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04-02-2008, 12:27 AM
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Name: allen City: Plymouth State: NC County: Washington Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 43 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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just wondering,where do you guys get your bandsaw blades,tires etc.i have used a place in va called sureset saw,but im willing to explore other means. iv had no issues with them, i just like to ''shop''. if you know what i mean...i am dutch ya know,so huntin for a bargian is sorta in the blood .gif "Drogar BigGrin(DBG)")
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no i dont need that new tool.but i must have it nontheless! |  
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04-02-2008, 12:47 AM
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Name: Bas City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 35 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I LOVE bargains. Heck, I buy stuff just because it's on sale, and I might need it. I faithfully clip Harbor Freight coupons. I've even rinsed out disposable acid brushes because "it was only a small glue-up".
But, when it comes to blades, I found that buying cheap is false economy. Generally, you get what you pay for. I have a few blades from Highland Woodworking and a couple from Timberwolf. Both are head and shoulders above the stock Grizzly blade that came with the saw and a cheap Vemont blade I bought for a one-off project.
Best thing is to wait for a generic 10% off sale or something. Or a closeout special.
My $0.02.
(but if you find a good place that has decent blades for cheap - lemme know!!!  )
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04-02-2008, 01:10 AM
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Name: Mark City: Concord State: NC County: Cabarrus Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 53 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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www.woodcraftbands.com
You will not beat his price or quality (and he's from NC). Bi-Metal is the way to go! | |
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04-02-2008, 07:37 AM
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Name: Tommy City: Roanoke Rapids State: NC County: Halifax Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 54 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by Tarhead 
There was a recent group buy on band saw blades on the penturners forum and I believe they used this guy. I think they got a 20% discount on volume. Maybe that would be possible here.
Just checked, the group buy was on Lennox blades purchased here http://www.toolcenter.com/BANDSAW_BLADES.html
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04-02-2008, 11:04 AM
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Name: Travis City: Wake Forest State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Bandsaw accessories (tires, guides, etc) I get from Iturra Design. They do not have a website, but if you call their 800 number (which I don't have  ) they will send you the neatest catalog with the most info I have ever seen about bandsaws.
For bands, I have ordered my last from Suffolk Machinery, but I have yet to use any of them as I have not changed the blade on my Minimax since I put the original carbide tipped blade I have on it.
__________________ I think I am in remission. I am all tooled out.
OK, I did buy a few clamps, but I sold some too.
and a cordless drill...........
and a RO sander
and another cordless drill, but that is all!!! | |
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04-02-2008, 12:57 PM
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Name: Tommy City: Roanoke Rapids State: NC County: Halifax Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 54 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by Travis Porter Bandsaw accessories (tires, guides, etc) I get from Iturra Design. They do not have a website, but if you call their 800 number (which I don't have ) they will send you the neatest catalog with the most info I have ever seen about bandsaws.
For bands, I have ordered my last from Suffolk Machinery, but I have yet to use any of them as I have not changed the blade on my Minimax since I put the original carbide tipped blade I have on it. Travis, did you get your carbide tipped blade from Iturra? I was under the impression that Iturra carried only 14" supplies. Suffolk Mach. is supposed to have great blades, but lately it seems people have to go through 3-4 to get a good smooth weld.
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04-02-2008, 03:02 PM
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Name: Bernhard Lampert City: Rougemont State: NC County: Person Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 48 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Suffolk Machinery. Very nice, knowledgable staff. I use a carbide tipped blade for all hardwoods. It will slice through 8/4 white oak as fast as you can push it.
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04-02-2008, 05:47 PM
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Name: Kevin City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 35 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by Tarhead Wow... those prices are great!
Anyone else used their product? How does it compare to Highland's Woodslicer and Suffolk's Timerwolf blades?
-Kevin | |
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04-02-2008, 06:05 PM
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Name: Peter Davio City: Hope Mills State: NC County: Cumberland Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Iturra design - 888-722-7078
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04-02-2008, 07:05 PM
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Name: John Macmaster City: Eastover State: NC County: Cumberland Join Date: Oct 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Me too Travis, since going to carbide blades (thanks to your recommendation)I haven't change mine yet either.
Man they just cut Sooooooo much better. Yeah you pay a bit, but it's worth every penny.
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04-03-2008, 08:40 PM
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Name: Travis City: Wake Forest State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I got the carbide through Minimax. It is a lenox blade IIRC, but it has been a joy to use. I have not changed it 2 years.
__________________ I think I am in remission. I am all tooled out.
OK, I did buy a few clamps, but I sold some too.
and a cordless drill...........
and a RO sander
and another cordless drill, but that is all!!! | |
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04-03-2008, 08:41 PM
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Name: Travis City: Wake Forest State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by skysharks Me too Travis, since going to carbide blades (thanks to your recommendation)I haven't change mine yet either.
Man they just cut Sooooooo much better. Yeah you pay a bit, but it's worth every penny. Welcome to the sharp side! 
__________________ I think I am in remission. I am all tooled out.
OK, I did buy a few clamps, but I sold some too.
and a cordless drill...........
and a RO sander
and another cordless drill, but that is all!!! | |
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