browders Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I determined today that I am sorely in need of a new blade for my bandsaw. I use it primarily for re-sawing boards and have been using a 3/4 inch blade purchased from Grizzly. Nothing special about the blade. I was wondering if anyone has favorites they recommend, and/or suggestions for what I should be looking for. Thanks in advance, Jim amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) I've had good luck with these: http://timberwolfblades.com/ I used to re-coil blades when I switched between sizes but IMHO that bending modifies the shape and causes quite a lot of vibration. Once I open now I leave them open. Edited November 4, 2015 by oldhudson Lucky2, browders and tomsteve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I have been using the timberwolf blades and am very happy with them. Lucky2 and tomsteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I determined today that I am sorely in need of a new blade for my bandsaw. I use it primarily for re-sawing boards and have been using a 3/4 inch blade purchased from Grizzly. Nothing special about the blade. I was wondering if anyone has favorites they recommend, and/or suggestions for what I should be looking for. Thanks in advance, Jim Jim, i envie you having a saw that can hold a strong blade like that.I'd love to resaw my thick wood here. browders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browders Posted November 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Jim, i envie you having a saw that can hold a strong blade like that.I'd love to resaw my thick wood here. Kev, It's a great way to make efficient use of wood. Of course when the blade gets dull, it tends to head off towards the peach orchard like a drunk sailor. Suddenly my attempt to bisect a board goes awry. Jim tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I use the Timberwolf brand also, they're great resaw blades. Len tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I resaw on a 14 Grizzly with riser block. The machine really lacks the power as many 14" saws do to use a 3/4 resaw blade effectively. I use 1/2" Woodslicer brands from Highland Hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblock9907 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'll tell you one NOT to use. The $6.00 blades at Lowes do not last very long. I broke 2 resawing basswood. I'll tell you, they don't make $6 like they used to. tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I use 1/2" Wood Slicer blade from Highland Woodworking like was mentioned above. One of the things to consider is that with bigger blades you need to increase the tension. My saw could handle a 3/4" blade but have not needed to as the 1/2" works great for me. I resaw up to 8" wide boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) Jim you should be able to sharpen the blade at least five times on the bandsaw check out the videos on YouTube I use a Dremel on mine and it works a treat save a few pennies as they say. Roly this is the way I do mine. Edited November 4, 2015 by Phantom Scroller browders and tomsteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiilad Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Jim, I agree you should try sharping your blade several times. I remove the blade and use the bench grinder. I have used it to sharpen my 1/2 & 3/4" and it works great. I put a red mark at where I start so I don't get lost. My blades are 105" tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I never knew you could sharpen those blades.. I just throw mine away will have to check that out.. Jim, if I wanted to ask anyone about resaw blades, I would ask Jim Finn. He uses his bandsaw to recut almost every day, as he makes those absolutely wonderful and beautiful inlayed boxes that he sell so many of every year. Dick heppnerguy tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I do resaw a lot of cedar and maple. (about 400 board feet a year). I use a 1/2" carbide blade 3 TPI that I get from "Supercut". Their gold professional series. Mine are 105" and cost less than a Woodslicer and last a LOT, LOT longer. I use about two a year at $25 each. I need to look into sharpening some of my dull blades. I certainly do have the time for that in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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