Bandsaw Recommendation ?

This topic has 11 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 16 June 2013 at 14:18 by Sub Mandrel.

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12 June 2013 at 17:45 #17100
chris j
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12 June 2013 at 17:45 #122109
chris j
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Hi Guys & Gals

I need to get a couple of spare blades for my bandsaw.

It takes a 2362 x 19 x 0.8.

There is no markings on the current one but the guy I bought it from said it was a HSS one that he got whilst in France.

What does the panel think I aught to buy and what TPI, at the moment I am using a 10 tpi on EN 1 A and it seems to work well enough.
12 June 2013 at 19:05 #122112
chris j
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How about these ?

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12 June 2013 at 19:16 #122113
Kevin Bennett
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try this one i had a good service from them

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ty Kevin
13 June 2013 at 11:31 #122155
Ian S C
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Either of those sites look good, but Kevin, I'd be a bit worried about his biscuits that he advertises, even dunked they might be a bit hard with your morning tea (wooden, for joining wood). Ian S C
13 June 2013 at 15:19 #122167
Ziggar
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+1 for Tuffsaws.co.uk

used them a couple of times and service has always been outstanding

Z
13 June 2013 at 15:47 #122168
chris j
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Thanks all, I am waiting for a callback from Tuffs.
13 June 2013 at 16:47 #122170
Kevin Bennett
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i did my transaction was not by the Website did it all by email and PayPal and it was a very good service and i would recommend.

TY Kevin
15 June 2013 at 17:05 #122359
chris j
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Just a quick question about band speed and feed rates.

I am chopping slices from a 3" diam round bar (steel).

It's taking about 8 to 10 minutes per cut.

The chips are more like iron filings that flakes/chips.

Do you think I should up the feed rate a little, I'm not so bothered as the saw seems comfortable and it's cutting nice and straight.

What does the panel think ? (Thanks for the help so far)
15 June 2013 at 18:40 #122367
Sub Mandrel
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> the saw seems comfortable and it's cutting nice and straight.

That's the test for me, if it ain't broke…

I use tuffsaws blades too BTW.

Neil
15 June 2013 at 20:14 #122375
chris j
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Posted by Stub Mandrel on 15/06/2013 18:40:30:

> the saw seems comfortable and it's cutting nice and straight.

That's the test for me, if it ain't broke…

I use tuffsaws blades too BTW.

Neil

I guess that is very true.
16 June 2013 at 14:18 #122417
Sub Mandrel
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I see Chester to them for £10.48, whether bimetal or carbon steel. Carbon steel ones must finally be getting rarer!

I bought a Draper cross-cut handsaw the other day and was astounded to discover it wasn't bimetal! Something to use my saw-set and saw file on properly at last

Neil
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