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RE: Resaw blades - MarkWells - 07-09-2022 (07-09-2022, 09:30 AM)jteneyck Wrote: You can make a tension meter for your saw for the cost of a dial gage and an hour of your time. Here's the one I made and used to correlate the factory tension indicator with actual tension. Sorry, that link requires a Google login and I don't feel like giving Google more tracking information tonight. I tried building a tension gauge like this one: http://www.solowoodworker.com/tools/resaw.html These gauges are extremely sensitive and I had trouble getting repeatable results. Now that I have a gauge, I also have trouble getting repeatable results, but it's better. Now that I see how sensitive these are, I would make sure and build it as precisely as I can. Anyway, wasn't a slam dunk for me. I have a friend with one of these: https://www.eztension.com/ and we keep meaning to compare with the Lenox gauge, but haven't yet. Mark RE: Resaw blades - MarkWells - 07-09-2022 (07-09-2022, 02:13 PM)camp10 Wrote: I was just going to ask what folks thought about a carbide tipped blade. I need a resaw blade for my Harvey C14 and was wondering if I should 'buy once cry once' for a resaw blade. The Harvey C14 is supposed to be the same as the old Laguna SUV, so it should have no trouble tensioning a 1/2" or maybe even 3/4" Laguna Resaw King. You can't just buy a band saw blade once. There are a lot of ways for a blade to fail other than getting dull. They can come off the wheels. They have bind in a cut and kink. The weld can break. They can rust on the wall while you use other blades. And on and on. If I had a new saw, I would not start with a carbide blade. I would start with a less expensive blade to get the feel for the saw before spending the big bucks. Mark RE: Resaw blades - jteneyck - 07-09-2022 (07-09-2022, 08:10 PM)MarkWells Wrote: Sorry, that link requires a Google login and I don't feel like giving Google more tracking information tonight. When you're OK with logging into to Google take a look at my tension gage. High precision is not needed in the construction. Knowing how to use it is key, and I explain that in the description. John RE: Resaw blades - kurt18947 - 07-10-2022 (07-08-2022, 05:34 PM)Don_M Wrote: They are expensive - but for my money I would go with a Laguna Re-Saw King which is carbide tipped band and can be re-shapend up to 5 times (I have one and have resharpened it 3 times already). On that basis the average cost comes down to something reasonable (which includes dealing with Laguna which can be a pain sometimes!) Probably not on a 14" saw though. The only carbide bandsaw blade I know that might fit a 14" saw is Lennox Trimaster. Lennox makes a 1/2" 3 TPI blade with a .025 thickness band. Most carbide bands are .032 thick or more so harder to tension plus most are wider than 1/2". Be sitting down when you check the price. https://www.toolcenter.com/35612-TRB9-2820.html RE: Resaw blades - jteneyck - 07-11-2022 Thanks very much Mark for pointing out the problem accessing the link I posted above. Let's see if I have it right now so that everyone can see the information on my website about making and using a tension meter. John RE: Resaw blades - Jack01 - 07-11-2022 (07-07-2022, 12:44 PM)Jack01 Wrote: I am looking to buy a resaw blade for Rikon 14" bandsaw Thank you for everyone’s input My Bandsaw is Rikon 10-320 Craftsman version take 99.75 inch long blade It can handle ¾ inch blade , no issue currently using a 3 TPI, High Hard carbon ¾ inch blade for resawing, it works ok, it does crate saw marking on the wood. I do tension this all the way up, Higher tension it gives smooth cut, lower tension it does leave more marks. I never heard of Supercut before, thank for the info. Not sure about the Carbide Impregnated Teeth, I am willing to try, their cost on this blade ½” width will be $ 36.57 plus $ 5.72 shipping. I called local bandsaw blade supplier, I can get Starret in ½” , 4 TPI , Kerf 0.025 bimetal for $ 40.00 Resaw King sound good but not in consideration due to price, I do not do enough resawing to justify the price. Should I get ½ inch or 3 /4 inch blade? Will the width make difference? RE: Resaw blades - jteneyck - 07-11-2022 (07-11-2022, 05:07 PM)Jack01 Wrote: Thank you for everyone’s input The 3/4" will cut straight more easily if your saw can put at least 20 ksi on it. Don't assume it can just because Rikon says it can use a 3/4" blade. Manufacturers consistently overstate the capability of their products, imagine that. Measure it. My 14" Delta says it can use a 3/4" blade but can't put more than 12 ksi on a 1/2" blade. If it can't then go with the 1/2". Adequate tension on a 1/2" blade trumps a 3/4" blade at low tension. John RE: Resaw blades - Howard Pollack - 07-12-2022 (07-11-2022, 08:57 AM)jteneyck Wrote: Thanks very much Mark for pointing out the problem accessing the link I posted above. Let's see if I have it right now so that everyone can see the information on my website about making and using a tension meter. John, thanks for posing this. -Howard RE: Resaw blades - paul2004 - 07-12-2022 (07-09-2022, 09:30 AM)jteneyck Wrote: You can make a tension meter for your saw for the cost of a dial gage and an hour of your time. Here's the one I made and used to correlate the factory tension indicator with actual tension. Thanks for posting that John. I am going to try to make one. ![]() RE: Resaw blades - jteneyck - 07-12-2022 (07-12-2022, 12:59 PM)paul2004 Wrote: Thanks for posting that John. I am going to try to make one. You're welcome. It's an easy build but let me know if you have any questions about the build or use. John |