+- Woodnet Forums (https://forums.woodnet.net)
+-- Thread: Bandsaw blades and Reindeer (/showthread.php?tid=7326208)
Pages:
1
2
Bandsaw blades and Reindeer - Just_Dave - 12-15-2016
OK I admit that my bandsaw technique could use a lot of help.
Well probably more patience than help but I still struggle with which blade to use.
So if a guy was to attempt to make a herd of reindeer what blade would he use? More importantly would he use a different blade if he has scaled down the size to make smaller ones?
I read on one of the links provided in the recent reindeer thread that a guy should use a 3/16" 10TPI blade. I'm having issues finding that particular blade locally so what are some other options?
And yes I realize it is the week before Christmas....
RE: Bandsaw blades and Reindeer - Arlin Eastman - 12-15-2016
Dave
What length blade do you have? Also what is the curve size of the smallest cut out?
RE: Bandsaw blades and Reindeer - Just_Dave - 12-15-2016
80" long That I know. I'm at work so I have to guess on the rest.
The bigger deer are over an inch maybe an 1 1/4" ?
The middle size is probably right at an inch or just under it.
The small one is maybe 1/2"?
RE: Bandsaw blades and Reindeer - MikeBob - 12-15-2016
a general rule is 3-4 teeth in the wood, I know that does not apply to resawing. Blade width is determined buy you smallest radius you want to cut.
RE: Bandsaw blades and Reindeer - JerGar - 12-15-2016
(12-15-2016, 03:29 PM)Just_Dave Wrote: 3/16" 10TPI blade. I'm having issues finding that particular blade locally so what are some other options?
That's what I use.
Some people don't want to mess with it but if you buy it in 100' or more lengths you'll save a lot on cost.
Silver soldering isn't really very hard and it's very convenient to make any length you might need.
The last 100' roll I bought was around $35 off of E-Bay.
I've done little deer on the scroll saw.
RE: Bandsaw blades and Reindeer - Steve N - 12-15-2016
3/16 x your blade length, and have 3 TPI to 10 TPI depending more on thickness. It's optimal; to have about 2 to 3 teeth in the wood at any given time. 3/16 is the race car for tight turns, 1/4" will do, 3/8 is just lazy for tight turns, think more gradual arcs.
I really like this blade guide for the tight turns. Might look too costy if you don't o this too much, but if it's a frequent destination, these are sweet for really tight turns. Those tiny blades clamped between regular guides can break a lot of blades. These the blade rides on the face, and just turn zip zip........
RE: Bandsaw blades and Reindeer - Bucko - 12-15-2016
The Stabilizer from the link in the previous post is darn right impressive.
RE: Bandsaw blades and Reindeer - Dara - 12-15-2016
If you drill between the legs and antlers with a proper size Forster bit you won't have such tight curves to cut.
RE: Bandsaw blades and Reindeer - GNP - 12-16-2016
(12-15-2016, 11:24 PM)Dara Wrote: If you drill between the legs and antlers with a proper size Forster bit you won't have such tight curves to cut.
+1
RE: Bandsaw blades and Reindeer - JTTHECLOCKMAN - 12-16-2016
Those guys at the wood shows sure make it look easy. Wonder how many of those things they have cut out in their careers?? Never really paid attention to what size blade they were using though.