Help Finding 3 TPI Skip-tooth 1/2″ Bandsaw Blade
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I need a re-saw blade for my 20 yr old 16″ MiniMax bandsaw, but just a 1/2″ blade. I want 3 TPI skip-tooth. 154 1/2 inch blade. Unable to find on the web. Does anyone know a possible source, of high quality ? I think Highland Woodworking sells one but they tell me it cannot curves at all. I’d like a blade I don’t have to change all the time.
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Try R&D Bandsaws. https://tufftooth.com/
The are located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada
They will make to order and ship to you. Excellent service.
Don't shipping costs drive up the prices?
Get the Highland Woodslicer in 1/2". Its a fine resaw blade, and it will cut curves as well as any 1/2" blade can -- which is to say large curves only. If you want to cut a smaller radius, you'll need a narrower blade. There's no way around that.
I’ve had good luck with Timberwolf blades from PSWood. Here’s a possibility:
https://www.pswood.com/1-2-x-3pc-series-timber-wolf-band-saw-blades/
I have good luck with Hasting Saws, good blades and good service. http://Www.Hastingssaws.com
Good luck
I don't know what brand the MiniMax is buy try Sawblade.com
They should be able to accommodate whatever size and width you need. Usually their prices are also very reasonable compared to retail outlets.
Thanks to all. Still unable to find the blade Michael Fortune recommends -- a skip tooth. But HH's Woodslicer seems to have a good reputation. I just ordered that.
Timberwolf has a 4tpi that works great for me
Try the Infinity rip blade. It's all I use for resawing now.