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   nicobie | Oct 09, 2003 08:21pm | #1

   I would have to guess 6 tpi, hook.

   It's my favorite size blade too. I save the dull ones for cutting aluminum (1/4").

   The bi-metal blades are the best to use for hardwoods. Check out the Lenox ones at carbide.com.

   The proof is in the puddin'

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   scooter1 | Oct 09, 2003 08:46pm | #2

   Louis Iturra (the guru of band saws) recommends Lennox.Regards,

   Boris

   "Sir, I may be drunk, but you're crazy, and I'll be sober tomorrow" -- WC Fields, "Its a Gift" 1934

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   nicobie | Oct 09, 2003 09:04pm | #3

   Iturra is where I usually buy my blades. I didn't mention him because he doesn't have a web site and I was trying to make it easy.The proof is in the puddin'

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   dwyates | Oct 11, 2003 06:42am | #4

   Just got my new bandsaw, not even electrified yet (bummer) so I haven't tried any of the new blades yet. BUT - I was going to order some of the Lenox carbide blades and the gentleman at Mini-Max said to wait ... Lenox is coming out with a new line of carbide blades that will not have the (bad) characteristics (stress cracking  perhaps?) of their current line. So, I went with Timberwolf. Again, I don't speak from experience, just tellin' ya what I heard through the grapevine.

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   10fingers | Oct 12, 2003 07:17pm | #5

   Hello,

   If memory serves me correctly ( I haven't enough coffee yet ), articles in FW have suggested 1/4 bimetal 6tooth blades for most work.   Also, someone suggested that if your bandsaw wheels are less than 20", get a carbide blade no thicker than .025.

   Chuck