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1. 
   JeffHeath | Jan 25, 2007 03:34pm | #1

   Lou

   You'll get replies all over the map on this one.  Many prefer to use a 3/4" or wider blade for resawing.  I use the 1/2" woodslicer from Highland Hardware, available online.  They are $29 each, and do a very good job.  I've had excellent results.  In my opinion, bandsaw setup is at least as important.

   Jeff

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   forestgirl | Jan 25, 2007 08:13pm | #2

   What size Delta?  If you have a 14" bandsaw, a 3/4" blade might be a bit much.  1/2" or 5/8" in that case.  I prefer TimberWolf blades for my 14" Grizzly, as they are designed to work with lower tension.

   http://www.suffolkmachinery.com   Best to call them and explain your needs, they'll help pick the best blade.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 
   

3. 
   PeteBradley | Jan 25, 2007 08:36pm | #3

   Good advice so far. I use a 1/2" X 3TPI silicon steel (aka Timberwolf) band on my Delta 20" saw. I've had good results for everything from routine resaws to 13" green logs. For resaws out to about 8-10" in dry hardwood, I've had good results and a slightly better surface from a 4TPI band, but I'd still recommend the 3 TPI for general use. Resist the urge to buy the widest band the machine will take, as the results are likely to be less than optimal.

   Pete

   
   

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   Edited 1/25/2007 12:38 pm ET by PeteBradley

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   pins | Jan 25, 2007 09:31pm | #4

   Ditto on the 1/2" 3 tpi Timberwolfe from Suffolk.pins

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   PeteBradley | Jan 25, 2007 09:55pm | #5

   I actually buy them from Constitution Saw, but same band.Pete

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   BruceS | Jan 25, 2007 11:21pm | #6

   I use the Olson All-Pro 105"  1/2" X 3 TPI Hook.  They are a high alloy tool steel with pinpoint carbides,molybdenum,silicon and chrome.  Teeth are hardened to 64-66Rc.  Work very well for me.

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

5. 
   RMillard | Jan 26, 2007 03:21am | #7

   I tried quite a few blades before I found one I liked.

   The Woodslicer was in my experience overrated; it dulled rather quickly, but did cut smooth and fairly fast while sharp. The Timberwolf was a good blade, and would be my second choice.

   The blade I found that works best with my Jet 14" with riser block, is a Starrett 3/8" x .025" 4P Powerband Matrix 2. This is not a blade you're apt to find at a woodworking store, but nearly any industrial supply house either has the saw coils in stock, or can order them welded to length from Starrett.  They are of course designed to cut metal, but do an excellent job on wood. The price is competitive with other premium re-saw blades , running about $25-$30 for a 105" blade.  

   Other than a 3/16" wide blade I bought from Delta, all I use on my saw, are Starrett blades.

   Rob Millard

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   nikkiwood | Jan 26, 2007 08:11am | #8

   does "4P" mean 4 teeth per inch?Even though it is a metal cutting blade, do the teeth have enough set to clear the sawdust?It sounds like you buy them locally, but I wonder if you have an online source?I have a lot of resawing coming up, and I would like to give it a try.********************************************************
   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

   John Wooden 1910-

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   RMillard | Jan 26, 2007 02:18pm | #10

   Yes, the 4P means 4 teeth per inch, or 4 points per inch (I can never remember which way that goes)

   I've used the blade to cut to the full capacity of my saw (11 1/2") in pine, oak, mahogany and curly maple, and I've had no trouble with it clearing the sawdust.

   I do buy them locally. I checked MSC, (mscdirect.com)  and on page 1683 of their online catalog, they list them under custom welded length.

   Rob Millard

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   nikkiwood | Jan 26, 2007 04:59pm | #11

   Thanks much, Rob.********************************************************
   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

   John Wooden 1910-

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   81treehouse | Jan 26, 2007 08:27am | #9

   A second ditto on the 1/2" 3 tpi Timberwolfe from Suffolk.

    

    

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