Bandsaw Blades for Felder FB510
Hello to all,
I would appreciate hearing from any one who has a recommendation(s) or advice on a quality 1/2″ bandsaw blade for the Felder FB510 bandsaw. The Felder 510 saw requires a longer blade than what’s readily available. The distributor of Felder and other products where I live sell Laguna blades but they indicate to me they would have to request a special length be made for the Felder, regardless of if I wanted a carbon tipped blade or not.
The Felder site offers what they refer to as their “Flex Back” blades – presumably if Felder is offering them they would be of a good quality based on their machines but I don’t l know. They really don’t have a wide selection (1 only really) for a 1/2″ blade.
Maybe I don’t need a carbon tipped blade as I am not using the machine that frequently as wood working is a hobby for me. I would appreciate anyone’s thoughts or experience with Bandsaw blades, brands, and any blades that may be best suited for the Felder FB 510 machine, if there is such a thing.
Thank you in advance for any thoughts, experience and wisdom.
Regards
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The Highland Woodslicer is an excellent 1/2" blade, and they will make them any length you want. There are many places that will make custom blades in a variety of tooth configurations. I've never done so, as I can buy blades off the rack.
Unless you are doing a ton of resawing, you don't need a carbide tipped blade. If you do a moderate amount of resawing, the Highland is excellent.
Where I was going to suggest looking. If I recall, Highland woodworking even provides a link to two FineWoodworking articles in which comparisons of bandsaw blades were done.
I agree with the quality of the Woodslicer blades from Highland Woodworking, but be advised that is marketed as a resaw blade (at which it excels). It has a very narrow kerf which limits its curve cutting ability.
I definitely concur with John. I've been using Woodslicer blades for many years and Highland Woodworking's customer service is great.
thank you gentlemen