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   EdWeber | Jun 11, 2022 05:25pm | #1

   "Most" 14" band saws do not provide enough tension to properly tighten a 3/4" blade.
   I would stay with a 1/2" blade for this reason.

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   john_c2 | Jun 11, 2022 08:21pm | #2

   I'd stay with 1/2" also.

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   gulfstar | Jun 11, 2022 10:26pm | #3

   I use the one inch resaw King on my laguna 14 SUV. They recomend that the carbides run just in front of the tire and it works just fine, in your case that would be the 3/4.

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   schnur07 | Jun 11, 2022 11:52pm | #6

   So do you mean that the carbide tips hand over the front edge of the wheel then? So with a 3/4" blade, you'd have a little over 1/4" inch of the tire showing on the back? I'm still concerned about the tension needed for a 3/4" potentially damaging the bandsaw over long term use. If there wouldn't be a significant difference, I'd rather be safe and go with the 1/2".

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   gulfstar | Jun 12, 2022 08:29am | #8

   It works with the tire perfectly centered also, what is the width of your tire ? As for tensioning, the Resaw King has a very thin steel backing so it tensions easily and the logic here is that for resawing, wider blades accept more tension thus are prefered, assuming the saw can take it, the Rikon seems like a good saw, probably the same components than the Laguna.

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   schnur07 | Jun 13, 2022 11:58pm | #10

   The width of the tire is 1". I have a 5/8" blade on it now. With the 5/8" blade, the back of the blade is flush with the back of the wheel. So if I place the gullet of the blade at the center of the tire, the back of a 3/4" blade would hang over the back slightly. Unfortunately Laguna doesn't make a 5/8" Resaw King blade. I like to resaw various wood to make my own boards and I've burned through several blades rather quickly. I figure the carbide blade would be well worth the money from what I've read.

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   gulfstar | Jun 17, 2022 09:12am | #18

   Why not center the blade on the tire ?

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   mjw2020 | Jun 14, 2022 12:28pm | #11

   I used a 1" Laguna Resaw King on my 18" Laguna for years before I had to break down and send it back for resharpening. They did a poor job, couldn't see any improvement. Being a dummy, I ordered a new Resaw King, waited months, just to get a blade that was the wrong size.

   I ordered the right size, they sent one labeled the right size, but it was about 6" short, kinda significant.

   So I tried a third time. The blade that finally arrived was the right size, but the weld was horrible (mismatched, lumpy, threw sparks like the Fourth of July), nothing like the original. I finally gave up. Would recommend considering other options.

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   gulfstar | Jun 14, 2022 08:44pm | #12

   I had a similar experience about 2 years ago, I sent my 1 X 125 resaw king to be resharpenned and they did a lousy job, like they only sharpened one side so it drifted badly, of course I taught it was my table adjustment and I now can loosen and adjust my table eyes closed. They replaced it with a new blade that was ok for a minimal fee.

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   _mj_ | Jun 11, 2022 10:50pm | #4

   I use a 1/2" woodslicer on a Laguna SUV with great results to over 12". No experience with the carbide blades, the math seems better with the 'slicer (money-wise) to me.

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   rob_ss | Jun 11, 2022 11:14pm | #5

   I use 1/2" blades on a 14" saw. I just use cheap blades made to size by a local saw supplier.
   They work just fine, or not, depending on whether or not I have taken the time to check that the saw is set up properly.
   In the end, technique and care with setup make much more difference than blade type or size, within reason.

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   JEarch | Jun 12, 2022 12:33am | #7

   +1 on the 1/2” Woodslicer. That is what I use on my 14” Rikon with great results.

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   JT_NM | Jun 12, 2022 11:22pm | #9

   I just took a 3/4" resaw king off of my rikon 14". I had consistent trouble with it. I bought a 5/8 "carbide impregnated" resaw blade specifically marketed for rikons from Lee Valley. I just started using it so I can't speak about durability but so far so good...

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   schnur07 | Jun 16, 2022 11:48pm | #13

   Thanks for sharing your experience. I have a 14" Rikon that takes an 111" blade. It looks like the Lee Valley one is 105". Maybe I'll have to call them to see if they have a 111" length.

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   schnur07 | Jun 16, 2022 11:51pm | #14

   Ignore that comment. I just found it. I hope the carbide impregnation makes it more durable.

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   JT_NM | Jun 17, 2022 12:27am | #15

   No worries! Yes, that's my hope as well. I would call it a mid priced blade and I don't expect it to last as long as full carbide teeth but if it's somewhere between that and a cheap blade I'll be happy. It's cutting really well!

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   _mj_ | Jun 17, 2022 08:44am | #16

   I'm curious about the "impregnated" blade, but LV only carries it in a few sizes. Is there info with yours telling you the manufacturer's name? I need 125".

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   JT_NM | Jun 17, 2022 09:05am | #17

   Sorry, the package was clearly marked by the manufacturer but I've completely forgotten. I'm sure if you reached out to LV they could help.

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   sparkyII | Jun 17, 2022 08:06pm | #19

   I have a rikon 14", and keep a 3/4" blade on this almost all the time. the gullet of the blade is just in front of the center(crown)of wheel. rip and re-saw on all hardwood. works perfect. no problems on tracking. the blade tension is very adequate. cut quality is great! if all you are doing is re-saw work then I would use the 3/4" blade. it works great for me. good luck!