pmpartain
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I have a Delta 14 inch bandsaw that takes a 105 inch blade. I'm gonna buy some Timberwolf blades to rough out bowl blanks. Which one do you guys like? What is a good general purpose blade as well?
Which Timberwolf bandsaw blade to buy
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Dario
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Call Suffolk, they will give you their recommendation. It will probably be a 3-4 tpi blade.
http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/
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Rifleman1776
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You actually asked a couple questions. Best for roughing blanks is probably a 3/4"X4 tpi. Best general purpose is, IMHO, a 3/8"X6 tpi. The 3/8x6 will do real well for a lot of cutting, even thick roughing.
But, there is a flaw in the reasoning of your question. A one blade purchase is bad economy. You will need and want more than one. And Suffolk Machinery (the Timberwolf people) usually always have a 3 for 4 special going on and shipping for four isn't much more than just one. If the budget can handle it, I suggest one 1/8"(I forget tooth count); two 3/8"X6 and one 3/4"X4.
But, there is a flaw in the reasoning of your question. A one blade purchase is bad economy. You will need and want more than one. And Suffolk Machinery (the Timberwolf people) usually always have a 3 for 4 special going on and shipping for four isn't much more than just one. If the budget can handle it, I suggest one 1/8"(I forget tooth count); two 3/8"X6 and one 3/4"X4.
Dario
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I have a ShopSmith and tire size do limit your choices. I use 1/2 x 3 tpi for wet wood and 1/2 x 4 tpi for general purpose cutting. Please note that I only do straight cuts on my bandsaw and mostly for blanks (not finish carpentry).
I also sharpen my blades and having less teeth per inch makes it easier and faster.
I also sharpen my blades and having less teeth per inch makes it easier and faster.
pmpartain
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Thanks guys. Suffolks is running a 4 for 3 special that I saw on the website. I have bought from them before. Right now I think I have a 1/4 inch and a couple 3/16 blades. something like 10 tpi more or less. Is the 1/8 worth getting in that case or not? Will the 3/4 for bowl blank roughing cut a circle, or do you rough out the bowl with a series of straight cuts?
Dario
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The narrower the blade the smaller the radius you can cut. It will also have less contact surface area with your track so you have to balance it.
I personally will never buy a 1/8 or 1/4 but that's me and your needs may be different from mine.
Again...CALL Suffolk, they can and will answer all your questions better.
I personally will never buy a 1/8 or 1/4 but that's me and your needs may be different from mine.
Again...CALL Suffolk, they can and will answer all your questions better.
pmpartain
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I'll give them a call for sure. I value the opinion of folks here as well hough. Thanks Dario.
Oh, one other option - Curtis (MesquiteMan) tends to use Lennox bandsaw blades - they're offering a birthday bash special in the "vendor discount' section of the Birthday Bash subforum...
Just another option - might save you some cash! (Unless you're set on a Timberwolf)
Just another option - might save you some cash! (Unless you're set on a Timberwolf)