On Jul 2, 8:26=A0pm, Searcher7 <Search...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Jul 1, 8:46=A0pm, Charlie Self <charlie...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > On Jun 29, 3:55 pm, Searcher7 <Search...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > I took the old rusted bandsaw blade out of my 14" bandsaw, cut it,
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> > > measured it at 91-7/8", so I assume that 92" is what I should be
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> > > In an internet search I can esily find 91-1/2" and 92-1/2" blades,
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> > > not much in the way of 92".
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> > > Can I get recommendations on a good place to find a 92" blade mostly
> > > for use in hardwoods and premium plywoods?
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> > Either length will work, as will your 92" idea, but the odds are good
> > your original blade is a slightly stretched bit of metal, so I'd go
> > for the 91-1/2". You should have more than enough adjustment in the
> > sysem to take anything you've mentioned.
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> The original blade was actually never used, so maybe it shrunk. :-)
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> Any idea which blades have the best life/cost ratio?
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> Thanks.
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> Darren Harris
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I recently spent a good amount of time researching and reading
opinions on band saw blades - I picked up a used Crapsman Professional
14" for good price and knew the first thing I'd want to do is put new
blades on it (takes 91 1/2" to 93 1/2" blades). I wound up going with
the Olson All Pro, pack of 3 from Rockler was $49, a 3/16", 1/4", and
5/8". I had tried a few cuts with the old blade, knowing it was shot
but I'll tell you the Olsons cut like friggin butter. I need to resaw
some 4/4 QSWO for a clock project, and with the 5/8" resaw blade I
sliced right through a sample piece perfectly without even using a
fence or a cutline. I'm having so much fun I'm looking around my shop
for stuff to cut!
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