What size BAND SAW BLADE

[glenpen]

I have a Charnwood W715 Band Saw. I need to get a new blade they come with a width of 1/4" - 3/8" - 1/2" which size blade do you recommend for cutting mainly pen blanks.

Glen

 

[loftyhermes]

I would go with either the 1/4" or 3/8" just to ensure you can tension them correctly. I get my blades from Tuff Saws. Tuff Saws - Quality Bandsaw Blades

 

[Dalboy]

As a guide for straight cuts like resawing and large curves the wider blades are better for small work which can involve tight curves then a narrower blade but it does not stop there as there are blades for cutting wet timber and dry timber. So the best thing to do is list exatly what you will want to do then phone Ian at Tuffsaws and he will willingly help with the correct one which will have the correct tooth configeration and width.

 

[yorkshireman]

As Derek said Ian at Tuffsaws is the man to talk to

 

[21William]

From what others have said in the past 3/8" is a good general purpose blade, it's what I have fitted at the moment.

 

[Penpal]

I use a 1/2 inch always does me for up to burls breakdown great for pens. I use a hardened skip tooth bi-metal they outlast conventional blades.

Peter.

 

[mattkemp]

Personally i find 3/8 good for the job and i use hamiliton beaverstock very knowledgeable and great service

 

[wm460]

I use 1/2" 3 TPI blades for pen blanks.