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How much does one of those blades cost? I sharpen my sawmill blades but use an automatic grinder to do it. They cost about $25 each. If I had to do it by hand I doubt I would, even though they only have about 150 teeth. How many teeth are on a 1/8" blade?
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John, 14 TPI on an 80inch blade. Bosch blades are 9.88 at Lowe’s, which is why I asked if it was worth it.
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I may have more money than since, but at $10 a blade, I'm not eager to sharpen 1,120 teeth. I do touch up my 133" blades with 3 to 4 TPI with a Dremmel. At 14 TPI the sharpening stone would have to be small!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have my deceased father's Craftsman 12" bandsaw set up with an 1/8" blade and cool blocks, to take the place of a scroll saw. The blade cost me about $18.00, or so, and was a premium quality blade.
I would just get a new blade.
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What is thickest stock one should use an 1/8 inch blade? I’m getting burn marks with a new Bosch blade on a 1/2 inch thick hardwood (oak). 12 inch Crafstman with a Carter guide.
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I have sharpened files using vinegar. I know others have used other mild acids like muriatic acid and others. I wonder if the same would work on a fine toothed saw blade? I guess it would depend on how dull it is.