what bandsaw blade do you use

[TxMoon]

I have one of the hf band saws. I know dont use there blades. so what is the best blade that will last more than a couple of cuttings? and where do you get them?. for 1080 steel mostly Thanks so much.J Reeves

 

[jim moyer]

Hf...............

 

[TxMoon]

Harbor freight... sorry I know there has to be a better blade for that thing..

 

[B Finnigan]

Lennox and Simonds bi-metalic.

 

[Tommegow]

Lennox Die Master II 1/2" x .020 varitooth 14/18
http://www.lenoxtools.com/enUS/Product/DIEMASTER_2.html
Last Check (2006 catalog) McMaster-Carr had them for $18 and change

 

[oldwolf]

I just bought one from MSC. It's a cobalt tipped 14 tpi. Seems to cut well, but time will tell.

 

[Patrickknives]

I second on the Lennox, typically I think they are worth the cost but..from time to time you can get carbon steel blades for about $6 each from MSC or Grainger. I bought a bunch last time and am very happy. The lennox does last longer not doubt but at $6 I can use up a few of these. Bottom line if buying the less expensive buy from a good source and get on sale, otherwise you cant go wrong with the lennox

 

[v-6]

I use one that is made for cutting carbon steel by lennox.
Vern

 

[polish avenger]

My local Harbor Freight keeps bi-metal blades, made in the U.S.A, on their shelf.
-Mark

 

[Bill DeShivs]

I use Starrett bi-metal 24 TPI. They last me over a year.
I cut a lot of thin materials as well as steel up to 1/4".

 

[Mitchell Knives]

I just bought a Lennox, and it has already outlasted 2 of the cheap blades.