Mark has published several books on band saws and they are all well worth reading or having.

Timberwolf saw blades are excellent quality and cut well and last a long time. If you are going to cut trunk sections, you may want to invest in a metal detector. Nothing is worse than running into a nail with your good band saw blade.
 
That is a great book on how to tune and use a bandsaw properly . I bought several books when I bought my saw and that was the most informative of all of them . Worth every penny and more .
 
I have a Delta 14 inch bandsaw and use a 1/2 inch blade to resaw. If you don't hawg the wood, it cuts great. I use it for bandsaw boxes and it will cut a 1/4 inch slab with great accuracy and no waver.
 
For re-sawing you want no more than 3 or 4 teeth per inch. I use 3/8" x 3 TPI hook blades on my 14" saw. Friend uses 1/4" x 3 or 4 TPI raker blade to re-saw, also has 1/2" 3 TPI Hook blades too.
 
Just to throw my 2 cents out here, a GOOD blade is a must, and another GOOD blade is the wood slicer blade. Highly recommend them. I no longer have to worry about blade drift with one.
 
That is my blade of choice . They last much longer then even bi metal blades take a thinner kerf then carbide and cost allot less then carbide . Proper blade tension is also very important for resawing and they handle the tension very well . Again get the Bandsaw Handbook that was mentioned by Randy and a good set of guides as well .
 
I have a Craftsman 14" and was able to resaw walnut on mine....6" high.....good quality blade was a must. I used a 1/2" wide. Good for me though I then ran it thru a planer to remove the blade marks.
 
My experience is a 1/2" is just fine for resawing. I have used that and 3/4" blades.
But, if your saw has a riser, do not try using anything bigger than 1/2" since tensioning a 3/4" is problematic, if not impossible.
Many like 3 tooth, I prefer 4 tooth as it makes the blade far more versitile for general duty cutting.
 
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