Timber Wolf bandsaw blade

[Wood Dog]

I just purchased a Jet 14" bandsaw. Yea....at last!
The main purpose is to resaw, although I do plan on using it for making bandsaw boxes, and other stuff too.
The blade that came with the saw leaves a lot to be desired. It leaves a very rough cut.
I've read that Timber Wolf blades are good, but don't know anyone with one, I would like your input on tpi and width for the smoothest cut I can get. Anyone got some info for me?
Thanks in advance. My saw takes 93 1/2 blade.

[Plaquerd]

WD
I use the Timber Wolf blades. 105 inch, the saw has a riser block on it. For resawing I'm using the Timber Wolf 3TPI 3/4" blade.....sorry can't remember the part number. The blade cuts through 12" hardwoods of all kinds with no trouble and leaves a fairly smooth surface.........still have to joint and plane it to the proper thickness.

Congratulations on the new saw!!!!!!!

[lucky788scroller]

The Timber wolf blades are very good, and a 3TPI is good for resawing.Timberwolf blades are well worth the money, in fact, their prices at Suffolk Machinery Suffolk Machinery Corp. - Timber Wolf Band Saw Blades are very reasonable, and the quality is always there.If you bought the 14 inch model that accepts a 6 inch riser kit, I suggest you invest in that now, instead of after investing in a bunch of blades. The 6 inch riser makes your blade length from 93 1/2 to 105 inches.The 3/4 X 2/3 VPC blade would suit you nice , although you can get by just fine with a 1/2 inch wide blade, and save a lot of wear on your saws berings too.
One place you should definatly get ahold of is a place called Iturra Design. They dont currently have a website, but here is some contact info
Iturra Design
1-866-883-8064
KALLL@comcast.net
Call them and talk to Louis . He is probably the most knowledgable guy I have ever met regarding band saws.They sell Lenox band saw blades, and a few minutes of talking to Louis and he will suggest a good blade for you, and, their prices are good, and quality is great. I can not remember exactly which blade it was he suggested I get,I can check when I go back downstairs, but it performs great. When I called Louis originally, I was planning on spending a big chunk of money to buy a carbide resaw blade for my Jet bandsaw, and instead of him selling me one, he suggested I try a different blade, costing about 1/4th the price. Thats great customer service, and I am very happy with them and their products. I would suggest you at least give them a call and request one of their catalogs, as it is practically a band saw manual, chock full of information, and, its free!
This place Wood Slicer 1/2" Resaw Bandsaw Blades (70.5" to 137") - 4852 also has great bandsaw blades, and their catalogs are also chock full of info, worth having around.

[KtownScroller]

I'm going to go against the grain here and suggest Vermont American blades. You can get them at Lowe's for about $10. Ace Hardware sells Olson blades in the $13 to $20 range. I have had real good success with both brands. The big question always is who has my blade in stock? That's where I buy.

The more teeth per inch the smoother the cut. Sometimes, especially on a resaw cut, you want fewer teeth per inch and a more aggressive blade. A real smooth cut will take forever to get through and the blade will have a greater tendency to walk to the side. A bandsaw will never give you a real smooth cut. You will need to surface the face with a jointer or planer OR do a pile of sanding!

Congrats on the new saw. In my shop, the bandsaw is the most valuable tool I have.

[miniwoodworker]

And, one more bit of advice. As your budget permits stock up on a variety of blades. As with a scrollsaw, use the blade that best suits the situation. For your high use ones, keep a spare in stock.

I have a 14" Grizzly with the riser.

[Wood Dog]

Thanks guys/gals for the needed information, you can always count on a reply around here......what a great site, and the sun is out today for a change.

[unixpro]

I've got a Jet 14" with riser blocks that I've used for resawing, bandsaw boxes, etc. I use the Timberwolf blades and buy them locally from Woodcraft. I've been very happy with them. For resawing I use the lower number of TPI and a thicker blade (3 TPI and 1/2" is good) because I want a stiff blade. For boxes I'll drop down to a 1/4" or even 1/8" blade with a significantly higher TPI, but expect to spend a lot more time cutting and, for some woods, burning.

[workin for wood]

For a typical bandsaw blade, I buy the Timberwolf. They guarantee their welds, so if the blade breaks at a weld, send it to them, they will re-weld it for free. Great blades. For resaw though, I vote the Resaw King blade at Laguna tools. I just bought one, they were on sale for 25% off last month. That blade will cut veneer thin wood that looks like it just came out of a sander! Of course, for the price, it sure better.

[lucky788scroller]

Originally Posted by workin for wood

For a typical bandsaw blade, I buy the Timberwolf. They guarantee their welds, so if the blade breaks at a weld, send it to them, they will re-weld it for free. Great blades. For resaw though, I vote the Resaw King blade at Laguna tools. I just bought one, they were on sale for 25% off last month. That blade will cut veneer thin wood that looks like it just came out of a sander! Of course, for the price, it sure better.

The problem with a carbide tip sawblade on the smaller wheel band saws (like the jet/delta, griz/ect) is that the brazing will crack prematurely from following around such a small radius of the wheel.Thats why Louis at Iturra designs talked me out of buying a carbide blade for my jet saw.