Band saw blade for resawing scales, wood only

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pwheeler

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I did a search and found a lot of discussion about metal cutting blades. It's time for a new band saw blade for ripping scales, just trying to get the best result in terms of cut finish. I know the lenox tri-master will be good, but it's $105 in my size. Any other recommendations?
 
I just use carbon blades for wood, not bimetal. 6 TPI & 1/2 wide. $20-$30 for 93.5" if I remember right.
 
I buy from Supercut Bandsaw Co in Rathdrum Id. I recently bought carbon blades @ .5 X 124" cost 15.08 ea. Jess
 
I just use the cheap Olsons. I tried a Timberwolf but didn't like it. I'd like to try a Laguana Resaw King, but just don't want to fork out $200. I usually use 1/2" or 3/4" 3-tpi
 
zooker89 said:
I have recently started using this one: http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/wood-slicer-resaw-bandsaw-blades.aspx
I think it was $36 for the one to fit my 17" Grizzly. I have resawn 8" tall quartersawn oak at 3/32" thick and had no trouble. I also sliced up a green Maple burl with it and it didn't bog at all.
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That one looks good, and was about what I was hoping to spend, but just last night I ordered a few more of the basic lenox blades. They do well new, but the cleanness of the cut seems to drop off pretty quickly. Thanks, I'll bookmark this one for next time.
 
Good bandsaw blades make a world of difference when you're trying to be as precise as possible with precious wood scales.

The wider the blade, the straighter it will cut, and most bandsaws accommodate 3/4" blades. Add carbide tipped teeth and you have the right blade IMHO. I think mine is a Lennox. Ripping scales off a block is a critical procedure. Good wood is extremely expensive and getting worse.

I think the specialized ripping blade is one of my best investments.
 
grizzled gizzard said:
Good bandsaw blades make a world of difference when you're trying to be as precise as possible with precious wood scales.

The wider the blade, the straighter it will cut, and most bandsaws accommodate 3/4" blades. Add carbide tipped teeth and you have the right blade IMHO. I think mine is a Lennox. Ripping scales off a block is a critical procedure. Good wood is extremely expensive and getting worse.

I think the specialized ripping blade is one of my best investments.
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Where were you guys yesterday when everyone was telling me to get the basic stuff??:) That was exactly my line of reasoning, with every order I spend more and more on wood, as I get spoiled and want fancier pieces every time. I also started buying the bigger blocks from AZ ironwood, which should be a little more efficient in terms of scrap waste, but will be harder to rip. At $70 a block, bad cuts are a real bummer.
 
IMHO, it is hard to beat a 3/4" to 1"Tri-master or Woodmaster for precise and quick cuts. I always say, "You get what you pay for." With thousands of dollars of wood being cut, a $100 blade isn't expensive at all...especially if it saves wood and time.
 
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
IMHO, it is hard to beat a 3/4" to 1"Tri-master or Woodmaster for precise and quick cuts. I always say, "You get what you pay for." With thousands of dollars of wood being cut, a $100 blade isn't expensive at all...especially if it saves wood and time.
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I used to say the same thing until I tried the one I am using now... Now, I say I wish I had all that money back...
 
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