Osage Roost
General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: Spring Dragon on January 31, 2013, 12:11:27 PM
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I need a new one for my Jet DX Pro 14". What brand and what tooth do you guys like for wood work. My factory blade finally went to trash and it was a 4TPI. I want to get a good one.---Jason
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I agree with the timber wolf brand. They seem to stay sharper longer. I wish I had a blade weilder , you can buy rolled stock and save money.
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Jason, I have had real good luck with Timberwolf also. Get one with 3 tpi for green wood. PS Woods have a good chart that dictates what blade woubl work for the type of wood being cut. Check them out.
Rick
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Thanks guys, timberwolf it is.--Jason
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I agree with Timberwolf..good blades. I have also had good luck with Olson. If ya wanna put the blades together yourself you can weld or solder. But bring a fine touch and your A game. It is not as easy as it mite appear. Takes some practice. If you do much resaw, a 3 TPI hook. If ya want a finer cut and do some closer detail / more finish work, a higher TPI blade (raker or skip) will do it.
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Timber Wolf.
Bob
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Glad to see someone mention Olson since I just ordered 3 today for my small table top saw. Got them from of all places, Amazon. The stuff they sell at Lowes here is JUNK. I might cut out 4-5 calls then it will break *cry*. That gets expensive fast unless I keep my receipt and take them back but I'm tired of doing that. I even found a 4 TPI blade for that little saw, never knew they made one. Cost a little more than the junk blades but hopefully they will last longer. No place here carries Timber Wolf but I have heard good things about them.
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I have mine made and I have metal cutting blades made and they last WAY WAY longer. I use two styles a 3/4 tooth configuration and a 3TPI both one inch blades. They are reasonable and last alot longer then what you can get from most stores. I can dig up their number if your interested.
Richard
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I won't say they are the cheapest you mite find out there but Woodcraft has a good selection of Timberwolf and other blades. I think they can do a custom welded size as well. Mite have to ask. I have found their customer support to be very good.
http://www.woodcraft.com/category/1002125/bandsaw-blades.aspx
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timberwolf
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just my 2ct worth .. i have used timberwolf and got sick of the blade that u cannot run any tension on it and i FOUND a blade call ( wood slicer) that ALL i buy now and my fav. wood is OSAGE and these blade do really good . if you have the money buy a carbon tip but that 140 buck for a 105" blade for my saw so that out of the question..just though i let you know what i be though on blades..brian
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I also use the Wood slicer blade, hands down the best blade I've ever used. They run about $35 but it's well worth the money. I run this blade on my 14" Delta bandsaw and it cuts through just about anything like butter. Here's the link to where I've bought from. http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/woodslicer-resaw-bandsaw-blades.aspx
Ed
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I use the wood slicer as well and I really like how smooth they run through the hardest woods and ivory. Never tried timberwolf but I have used olsen. The olsen is like driving an escort and the woodslicer is like driving a Porsche.
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I used the wood slicer it cut real smooth it didn't need much sanding but the lack of Kerf didn't last very long resawing green wood...I'm strongly considering a 105" carbide blade.....for resawing.....
BCSaw blades work really well too....
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I also use the woodslicer blade on a Jet 14" bandsaw. Great smooth cutting blade.
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Another vote for wood slicer...