Bandsaw blade recommendation

[johnnyg]

Hello all,

If this has been covered, I haven't found it so far. Its time to replace the blade on my bandsaw. Is there a recommendation for blade size, type, TPI, or anything else? Its a Craftsman 10" saw. I don't do any resawing on this. The most I ask it to do is cut out neck blanks, so no more than 3 to 4 inches thick. Mostly it does much lighter cuts like tops and backs.

Any info is very much appreciated!

[Herman]

John, maybe it is difficult from the US, but I heared very good things from the UK based maker Tuff Saws.
FWIW
Herman

[john shelton]

Hello all,

If this has been covered, I haven't found it so far. Its time to replace the blade on my bandsaw. Is there a recommendation for blade size, type, TPI, or anything else? Its a Craftsman 10" saw. I don't do any resawing on this. The most I ask it to do is cut out neck blanks, so no more than 3 to 4 inches thick. Mostly it does much lighter cuts like tops and backs.

Any info is very much appreciated!

I have a 10" Delta that I use only for scroll work and always use Olsen 1/8" 6tpi. I like the Olsen for it's flexibility and smooth cut (you need a flexible blade for small pulleys).

[johnnyg]

Thanks for the advice. Tuff Saws seems to be not available in the U.S. i will check out the Olsen. I will try the 8 TPI but probably a little wider since I need to do more than scroll work.