Bandsaw blade recommendation

[Kelly]

For years I have been buying bandsaw blades from BS Tools in Toronto, based on a recommendation from Michael Fortune. I leave a 1/2” blade, 3 tpi skip tooth on my saw most of the time. But they have folded. So, I need a recommendation on a new source for a good general purpose blade.
Anybody ?

 

[Woodmolds]

I've had excellent results with - Custom Welded Lenox Band Saw Blades
Prices are very reasonable. Good selection of TPI.

 

[NCPAPAOF2]

I have used Timberwolf for about 15 years. When I bought my new Rikon I decided to try Lenox bimetal. Have to say I am a little disappointed. Do not seem as sharp initially which is the usual impression by users, but they stay sharp longer time will tell. Test cut in a pine 2x4 was very smooth, 3/8" 6tpi, but seemed to need more feed pressure. Going to process some scraps to make bandsaw boxes so we'll see after somecreal life usage.

 

[Mrfixit71]

Consider Union Saw and Knife, one of our advertisers and a NC company.

 

[tvrgeek]

Small plain steel blades, I use Bandsawblades.com ( Stumpy Nubs recommendation) but had thump-thump on larger than 1/2 inch. 1/4 and 3/8 have been fine. I have heard Union does a fine job. Most of the band stock actually comes from the same few suppliers, so the retailer is usually only welding and packaging. I put a Laguna carbide on for re-saw and it made a HUGE difference. Steel blades always need a hone on the back side and a quick de-burr on the teeth. I think Olson, Lennox and Starret actually make the blades. Could be mistaken. Well, in the vernacular, wrong. Harvey 14 inch, 3 HP.

 

[mdbuntyn]

Highland Woodworking offers general purpose blades, as well as their Woodslicer for ripping

https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/bandsaw-blades-accessories.aspx

 

[Tim Sherwood]

I have a 1/2" from Union Knife . It's worked great.

 

[Rwe2156]

I now use an Infinity rip blade exclusively. It's a resaw blade but it does fine at general cutting. They seem to last forever. You can catch them on sale 2 fers.

Infinity Tools Resaw Bandsaw Blades

Olson Bandsaw Blades are perfect general purpose blades for everyday use

infinitytools.com

 

[cliff56]

Highland Woodworking offers general purpose blades, as well as their Woodslicer for ripping

https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/bandsaw-blades-accessories.aspx

Excellent blades good customer service

 

[Gboot]

Excellent blades good customer service

If you are looking for a 1/2” 3 TPI blade which is what I use for re-sawing. Highland’s Woodslicer would be my choice.

 

[Roger45]

Scott: Can you explain your process for Steel blades always need a hone on the back side and a quick de-burr on the teeth

 

[bob vaughan]

I now use an Infinity rip blade exclusively. It's a resaw blade but it does fine at general cutting. They seem to last forever. You can catch them on sale 2 fers.

Infinity Tools Resaw Bandsaw Blades

Olson Bandsaw Blades are perfect general purpose blades for everyday use

infinitytools.com

I recently purchased one of these motivated by the rave reviews of others. I'm looking forward to trying it.

 

[CharlieGator]

If you are looking for a 1/2” 3 TPI blade which is what I use for re-sawing. Highland’s Woodslicer would be my choice.

I very much agree with Highland's Woodslicer for re-sawing!

 

[ErinJ]

Sawblade.com! Fast delivery, great customer service.