Many times after reading about a woodworking product it’s hard to find a source to purchase that product.
2 items I haven’t been able to locate:
1/16 inch bandsaw blades – I read about them all the time but have never been able to find out where to buy them.
The Fasttrack honing guide – is it Fastrack or Fasttrack? (1 t or 2 t’s) Ms Fraser’s recent item in FW called it Fastrack but another item I have in my shop is Fasttrack. Are they from the same company? Where do you get the honing guide.
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http://www.woodworkingfasttrak.com/
Rev Ted
Corners,
For all bandsaw blades, I recommend Timberwolf. I think that they are the best blades made. They are made from Swedish silicon steel and run at less tension than ordinary blades.
http://bandsaw.timberwolf-band-saw-blades.com/
Rich
Hmmm . . . Checking the site, the thinest blade is 1/8". But in a brochure that came with a blade shipment, the chart lists a 1/16" blade. I would give them a call. They probably have 1/16, but left it off the web site.
Edited 7/30/2002 3:18:51 AM ET by Rich Rose
1/16" Blades are normally used on 12" or less bandsaws. If thats what you have, you can find them at Sears.
Steve - in Northern California
Mark Duginske in his book "The Art of the Bandsaw" uses 1/16th inch blades on a Delta 14 inch. He has also mentioned these blades in his other books.
you can call Do All @ 1-800 do all. they can weld a blade to any length you want, and they have any and every type of blade you could imagine. hope this helps
andrew
A couple of years ago i purchased a 1/16" blade for my saw from Garrett Wade. I am pretty sure they still have them in common saw lengths. GarrettWade.com or 800-221-2942. Hope you find 'em. One note, be careful handling and coiling the blade, that 1/16" can twist and kink very easily, as I found out the hard way. Good Luck.
Cheers,
Greg Kopp
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