question about bandsaw blade

[cmccarter]

What type blade should I get to cut up some of my raw logs and pieces? probably 2-6 in thick. This is for straight cuts, no radius. TPI? Rake? skip tooth? total novice in this area
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[lorbay]

When I do this type of work I always use my wide blades or a resaw blade . Can't remember how many TPI they are.
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[bobjackson]

I use a 1/2 inch 4 teeth per inch blade for resaw work.

 

[Gary Beasley]

Suffolk Machinery has some info you will find interesting.
Blade Chart
Silicon Steel & Carbide Blade Selection Chart | Suffolk Machinery - Timber Wolf Bandsaw Blades

Information on what this means
Important Information For Vertical Wood Cutting Band Saws | Suffolk Machinery - Timber Wolf Bandsaw Blades

Hope this helps.

 

[gimpy]

I use 3/4 x 4 skip tpi

 

[Brian G]

Gary's information from Suffolk about Timberwolf blades is a good source. Check their Timber Wolf® blades from 1/8" to 1" for every cutting application; scroll cutting, curve cutting, ripping, cross-cutting, resawing and milling. site, which has a blade selector feature that may be helpful. Don't hesitate to give them a call and they will talk you through a good choice.

I've heard good things about Highland Woodworking's Wood Slicer blades, and they have a specific blade marketed for wood turners that might be of use to you. Bandsaw Blades I don't have experience with either, but they are on my "to consider" list when I need to order new bands.

Whichever you choose, I highly encourage anyone with a bandsaw to watch Alex Snodgrass' bandsaw clinic, and apply his set-up techniques. You won't be sorry that you did.

Band Saw Clinic with Alex Snodgrass - YouTube

 

[Jim Burr]

Call Ellis Band Saw Blades, Bandsaws, Drill Press and Beltgrinder | Ellis Mfg These guys rock! I may use one bland a year and I cut 12" logs all the time. These will chat your ear off making sure you get the right stuff. I know 6-7 professional turners that use there stuff. I don't get anything from them...just buy great blades.

 

[Marc]

I use the widest blade my bandsaw will accommodate. My bandsaw will take a 3/4 in blade and I opt for the 3 tpi configuration.

 

[cmccarter]

Thanks

Tnx to all for the comments... think I will go with 3/4 x 4 blade

 

[The Penguin]

if in doubt, I'd call Suffolk and ask them - but their chart says either a 1" x 2 "positive claw" or a 1"x1" 79SS bi-metal blade for milling logs or resawing green boards.

 

[bruce119]

I use Suffolk Machinery Timber Wolf 1/2" 3tpi AS (alternate set rake)Great blades...I cut a lot of green wood works great...


The thing is if you get cheap blades you will not be happy...


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[Pitoon]

to resaw you want a wide blade to dissipate the heat with few teeth (3-4tpi) the large spacing between the teeth help remove the saw dust when sawing.

make sure you have the right tension on the blade or your blade will walk on you.

Pitoon