Portable Band Saw Blades?

[308sniper]

Well I'm going to take the plung and buy a Dewalt Portaband.

DWM120K VARIABLE SPEED BAND SAW

What are the best blades to buy for this machine?

I will be cutting up to 1/4" steel, all types

Thanks

Will

 

[Robert Dark]

I just buy mine from "Not-So-Lowe's". The name brand is "Wolf-Brand" and they are made by Lenox.

The price is right and they hold up as well as any I have used in this size.

Robert

 

[jll346]

I just purchased one also. I got my blades from McMaster Carr. They are Starrett Bi-Metal blades. I got two 18 and two 24 tooth per Inch. 24pi is only for very thin metal. They are great.

 

[Mr. Night]

have you seen this?...

http://www.absoluteengineering.com/vertikut/index.htm

it is for the 6 amp dewalt porta band, I believe the one you are looking at is the 10 amp. if you are going to use it for knifemaking, the 6 amp will suit your needs nicely and save you some cash.
just my .02, good luck

 

[jll346]

This is the set-up I purchased for my saw. It is OUTSTANDING!! http://www.swagoffroad.com/Porta_band_Modular_Mount_Product.html

 

[Mr. Night]

^^ that looks fantastic!

 

[308sniper]

Thanks guys for the info,

Down the road I may purchase a stand but for now I'm going to make something up.

Thanks again

Will

 

[Tait]

Will,

I was going to do the same thing, but the Swag stand was so inexpensive and solid that I ended up just going for it directly rather than waste the work. While I was saving up, I just put the bandsaw in my vise.

Incidentally, the Swag stand is made of much thicker stuff (1/4", I think) than it appears in the photos.

 

[308sniper]

The SWAG is a nice one.

 

[jll346]

The SWAG is a nice one.

It is VERY WELL MADE. I too was going to rig something up but just decided to bite the bullet and buy it. Could not have made a better decision!!:thumbup:

 

[308sniper]

You guys are talking me in to it.

It wont take much more arm twisting and a SWAG will be on the way.