I am getting a new bandsaw with a 2 horse motor. I know very little about the ins and outs of bandsaw blades and the type of cutting they do best. The saw will handle from 1/8 inch to 1 inch in width. What type of blades should I have? I will be doing some resawing and I will also want to cut some thin veniers from certain woods. I of course will be using it for basic cuts as well.
Any insight that keeps me from ruining good blades, wood or throwing away money would be helpful Eric
Check out Suffolk Machinery's web site at:
-- Jack Novak Buffalo, NY - USA
Check out Suffolk machine and ask them for what will suit your needs. In general, three blades will do most of what you need. A resaw blade, a 1/4" blade for most cutting and gentle curves, a 1/8" blade for more intricate work with a tighter radius.
The folks at Suffolk have good prices, will know what works best for your saw and can recommend blades best suited for your work. Get a set of Cool Blocks, take time to set up the saw properly, and get a Quick Crank for setting/relieving blade tension.
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Sufflok Machinery or Highland Hardware "WoodSlicer".
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