resawing bandsaw blades

[BobD]

I've seen posts before on good blades for resawing, but can't find them right now--I'm planning a lot in the next few months. What are some suggestions? We've got a 14" delta bandsaw here at the office...

Bob

Came back and corrected it--thanks Neal...would you belive it took me a few minutes to see my mistake <grin>

[Neal Moore]

14' band saw!!! Thassa biggun!!! Sorry Bobcat, just couldn't help myself....<GRIN>.

[Woodbutcher68]

In your office?
How do you keep the sawdust out of your coffee?

[BobD]

Should have said--two floors above my office--in our office building, a converted tobacco warehouse.
B

[urband]

Hi Bob,
I do lots of resawing of hardwoods on my Delta 14" saw. I have been using an Olsen 3/4" 3tpi All Pro blade with very good results. I cut as slowly as my patience will allow using a straight edge fence and the blade goes right where I want it.

Dan

[GrayBeard Phil]

Bob:

Go to google, then click on the word Groups. Enter the search Bandsaw blades + resaw. Lots of info from NG alt.woodworking.

Resaw blades are special class of Bandsaw blades. It has to do with the hook of the teeth. Some like a 0 degree, some like -5 degree hook.

The current rage is 'Low Tension' resaw blades so you don't wear out your Bandsaw with the very high tension it takes to correctly tension a 3/4 inch blade.

Brand name: Timberwolf. buy Directly from Suffold Machinery. Haven't tried one of these blades myself. http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/#

A very good resaw blade (not a low tension blade) is by Highland Hardware out of Atlanta GA is the Wood Slicer brand. You can get it in any custom size you ask for.:
http://www.tools-for-woodworking.com...S&Category=295

I like the woodslicer, but I someday am going to try the Timberwolf, if I can ever find a better description on how to order from sufflolk machinery, and pick the blade I need, and go thru their procedure of installing and applying tension. You are on your own about reading AND UNDERSTANDING the web page on "Six Rules of Sawing" .

ASIDE: just remember, resawn wood is not ready for finishing. Do not expect the sides of the kerf to like a cut on the table saw.

Phil

[jttheclockman]

Bob,

Look no further than the Suffolk site that was mentioned. For your saw you want a timberwolf 3tpi 3/4" resaw blade. They have a 1-800# so if you call them they will tell you exactly the blade you need and the size. You say it is a Delta 14" and this is the bandsaw I have but I have a riser block on mine so the blade length is 105". You need to know if you have a riser block on it. These blades will last a long time as opposed to the Olsons. I bought those at a woodworking show and was money wasted. Now I do not use their resaw blades but do other blades. For my resaw blade I use a Lennox 3/4" carbide tooth blade because I resaw alot of exotics and they will out last any resaw blade. Lennox also makes a good blade but you will get a better price with the Timberwolf. Check them out.

Now for resawing, a high fence is a must and the saw has to be tuned properly to get good results. I assume there are people there that have set the saw up. You can use one of two types of fences. You can use a flat fence which I use because my saw is tuned well and I do not get drifting. The second fence is a pivot fence which has a center piece that you can guide your wood through while pivoting the wood to compensate for drifting. You can make either fence very easily. Some saws come with fences and yours may have one but you will have to add a higher backer board. If you need a pivot fence just add a 1/2" dowel sliced in half. Place this on the fence in line with the leading edge of the blade. If more info is needed sing out. Glad to help.

[gmackay]

Bob,

I have done a lot of resawing with my Delta 14" bandsaw. The best resaw blades (in my opinion) are from Timberwolf. Contact them and they will send you a very informative book that shows all of their bandsaw blades. The size blade you probably need for the Delta without the riser block is 93 1/2".

Hope this helps,

Gary MacKay

[bmwbob]

I use a Timberwolf on my 10 inch Delta and have to do a lot of sanding to get rid of the vertical saw marks. Is this normal?

[jttheclockman]

Bob

Normal yes to a point. Make sure when cutting the support bearings or guide block system is as close to the work piece without interferring when manuvering. Keep the right tension. These things will help relief chatter marks. You can also change to a different set tooth blade to help but you will always get more ripple cuts it is not like a scroll saw.