Quality band saw blade supplier needed - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

jim_mex · 01-22-2009, 10:30 PM

Not strictly a scroll saw question but this is for a carpenter/furniture maker friend of mine who has a small factory close by and who I owe more than a few favours

All his work is in best quality mahogany and the workmanship is nothing short of excellent so he really relies on good tools and accessories.

He buys 1/2" wide, 5 or 6 teeth per inch bandsaw blade by the roll which he then welds to size locally but he tells me that of late the quality of the blade he has been getting is really poor and the teeth blunt and wear out really quickly

He's looking for a really good quality band saw blade supplier and the price is not an issue provided the quality is the best.

If anyone can point me in a good direction to help him I'd appreciate it.

Thanks in advance

utbva · 01-22-2009, 10:39 PM

Hi Jim

I like the blades I get from highlandwoodworking.com . They have a blade that is called the "wood slicer" that is made just for resawing and it has done a good job for me.

wjbclocks1 · 01-23-2009, 02:49 AM

He might try an industrual supply source. such as MSC Industral Supply.com

pat c · 01-23-2009, 09:07 AM

I get all mine from Suffolk Tool company. They make Timberwolf blades. From what i understand they make blades for everything from 9" saws to big comercial bandmills. The phone number is 800.234.7297 These folks have the best customer service I've ever dealt with. The have a web site but the last I knew it was an information site not a retail site. Pat

GrayBeard Phil · 01-23-2009, 12:31 PM

Jim:

A bit Off Topic:

Your friend may want to check the wear on the band saw wheel tires and the spring(s) on the tension mechanism.

The band saw wheel tires are to help cushion the teeth so the 'set' of the teeth are not squished by the upper and lower wheels. Reduced set could lead to higher blade temperature due to more friction inside the kerf. How hot are the blades running lately?

Phil

lucky788scroller · 01-24-2009, 04:03 AM

I would suggest Band Saw Blades LENOX Bandsaw Blades - Band Saw Blades for the Professional and Home Hobbyist, Carbon Steel, Bi-Metal and Carbide Tipped , or a place called Iturra Design , as well as Suffolk which was mentioned.
Louis, at Iturra is a very helpful guy, heres a contact number for them you could pass along 1-866-883-8064
Even though you mention price is not an issue to your friend..to me price and quality are very important, so I would any of the three mentioned as all are good quality and value.

wood-n-things · 01-24-2009, 06:52 AM

Timber wolf....That's my story and I'm sticking to it...

jim_mex · 01-24-2009, 01:56 PM

Thanks to all for the leads and added comments.
I'll be chasing them up in the next fews days.

Have a good weekend folks!

01-22-2009, 10:30 PM	#1
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 1,788	Quality band saw blade supplier needed Not strictly a scroll saw question but this is for a carpenter/furniture maker friend of mine who has a small factory close by and who I owe more than a few favours All his work is in best quality mahogany and the workmanship is nothing short of excellent so he really relies on good tools and accessories. He buys 1/2" wide, 5 or 6 teeth per inch bandsaw blade by the roll which he then welds to size locally but he tells me that of late the quality of the blade he has been getting is really poor and the teeth blunt and wear out really quickly He's looking for a really good quality band saw blade supplier and the price is not an issue provided the quality is the best. If anyone can point me in a good direction to help him I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein

01-22-2009, 10:39 PM	#2
utbva Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Centerville, Utah Posts: 840	Hi Jim I like the blades I get from highlandwoodworking.com . They have a blade that is called the "wood slicer" that is made just for resawing and it has done a good job for me. __________________ Bill I have an RBI Hawk 220-3 VS

01-23-2009, 02:49 AM	#3
wjbclocks1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 213	Bandsaw blades He might try an industrual supply source. such as MSC Industral Supply.com

01-23-2009, 09:07 AM	#4
pat c Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Woodbine,Ga Posts: 433	I get all mine from Suffolk Tool company. They make Timberwolf blades. From what i understand they make blades for everything from 9" saws to big comercial bandmills. The phone number is 800.234.7297 These folks have the best customer service I've ever dealt with. The have a web site but the last I knew it was an information site not a retail site. Pat __________________ Woodworking is Therapy.... some of us need more therapy than others.

01-24-2009, 04:03 AM	#6
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I would suggest Band Saw Blades LENOX Bandsaw Blades - Band Saw Blades for the Professional and Home Hobbyist, Carbon Steel, Bi-Metal and Carbide Tipped , or a place called Iturra Design , as well as Suffolk which was mentioned. Louis, at Iturra is a very helpful guy, heres a contact number for them you could pass along 1-866-883-8064 Even though you mention price is not an issue to your friend..to me price and quality are very important, so I would any of the three mentioned as all are good quality and value. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

01-23-2009, 12:31 PM	#5
GrayBeard Phil Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Near Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,156	Jim: A bit Off Topic: Your friend may want to check the wear on the band saw wheel tires and the spring(s) on the tension mechanism. The band saw wheel tires are to help cushion the teeth so the 'set' of the teeth are not squished by the upper and lower wheels. Reduced set could lead to higher blade temperature due to more friction inside the kerf. How hot are the blades running lately? Phil

01-24-2009, 06:52 AM	#7
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,477 Blog Entries: 1	Timber wolf....That's my story and I'm sticking to it... __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

01-24-2009, 01:56 PM	#8
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 1,788	Thanks to all for the leads and added comments. I'll be chasing them up in the next fews days. Have a good weekend folks! __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein

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