I had a 1/2 x 105" 3TPI hook tooth band saw blade. it has been in the box for a little over 5 years. I had bought it thinking I needed a blade, and could not get a Timberwolf in time. but I did get the timberwolf. Well this blade SUCKS.
After uncoiling it and running it for about 30 minutes it has a set in it that won't come out. On high tension I still can't get it to run clean. This is going in the trash and will be the last Olson I'll ever buy...
VIDEO of wobble :
Jeff, I have tried Olson, Timberwolf and Carter bandsaw blades. The absolute best I have found is the house blade from Highland Hardware.
The absolute best I have found is the house blade from Highland Hardware.
Not trying to start a brand war, but my saw came with several 1" 3TPI Olson's, they dulled way too quickly. Same with the Timberwolf blades I replaced them with.
I didn't find a good blade until I tired the HH stock
(I know carbide would rule, but I still haven't been able to pry open my wallet enough, though the purchase of the Festool Pro5 shows that the bugger is starting to crack...)
-BR
;-)
FWIW, the "voucher" for the next tool isn't. It's a factory rebate coupon, no matter what it says on it. You have to go to the a web site and enter the coupon number, the model, and serial number of the additional tool, then "wait 6 to 8 weeks" for a check).
Haven't tried Carter, but otherwise my experience is the same.
Anybody got a link? I just did a google search for Highland Hardware Bandsaw Blade and got Highland Woodworking for most results below the paid listings.
Brewster wrote in news:o04no9$1a11$ snipped-for-privacy@gioia.aioe.org:
You'll want to take a look at this FAQ:
It was the best I could find.
Puckdropper
For your purposes Highland Hardware = Highland Woodworking. If you are looking for their house brand resaw blade then it is in this neighborhood:
I find them to be pretty good blades overall but like any others they can start to get a bit 'funny' when they feel like it -- first they are tracking and cutting perfectly then they aren't.
Thank you.
For resawing the blade is 'Wood Slicer' and it's 'Highland Woodworking'
For all other bandsaw blade needs/sizes I suggest you can't do better than the fine folk @
doesn't look like it is aligned correctly. The running bearing isn't turning at all. No touch.
How did you uncoil it ? Throw it down on the floor - did that do something ?
Have you verified the wheels run true ? Maybe the top wobbles.
Do you have a Timberwolf blade that runs true ? Any ?
Mart> I had a 1/2 x 105" 3TPI hook tooth band saw blade.
The bearing doesn't have to turn when not engaged and cutting. Some people (hand up) adjust that bearing so it will only touch the blade when cutting and there's nothing wrong with that.
After 30 minutes (or less) the tension may have changed. Tried increasing/decreasing it?
Yep ... I eyeball it to the thickness of a sheet of paper/$bill when setting mine.
was it really half inch
you have clearly established your dislike for these blades
have an olson that seemed fine until i induced a set into it took it off and uninduced the set and it seems to be ok
but most cuts are just for roughing stock for the lathe so not too precise
if i ever need precision i will look at the widest my saw can take but i will still keep my expectations low
what are you cutting and what are you making
Not necessary, a good blade and a good band saw do not need guides at all.
The rear bearing is pulled back. BTW your bearing should not be running up against the blade when not under load. As soon as you touch wood is when it should engage.
The blade was uncoiled in my hands, with gloves on.
I spent a long time years ago truing this band saw up. The wheel is true .
My timberwolf broke, but it was running true. My old dull olson runs true.
This is a blade that has some wierd set in it. Not what I would call usable. I made a couple of test resaw cuts and it was so rough .. not close to the timberwolf.
And yes everyone I had planned on trying the wood slicer, I have been happy with my timberwolfs, but I am always willing to give something a try.
Yes, I did. I increased it hoping to take the set out. and kept moving it up until it finally bottomed the spring out. It's a good set that won't come out.
I might have lived with it if the cut wasn't so poor. It has a pretty thick kerf too.
1/2 the 14" saw says it can handle 3/4 but no one ever does.
About to make some Christmas gifts for some friends we go to every Christmas eve. About to resaw quite a bit of walnut, cherry and maple. They'll be more of the trays I did many years ago. A slightly different design. They entertain a lot so these will be nice.. they hold a wine glass and hors'doeuvres (sp?) . each looks different so you can identify your own tray (think plate and wine)
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