Bandsaw Blade Question

nelsone · 07-30-2007, 10:42 PM

Is there a bandsaw blade that works well at cutting veneers at 1/8" and thinner that will work on my HF bandsaw/w riser (105" blade)? I have a 1/2" 3tpi Timberwolf blade, but it seems to leave some pretty deep saw marks. Not sure if this is the blade or the saw! I want to be able to use this for inlays and marquetry.

ashley_phil · 07-30-2007, 11:00 PM

it quite likely is the saw. but probably if you upgrated to some cool block style guides you'll get a better finish.

DaveO · 07-30-2007, 11:07 PM

You shouldn't have any issues cutting 1/8" veneers with the type of blade. Provided you are tuned and tensioned properly. More than likely you will have to run the slices through a drum sander to clean them up and ensure a smooth surface.
Dave

nelsone · 07-30-2007, 11:12 PM

Hey Phil, I already have the cool blocks, but I probably do need to upgrade the spring! I'll have to look into that.

Dave, I wish I had a drum sander, but sadly that's a one-of-these-days item! unless of course you want to pick up that really cool Steel City drum that is in the Charlotte Woodcraft for me! I think I can run 1/8 through my planer.

ashley_phil · 07-30-2007, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by nelsone

Hey Phil, I already have the cool blocks, but I probably do need to upgrade the spring! I'll have to look into that.

Dave, I wish I had a drum sander, but sadly that's a one-of-these-days item! unless of course you want to pick up that really cool Steel City drum that is in the Charlotte Woodcraft for me! I think I can run 1/8 through my planer.

if you have the blocks it's likely a tension problem. i know timberwolf blades are to be run just shy of wobbling per their sales pitch. i've not done a lot with them to know for sure though.

Travis Porter · 07-30-2007, 11:30 PM

I agree with Phil. It is most likely tension. Either your spring isn't strong enough (which isn't too much to replace from Woodcraft) or your frame is twisting. I would try replacing the tension spring just to see. Woodcraft should have them in stock and they are less than $20 I believe.

PeteM · 07-31-2007, 08:23 AM

I saw a demo of Timberwolf blades last year. The guy was cutting some cherry and went from a jagged cut to a smooth cut just by varying the speed he fed the wood through. Try slowing down the feed rate and let the blade cut.

Also, the last blade (Timberwolf) I got from Woodcraft was bent a little near the weld. I straightened out the teeth a bit and it fixed it up pretty good.

pete

Ken Massingale · 08-01-2007, 03:51 PM

I'll probably start a rukus with this but:

I'm a long time Timberwolf user but am not happy with them lately, especially with resaw blades. I bought 2 new ones with the new Rikon bandsaw and had terrible results with both. (I had ordered some Bladerunner, same as Woodslicer, blades from Iturra but they hadn't arrived). The finish on the cuts was terrible and the saw sounded like it was coming apart. After confirming tension was to Suffolk specs and all alignments were correct I gave up and called Rikon. When I explained the issue their first question was if I had a Timberwolf blade on.
I installed the blade that came with the saw and resaws were better, not great but better.
The Bladerunner blades came and the heavens opened up with glorious rewards of smooth cuts and a quiet bandsaw!

I'm not slamming all Timberwolf blades but the Bladerunner or Woodslicer blades shame the TW resaw blades.

Travis Porter · 08-01-2007, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by Ken Massingale

I'll probably start a rukus with this but:

Isn't it spelled ruckus?

ashley_phil · 08-01-2007, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by Travis Porter

Isn't it spelled ruckus?

didn't expect that to be the point in your post disputed did you!

Wildwood · 08-02-2007, 08:01 AM

I cut a lot of logs 18" -24" in length, using a simple bandsaw sled and bar clamp. Kind of simple set up, but get better results than using the fence.

Use a 3/8" x 3 TPI Lenox blade

Ken Massingale · 08-02-2007, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by Travis Porter

Isn't it spelled ruckus?

Wellll, I waz edjucated in S.C., nuff said!

Travis Porter · 08-02-2007, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Ken Massingale

Wellll, I waz edjucated in S.C., nuff said!

We Carolinians allz has to stick together.

Ain't no need to have a dispute about bandsaw blades. The only thing I can say for sure is they get dull quick. I have a carbide tipped one on my Minimax, and I can say it makes a world of difference, but the price is enough to give you sticker shock. I dread the day I have to get it sharpened.

nelsone · 08-02-2007, 01:03 PM

Cool, I finally started a thread with a little controversy! (didn't think it would be fer grammar!)

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

Travis, since those blades cost sooooo much for the MM, I'll be willing to trade saws!

I really would like to upgrade saws. I think I try and put it in next years budget!

MikeH · 08-02-2007, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by nelsone

Cool, I finally started a thread with a little controversy! (didn't think it would be fer grammar!)

You're a rebel Ed!!!

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