Bandsawing 440C - 3/16

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Ang_Panday

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I just got a bunch of 3/16 440c from friend. He does not have any use for them so he just sold it to me at a bargain. I'm planning to get one of this cheap bandsaws to profile some blade blanks

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Most of my blades are handforged tool steel. So this is my first time to work on stainless steel :confused:

Will this type of bandsaw do the job? and if it can...what kind of bandsaw blades do I need and at what speed rate :confused:
 
That bandsaw should do the job! Looks like a beefed up version of the one I have, for cutting hard materials like steel, use the slowest speed.
 
Yep that saw will work fine but you will need bi-metal blades. I like Lenox Die master 2 blades.
 
These saws are fine with good blades, like everyone has already said.
You can also use one of those 14-inch abrasive cut-off-saws. They're noisier, smellier, but faster and take up less space.
 
Yes that appears to be the same as mine (except blue).

As indicated the bi-metal blades would be the shot.

I have a saw doctor about 5km from my place and he had a new better blade made for me (bi metal and the teeth size for stainless)

I use the saw in the vertical position with the platform/shelf. The only problem is there is not enough weight on the side without the wheels.
 
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