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02-08-2017, 09:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
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cuts like butter
I was having difficulty cutting my rudder stops with my tabletop bandsaw. Took forever and would warm the material even while using lubricant. Upon examination the blade looked pretty well used and abused over the last year. Since they are 62" long I can't usually find local 24 tpi blades so I decided to order a few replacements online. Opened the mailbox today and there were my sawblades, sitting patiently waiting to be called to action. I installed one and started cutting the remaining cuts on the stop, a diagonal one that went thru a lot of material. Wow. Took seconds. Effortless. Saw blades and drill bits always seem to get replaced only after I realize I should have done it a long time ago.
Jeff
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02-08-2017, 11:26 PM
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Amen! Had the exact same experience, with both the bandsaw blades and drill bits recently. Sharp tools make for happy builders (esp when you're drilling in stainless; see my PIREP: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=145733)
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02-09-2017, 05:29 AM
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Here is one that I just love, I will cut a wrench in half if need be  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx2ToPvbBRA
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02-09-2017, 06:42 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central IL
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Replacements not lasting long.
My neighbor and I have both noticed the 9" replacement bandsaw blades are not lasting as long as the originals. They seem to break in the weld joint before they get dull. Anyone else have this experience and have a brand recommendation?
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02-09-2017, 07:11 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Floyds Knobs, IN
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Timely post.
Just broke my bandsaw blade this past weekend. Assumed I let it get too dull.
If there's a preferred replacement blade, I'm all ears.
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02-09-2017, 07:18 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Dublin, CA
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Bret,
Do you have the information on that blade? That's not the way that mine works at all.
Ray
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02-09-2017, 07:43 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Chandler, AZ
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Amazon
I always keep a couple of blades in inventory for this very reason. Any sign of slowing down and I replace it. I have found Amazon.com about the best source for replacement blades. Bosch is my preference but for our purposes about any brand will work.
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02-09-2017, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Sharpsburg, MD
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Starrett Blades
Starrett Blades
You WILL pay more for them!
The WILL last much longer, cut much better and make you much happier!
McMaster Carr is a quick easy source for Starrett blades.
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02-09-2017, 08:31 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Vancouver, WA USA
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As you guys know or may not know, I cut stacks and stacks of 4130 steel tubing for the weldments that go into your airplanes, I have tried them all over the years, Lenox is the clear winner, these blades just keep hanging in and cutting, I get several years out of one of these blades, all the others start losing teeth after just a run or two.
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02-09-2017, 08:33 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Gardnerville Nv.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rapid_ascent
Bret,
Do you have the information on that blade? That's not the way that mine works at all.
Ray
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Got it online, bandsawbladesdirect.com It is their carbon tip blade. about 200.00 for my Grizzly band saw
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