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   CharlieP | Aug 14, 2004 06:54am | #1

   You didn't say what kind of bandsaw you have.  You are getting into the range of resawing, so consider what you would use for that work

   On my 14 inch Grizzly I would use my half inch blade with few (I think it is 3) teeth per inch.  Even though most of the 14 inch bandsaws claim to support a 3/4 inch blade, that is marginal.  If you have a larger bandsaw, you might go to 3/4 inch or larger. 

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   Dave45 | Aug 14, 2004 04:09pm | #2

   You'll want the widest blade your saw can handle.  Basically, the wider the blade, the less 'wiggle' you'll have as the blade cuts.

   Personally, I cut tapered legs on the tablesaw using a tapering jig.

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   Michmesquite | Aug 17, 2004 04:34am | #5

   Dave

   Sorry to argue with you, but a wide blade on a small bandsaw does not necessarily give you the best cut.

   I was up at David Marks last month and he resawed some very tough wood (Purple Heart) with a 1/2" blade for a project he was exhibiting to our group.

   The key to using a bandsaw is the setup. Tune the bandsaw for the blade and work and you won't have to worry about blade "wiggle".

   Kieran

   A bandsaw is an excellent tool to use for tapering the legs of you project. 1/2" hook tooth would be a good choice. Go to Highland Hardware and look at their Wood Slicer (about $30 for a Delta or Jet w/o riser)._________________________________

   Michael in San Jose

   "In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted." Bertrand Russell 

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   HowardAcheson | Aug 14, 2004 06:47pm | #3

   That's a straight cut. Use whatever blade you use for resawing.

   Howie.........
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   ktkamm | Aug 15, 2004 05:07am | #4

   Thanks to all for the input.

   I used a 1/2 blade with 3 TPI. Did the job nicely and rough spots cleaned up easily with the block plane.

   I normanlly taper legs on the TS also, howvere, these were too thisck for a 10" blade.

   Kieran

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   bones | Aug 17, 2004 05:24am | #6

   You don't mention what saw you have, but I would talk to the folks at Suffolk machinery. They make timber Wolfe blades. When I bought my 17" bandsaw quite a few in this forum and other places recommended them.  They questioned me how I would be using the saw and then made the recommendation. then did not just try to sell me the most expensive blade they sold either. The blades have been great.

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   ktkamm | Aug 17, 2004 06:04am | #7

   Bones,

   Thanks for the input. I will plan on giving them a call.

   Kieran