bandsaw blade recommendations

[BTL-A4]

I need a new blade for my Craftsman bandsaw. I need a 70.5" 14 TPI blade. I've seen Powertec and Craftsman so far. Any others anyone would recommend? I'll be cutting wood. I use a different set-up for cutting metal and plastic.

 

[lafester]

Ha I just asked the same thing. Am about to order powertec from sears and take advantage of their 20 back on 20 deal. I have no idea how they perform though so I will see if anyone chimes in.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I buy mine from these guys...

https://ebay.com/usr/swiftsawtoolsupply

They'll make any size and to do you need if it's not listed. They did for me no problem. Awesome guys and awesome blades

 

[BTL-A4]

I buy mine from these guys...

https://ebay.com/usr/swiftsawtoolsupply

They'll make any size and to do you need if it's not listed. They did for me no problem. Awesome guys and awesome blades

I couldn't find it on ebay, but I did find it here:
swiftsaw.com, which then told me to go to: http://www.americastoolcrib.com

They did not have 70.5" blades (5'-10.5"), so do you have to call them?

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Yea, I called them for my 89"...bought different listing with note on our conversation. No problem

 

[atthebeach]

I've had pretty good luck with Timber Wolfe blades available on Amazon.

 

[jimreed2160]

I like the Timber wolf blades. As a long time user (50+ years) of bandsaws, I can tell you that 95% of bandsaw issues are due to dull blades. So my recommendation is to order at least TWO blades when you find a source. When the saw bogs down or the cut starts to wander, CHANGE THE BLADE. Good luck making sawdust.

 

[anndel]

www.sawblade.com

 

[cvairwerks]

Another place is bandsawbladesdirect.com

 

[dr_clyde]

I buy my blades either from the welding supply house or a local industrial supply.

I get Bahco, Amada and MK morse bi-metal blades. They will make them in whatever configuration you need.

Call around in your area, I bet you'll be able to find a local dealer that carries something you'll use.

 

[zmotorsports]

Another place is bandsawbladesdirect.com

^^This is where I have been purchasing my Lennox blades. Great service, very prompt delivery.

 

[The Cobbler]

I buy mine from these guys...

https://ebay.com/usr/swiftsawtoolsupply

They'll make any size and to do you need if it's not listed. They did for me no problem. Awesome guys and awesome blades

Thanks for the info. just ordered 56-7/8" blades from them. making them for me special, they requested a 3 blade minimum. fair IMO

 

[BTL-A4]

What blade material do you all recommend? Carbon steel, bi-metal or something else? I'm cutting wood. I have another set-up for metal. There's a big price difference ($12 vs $30).

 

[zmotorsports]

What blade material do you all recommend? Carbon steel, bi-metal or something else? I'm cutting wood. I have another set-up for metal. There's a big price difference ($12 vs $30).

For the ferrous and non-ferrous items I cut, bi-metal all the way. If just wood, plain carbon steel will be fine.

 

[Maui]

Amada makes excellent band saw blades. I would recommend them over most any other manufacturer.

 

[Alaniho]

Morse, Starrett and Lennox are the main blades used in industry but it will usually come down to your local blade convertor/welder to get best value and service. Also stick with bi-metal if you have any amount of work going through for metal anyway, not too sure about wood blades though.

 

[dr_clyde]

If I could only have one bandsaw blade, it would be the Amada Protector line. Bimetal, and unbelievably long life if you know how to properly break it in and run your saw.

For wood, pretty much anything will get the job done, but bimetal will stay sharp longer.