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1. 
   Ed__Hobbick | Oct 24, 2010 06:28pm | #1

   Bandsaw

   Hello,

   I have a delta 14". I have not used the 12" Jet but I'd think that it would work fine if you use a pretty high tension on the blade to prevent the blade from wandering around.

   Ed

2. 
   RalphBarker | Oct 24, 2010 09:23pm | #2

   choices

   For general work, I use Olson blades, which are reasonably priced and work well. They have a tips sheet on their site that helps in selecting the right blade:

   http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-16765698503918/Bandsaw3-pg.pdf

   You may also find this article by Michael Fortune to be helpful:

   https://www.finewoodworking.com/FWNPDF/011173066.pdf

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   bww_maryland | Oct 24, 2010 11:17pm | #3

   Hi Ralph, thanks for steering me in the right direction.  Brad

3. 
   Don01 | Oct 24, 2010 11:37pm | #4

   Which blade

   Depends a lot on what you plan to do with the saw. Charts like this can help you understand the basics:   http://www.kvwoodcarvingsupplies.com/Olsen/Olson%20Band%20Saw%20General%20How%20To's.pdf

   If you have the model number you can download the manual.  

    http://www.jettools.com/us/manufacturing/en/service_support/manuals.html 

   Get the correct length blade.

   Don

    

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   bww_maryland | Oct 25, 2010 11:32pm | #10

   thanks Don

   Don, this is perfect and very enlightening.  Thanks!  Brad

4. 
   cherryjohn | Oct 25, 2010 09:08am | #5

   you use a band saw to cut dovetails?? 

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   BruceS | Oct 25, 2010 09:37am | #6

   Motorized Frank Klausz

   Bandsaw for dovetails is the motorized version of Frank Klausz's bow saw ;-)

1. 
   RalphBarker | Oct 25, 2010 10:31am | #7

   Chuckle

   Plus, the bandsaw is all forth, no back. So, that's gotta cut the time in half to start.  ;-)

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   BruceS | Oct 25, 2010 02:56pm | #8

   1/2 the time ??

   That is questionable !!    Ever see Franks one minute utility grade dovetail video?  ;-)

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   DonStephan | Oct 25, 2010 08:36pm | #9

   http://www.suffolkmachinery.com has always given me great advice on blade selection and the blades have always performed well.

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   woodrapper | Oct 27, 2010 03:10pm | #11

   Suffolk "Timber Wolf"

   Been using Suffolk blades, and except for a couple of blades with bad welds (which were replaced at no charge) have found them to work well for me.  I use their 3/8 x 4 PC (4 teeth/inch pitch) for all around work.  Excellent cutting, little or no wander, and the minimum radius of a 3/8 blade is given at around 1 1/4 inches.  It would be a good blade size to start with, and it will do a respectable job of resawing when needed.

7. 
   SawdustSteve | Oct 29, 2010 03:29pm | #12

   Bandsaw blades

   Hi Brad... As others have mentioned, Timberwolf blades from Suffolk Machinery are tops.  They are very helpful in helping you selecting the proper blades for you to use.  Ask anout any special 'deals' for first-time buyers.  Sometimes they have a buy 3, get 4 special.

   I get most of my blades (Olson Brand) from Armor Crafts   http://www.armorplans,com.   Scroll down on their front page to 'scroll band blades. Click on it, and you will get to their saw blade page.  The Olsen chart is at the very bottom.  They do not have the wide range that Suffolk Machinery has, but they do stock the most popular sizes.  The guys ARE woodworkers and know what most people will buy. 

   Since most of my work is making small toys, I generally use the 3/16 x 4 TPI and the 1/4 6TPI.   Occasionally, I will  use the 3/8 x 4 TPI and rarely, the 1/2" x 3TPI.   Yes, I have other blades, but these are the ones I use 95% of thge time.

   SawdustSteve   Long Island, NY   (E of NYC)

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   idahoknotty | Oct 29, 2010 06:10pm | #13

   bandsaw source

   I use a 1/2' 3 tpi blade for most work and sometimes a 1/4" 6 tpi blade.  I recently ordered some 1/2" bimetal blades from Woodcraft Bands.  The price was ~2/3 of any other source (under $40  ea. for a 150" blade).  Seem like really nice folks, shipped the blades that day.

   http://www.woodcraftbands.com/Pricing%20page.htm

   Good luck,

   C

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   alan23 | Jan 21, 2013 06:11pm | #16

   bandsaw blades

   I have used the 1/2 4tpi timberwolf blades and I just put in a 1/2 3tpi from bc saw and tool have you used this blade before

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   BWW_BWW | Nov 05, 2010 01:11am | #14

   thanks

   Thanks again to all.

   I looked at a couple of the sites mentioned, but shipping killed the value, so I order a timber wolf from woodcraft that includes free shipping.

   1/2" x 82", 3 TPI Timber Wolf Bandsaw Blade

   - Brad

9. 
   morganhelshoj | Dec 06, 2012 10:38pm | #15

   bandsaw blade

   Hi there,

   I love using a site called http://www.abetterblade.com

   They have tons of sizes and will custom make any blade you need.

   They also gave me free shipping and answered all my questions.

   check it out