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   dtraversi | Oct 17, 2007 05:10am | #1

   Hi idb-
   http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1293

   if you want to keep it simple- measure the broken blade in inches and then visit the above web site- They sell blades in a variety of lengths and tooth sets.
   If you are not a blade expert you could probabley call the 800 number and tell em what you want and what you are doing and they will set you up. I'd say get two of em while your at it but you seem to be able to stretch the life of a blade pretty darn well :-)

   You might get a few different replies but I doubt anyone will steer you away from highlands woodworking or wood slicer blades.

   good luck.

   Dave

   Settle Down People... Settle Down
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   saschafer | Oct 17, 2007 05:33am | #2

   I agree with the recommendation of the Highland Woodworking Wood Slicer blades. Another good choice would be the Timber Wolf blades, from Suffolk Machinery.

   If you could describe the kind of cutting you do, we might be able to suggest a particular blade style (the number of choices can be a bit overwhelming).

   -Steve

    

3. 
   fussy | Oct 17, 2007 06:35am | #3

   Dib,

   A economical,but very high quality choice would be BC Saw in Toronto.  (http://www.bcsaw.com).  They use Starrett blade coils that they custom weld.  Very good cut quality, for less than $9.50 per blade. 

   Steve

   There are two secrets to keeping one's wife happy.

   1.  Let her think she's having her own way.

   2.  Let her have her own way. President  Lyndon Baines Johnson

4. 
   BrianDerr | Oct 17, 2007 07:42am | #4

   I use Sunbelt blades, a good balance of quality, convenience and price. As far as shape/pitch/width gos, I encourage you to do some research into what would best suit the work you do. In general I think a hook tooth will give you a faster, more 'table saw like' action. But look into it; it's not rocket surgery! I have the bandsaw handbook by Duginske

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   dlb | Oct 17, 2007 02:23pm | #5

   Thanks for all of the replies. I have Lonny Bird's "The Bandsaw Book" for reference and will read this a.m. concerning what type of blade I need. I was looking more for sources, which were supplied, here and hoping that I would not have to order blades but could pick them up from a supplier (located in the deep south). But I don't mind ordering as I don't need to make any more arched rails for this project.

   Thanks again,

   dlb

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    The undisciplined life is not worth examining.

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   forestgirl | Oct 17, 2007 05:59pm | #6

   The folks at Suffolk Machinery are excellent at helping you pick out the right blade configuration for any given task.  Call them direct (phone number is on their web site, linked above or <click> here) explain the kind of cutting you plan to do and they fix you right up.  Sweet blades.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   WillGeorge | Oct 19, 2007 06:14pm | #7

   Just me..(located in the deep south). I think they use alot of bandsaw blades to make 'cracklins' or however they spell it... Saw up frozed pigs with skin and all and DEEP fry it..I use mostly Lenox blades.. Most areas have places that will make you a blade to your length and tooth requirements. Look in phone book for local machine shop suppliers etc.

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   colebearanimals | Oct 19, 2007 08:14pm | #8

   Hi dlb,

         I'll second bc saw. Good blades, great value.

                                            Paul

6. 
   PeteBradley | Oct 20, 2007 03:19am | #9

   Metallurgy has come a long way since that machine was made. A new band will likely be worn out before you break it.

   Not sure what you're running, but I'll second the "silicon steel" thin-kerf bands sold by Suffolk and others. If your band saw is one of the mid-range machines of that era between 14" and 20", I'd get at least one 3/8X4TPI band. Most likely you'll use that 90% of the time. If you're running heavy iron such as Oliver or light iron such as Craftsman or the small Deltas, step over to the Old Woodworking Machines forum (http://www.owwm.org) and see what they recommend.

   Pete

   
   

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   Edited 10/19/2007 8:20 pm ET by PeteBradley

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   dlb | Oct 20, 2007 02:58pm | #10

   Thanks to everyone for the information. I was able to purchase a 1/4" 6 tpi blade from Highland Woodworking & it comes w/ a 90 day guarantee. I have a Walker Turner 16" reconditioned saw w/ a 1 H.P. motor - the original. I do frequent the OWWM site for info and news.

   Thanks again,

   dlb

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    The undisciplined life is not worth examining.

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   willy | Oct 20, 2007 10:42pm | #11

   BC Saw will supply any size and length - - custom length if required.
   They are at http://www.bcs.com/

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   joespehar | Oct 21, 2007 05:17pm | #12

   That link gives the British Cardiovascular Society.

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   dlb | Oct 22, 2007 03:17am | #13

   Hummmmm .... bcs.com takes me to the British Cardiovascular Society!

   I did not realize that they delt in band saw blades. Is this a new endevour for them?The undisciplined life is not worth examining.

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   brad805 | Oct 22, 2007 11:26pm | #14

   Its a canadian company.  Try http://www.bcsaw.ca.  All Blades is another good canadian company.  I speak with the machinist that has been making them for years and he is always helpful.  I find the custom cut ones cheaper than others sold to fit specific machines.  Reason being, they buy the stock in huge rolls and sell direct to me so there is less shipping.