WaltQ
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What is the biggest blade size that will fit this saw? Can you use a 3/8" blade on this saw. Will it stay on the wheels?
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Sears 10" Band Saw Blade Size
- Thread starter WaltQ
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Aha.....google led me to the manual for that saw - https://www.searspartsdirect.com/manual/4n5f5f6kds-000247/craftsman-113244513-band-saw (In case you don't know, google is great for this, I've found so many manuals online for tools I find that didn't have the paper manual)
Page 10 says it can only take 1/4" blades. Sorry I was wrong above!
I also noticed your other post on a 12" bandsaw https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=468517 . I have a very similar saw, an old two-wheel Craftsman 12" with 80"-length blade, and I recently tried to put a 1/2"-width blade on it, which is the widest blade my saw's manual says it can handle, but it was a pain to install, there's not much wiggle room for adjustments. I've mostly used a 1/4" blade but I'm gonna try a 3/8" next.
Page 10 says it can only take 1/4" blades. Sorry I was wrong above!
I also noticed your other post on a 12" bandsaw https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=468517 . I have a very similar saw, an old two-wheel Craftsman 12" with 80"-length blade, and I recently tried to put a 1/2"-width blade on it, which is the widest blade my saw's manual says it can handle, but it was a pain to install, there's not much wiggle room for adjustments. I've mostly used a 1/4" blade but I'm gonna try a 3/8" next.
neophyte
Well-known member
The wider the bandsaw blade is, the more power it takes to run the saw.
Basically the wheels need the blade stretched around them, and then the blade needs to be tensioned.
Wider blades require higher tension, and that higher tension then requires more horsepower to run the blades efficiently.
Basically the wheels need the blade stretched around them, and then the blade needs to be tensioned.
Wider blades require higher tension, and that higher tension then requires more horsepower to run the blades efficiently.
What type of material is your friend looking to cut? And what types of cuts?
If wood-cutting is the goal, here's two good resources for info on blade sizes:
https://www.woodmagazine.com/tool-reviews/bandsaws/how-to-choose-bandsaw-blades
I've got no experience with metal-cutting, but I know you'd need a bandsaw to run much slower than the speeds used to cut wood, otherwise you risk too much friction and heat buildup and ruining the blade pretty fast.
Wider blades are better for straight cuts, narrower blades better for cutting tighter curves - you can help with curve-cutting by taking a sharpening stone to the back edge of the blade to round off those back corners, which gives a little more room to maneuver through tight curves.
Bonus link: here's a very helpful "bandsaw clinic" video if you or your friend need to tune up a saw
If wood-cutting is the goal, here's two good resources for info on blade sizes:
I've got no experience with metal-cutting, but I know you'd need a bandsaw to run much slower than the speeds used to cut wood, otherwise you risk too much friction and heat buildup and ruining the blade pretty fast.
Wider blades are better for straight cuts, narrower blades better for cutting tighter curves - you can help with curve-cutting by taking a sharpening stone to the back edge of the blade to round off those back corners, which gives a little more room to maneuver through tight curves.
Bonus link: here's a very helpful "bandsaw clinic" video if you or your friend need to tune up a saw
RTM
Well-known member
These guys will make blades to the length you want. I have at least one 1/4” one from them. There website was supposed to move to a new name, but I don’t see it.
http://www.spectrumsupply.com/band-saw-blades.aspx
http://www.spectrumsupply.com/band-saw-blades.aspx