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flyrod · 01-14-2009, 01:26 PM

Hi, I have a 10" Ryobi bandsaw... my problem is finding blades for it... it requires a 67" blade from 1/8" to 1/2" width. This size is available from Home Depot if I order it. I would like another source. I have studied up on coments and they all lean towards Timber Wolf blades. I don't mind paying more if I can get better cutting performance from the saw. I cannot resaw and get a satisfactory cut. Recomended are 1/4" 4 tpi skip tooth and 1/2" the same?
I like using the bandsaw for small project cutting instead of running my big table saw. I am open to any sugestions....

, flyrod

Woodworking Plus · 01-14-2009, 02:04 PM

Hi Flyrod
Check around in your area to see if you have a place that supplies custom blades for industrial saws.
I have a place here in Richmond called Industrial Saw that custom cuts my 105" 3/4 3 tooth blades for 10 bucks each. I do alot of resawing with very hard woods and these blades last a good long time depending of course on what I cut. I also find that I can greatly extend the life of the blade by spraying PAM cooking spray on the blade to help with lubrication.

Mike
Midlothianwoodworks.com

Trout · 01-14-2009, 02:16 PM

I have a 10 inch Craftsman bandsaw and have found the 10 inch blades in their tool dept..

Trout

oregoncarver · 01-14-2009, 02:26 PM

I agree with Mike, look in your phone book for a place that does saw work and see if they do band saw blades. I get them for my Delta which was made in 1973 with Oregon Saw and they last twice as long as ones I purchase at the local wood store and these only cost me 8.00.

Arthur

naveall · 01-14-2009, 02:36 PM

i agree, see if you can find a person that can custom make your blades, if possible i also know that i have 9inch(?) delta table top band saw and i have been using vermont american blades on it and so far i am very happy with the ability to cut just about anything i put through that saw, it requires a 561/4 blade so finding one is not hard, we cut stacks of three at a time on some of our projects and these blades have stood the test, made a straigh even cut across the project that starts out at about 9/16 of an inch, so it is about and inch and a half thick, no problems,

just a thought for you, if you can find one, give them a try, i do believe i have seen that size as well when looking for a blade for my 14inch band saw

pat c · 01-14-2009, 04:38 PM

Your best bet is to call Suffolk Machinery @ 1-800-234-7297, they make Timberwolf blades. Great prices and fast shipping. Tell them what saw you have and what you intend to use the blade for any they'll hook you up. Buy two blades and they treat you like you just bought a hundred. Great folks. Pat

01-14-2009, 01:26 PM	#1
flyrod Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 15	Bandsaw Blades Hi, I have a 10" Ryobi bandsaw... my problem is finding blades for it... it requires a 67" blade from 1/8" to 1/2" width. This size is available from Home Depot if I order it. I would like another source. I have studied up on coments and they all lean towards Timber Wolf blades. I don't mind paying more if I can get better cutting performance from the saw. I cannot resaw and get a satisfactory cut. Recomended are 1/4" 4 tpi skip tooth and 1/2" the same? I like using the bandsaw for small project cutting instead of running my big table saw. I am open to any sugestions...., flyrod

01-14-2009, 02:04 PM	#2
Woodworking Plus Having fun gettin it done Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 200 Blog Entries: 3	band saw blades Hi Flyrod Check around in your area to see if you have a place that supplies custom blades for industrial saws. I have a place here in Richmond called Industrial Saw that custom cuts my 105" 3/4 3 tooth blades for 10 bucks each. I do alot of resawing with very hard woods and these blades last a good long time depending of course on what I cut. I also find that I can greatly extend the life of the blade by spraying PAM cooking spray on the blade to help with lubrication. Mike Midlothianwoodworks.com

01-14-2009, 02:16 PM	#3
Trout MrsTrout's Husband Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hayward Calif. Posts: 1,711	do you have a local Sears store I have a 10 inch Craftsman bandsaw and have found the 10 inch blades in their tool dept.. Trout __________________ Hawk G-4 *Jetcraft* Fish are food, not friends!

01-14-2009, 04:38 PM	#6
pat c Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Woodbine,Ga Posts: 433	Your best bet is to call Suffolk Machinery @ 1-800-234-7297, they make Timberwolf blades. Great prices and fast shipping. Tell them what saw you have and what you intend to use the blade for any they'll hook you up. Buy two blades and they treat you like you just bought a hundred. Great folks. Pat __________________ Woodworking is Therapy.... some of us need more therapy than others.

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01-14-2009, 02:26 PM	#4
oregoncarver Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 47	I agree with Mike, look in your phone book for a place that does saw work and see if they do band saw blades. I get them for my Delta which was made in 1973 with Oregon Saw and they last twice as long as ones I purchase at the local wood store and these only cost me 8.00. Arthur

01-14-2009, 02:36 PM	#5
naveall Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 152	i agree, see if you can find a person that can custom make your blades, if possible i also know that i have 9inch(?) delta table top band saw and i have been using vermont american blades on it and so far i am very happy with the ability to cut just about anything i put through that saw, it requires a 561/4 blade so finding one is not hard, we cut stacks of three at a time on some of our projects and these blades have stood the test, made a straigh even cut across the project that starts out at about 9/16 of an inch, so it is about and inch and a half thick, no problems, just a thought for you, if you can find one, give them a try, i do believe i have seen that size as well when looking for a blade for my 14inch band saw