Type of band saw blade?

[Bermont River]

First time post...Been researching, reading and reading some more... so much so that I got banned from one forum for "Major Trolling" Not sure what that is, however I thought we were supposed to do our research prior to posting. Before I get banned again-here is my question:

Picking up a Powermatic 143 next week and wanting to get a blade or 2 in preparation. I am told to use a bi-metal blade but when researching them there are only more questions.

I will be using CPM stainless products like CPM154 and the various shop necessities like brass, nickel silver, G10 and wood scales.

Is there a better brand of manufacturer? What is a good starting point for TPI? Need a 94" blade and will probably go with 1/2"

Thanks!!

 

[redcanoe]

you might want to post this in the shop talk sub forum