Bandsaw blades, what can you say? They're pretty much the same, right? That's what I always thought, until today!

I ordered  Highland Woodworking's Wood Slicer re-saw blade a week or so ago and put it with my other blades. Today, I had to re-saw some really old red oak to make a picture frame. Thought, what the heck, gotta put a different blade on the old Taiwanese bandsaw anyway- might as well try out that new one. Changed the blade, fired up the saw- Holy crud- this cannot be Oak! Saws more like Balsa Wood! I didn't have to lean into the piece! The smoke detector didn't go off! The saw hummed along and didn't stall out!

If you don't have one of these blades for your bandsaw, get one. You won't regret it!

Here's the link to the blades at Highland Woodworking.

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

Thanks for the heads up Lew!!!! A good new sharp blade is a joy to use isn't it!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
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Is there a design change that makes them better Lew or just the sharpness of the teeth?

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Lew,

We use ShareForce from Laguna - Just like slicin' bread. For resawing we use the Re Saw King. Pricey but you get what you pay for. 

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Michael and Matthew Agate (Newfoundland Canada)
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Lew,

Thanks for the link, my old saw uses an odd length blade (66") and it looks like these guys will make them to order.

 

Larry

Old Woodworking Machinery Forum Host

When I looked at the blade, I thought I needed new glasses. The tooth design is different than any of my other blades. The teeth are grouped in what appears to be a two step pattern. There are 3 teeth close together- I would guess at about 4 tpi. Then there are 2 teeth- set at about 3 tpi (or less) with deeper gullets. There is not a lot of set on the teeth, either. I purchased the 1/2" wide blade and it feels a little thinner than my other 1/2" blades but I didn't mic it to make sure. My saw uses a 92 1/2" blade but the closest one they had (stock size) was 92". Worked fine. It was $30 + shipping and handling and it arrived here within a week using standard shipping.

Ron Dudelston said:

Is there a design change that makes them better Lew or just the sharpness of the teeth?

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

I got one  blade from them .It works well. I also have other blades Timberwolf, Haltbar and Lenox band saw blades. They differ in performance but I am with these blades.

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I'll have to give them a try. I recently got a Timberwolf and put on my bandsaw and couldn't believe the difference it made. I think the it's like they said above, you get what you pay for. Hate to pay more than is needed but that seems to hold true with most things.

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John Moody
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John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

I've been using Timberwolf blade. But I encountered problems with them before. I had an issue with its weld quality. I know some folks complained about the weld. But the good thing is replacements were processed immediately. My other blades are   like performance-oriented. John, it's true you get what you pay for. And you'll only get good quality blades if the price is right, or expensive. 

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Take the first step, it will lead you to the LAST.
www.bandsawblog.com

I had been using a Timberwolf 3/4" 3tpi for resawing. I can tell you, the Woodslicer blade did a better job.

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!