New Bandsaw Won't cut curves

[Vince Heuring]

Dan, what are the part numbers for the standard guide blocks? Are they in the Griz catalog?

TIA, Vince

[Bruce Barnett]

The catalog says that Viking blades are "formerly known as Timberwolf." I thought that there were issues with using the name "Timberwolf" because of copyright restrictions.

Iturra calls them "Bladerunner" in their catalog and when I bought some at Woodcraft, they were labeled as "PS WOOD - From the Creators of TimberWolf."

[Ron Magen]

Marcus, Just a note / hint / tip . . .

About a year ago, after a LOT of agonizing, I bought a 14inch bandsaw. {Yes, I looked at the Griz, but decided on a JET}. The saw came with their interpretation of 'Cool Blocks'. Because I didn't think I would be using narrow blades, I swapped them out for Ceramic ones.

I set up the machine and really haven had any problems. I don't use it a great deal, so the unit is actually BETTER them I AM - at the moment. 1/4 inch is the thinnest blade used - to date.

I have the original blocks in the 'parts box', and will probably make a couple of 'sets' from hardwood {WD40 impregnated ?}. The reason is simple - I have a couple of projects / plans that will require 1/8 in blades. From what I have read {and experienced with the 4Tpi 1/4 in blade}, there is another level of control when you can 'bury' the blade beyond the gullet. There *REALLY* isn't much to work with on a 1/4 inch . . . I can only imagine a 1/8 inch.

Regards & Good Luck, R> Resolution!!!!

SNIP

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