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  • 30 July 2011 at 19:12 #72659
    Niloch
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      It was, of course, my fault entirely not to keep a spare blade for my small Warco metal cutting band saw but how gratified, impressed and relieved I was to be rescued by such a prompt service from here
      Furthermore, the blades supplied were manufactured by Starrett, a company which has some reputation in our field.
      No connection other than as a very satisfied customer.
      30 July 2011 at 19:12 #16686
      Niloch
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        Excellent mail-order service

        30 July 2011 at 19:40 #72662
        John Stevenson 1
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          A few years ago I had a lot to do with large bandsaws as regards design, build and installation in the North sea. These were made to cut the 36 inch triple layer riser pipes when a well was abandoned.
           
          From this I learn a lot about bandsaw design and the most important thing I learnt was that Lennox had the best blade technology. Starrett unfortunately could come nowhere near on this.
           
          My current saw has a capacity of 18″ x 12″ and works very hard, A Lennox blade will last between 4 and 6 months, a Starrett blade will last 2 weeks.
           
          John S.
          30 July 2011 at 22:27 #72670
          Niloch
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            @niloch

            And the price differential is?

            30 July 2011 at 22:42 #72671
            John Stevenson 1
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              Just looked up the current price at J&L
               
              12′ 6″ x 1″ 6/10 varitooth Lennox is £37.52
              12′ 6″ x 1″ 6/10 varitooth Starrett is £45 53
               
              The Lennox blades for the common 6 x 4 Chinese saws are £7.52 each regardless of tpi but you have to watch prices in the advantage catalogue as these can be cheaper if on offer.
              Couldn’t find a Starrett to fit the 6 x 4 bandsaws on J&L at the moment.
               
              John S.
              31 July 2011 at 14:31 #72692
              John McNamara
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                Hi All

                For Australian Members; I just purchased a BI metal blade 2630mm x 19mm wide (Vari-pitch 8 – 12 teeth per inch) from Carb-I-Tool $50.60 AUD plus postage 5.00 It arrived in 3 days from order.

                http://www.carbitool.com.au/contact.html

                I have no connection with this company but was impressed by the prompt service

                Cheers

                John

                Edited By John McNamara on 31/07/2011 14:38:30

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