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(04-22-2022, 10:39 PM)Cian Wrote: Any decent use for dull/worn-out bandsaw blades?
Or just toss ‘em?
I used about an 8" or 10" piece of a wide thick blade to make a thin parting tool for the wood lathe. I ground the teeth off and then ground a bevel on one end. It works great. I also used a short length of a narrower blade to make a replacement spring latch on belt guard for an older Delta bandsaw.
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(04-22-2022, 10:39 PM)Cian Wrote: Any decent use for dull/worn-out bandsaw blades?
Or just toss ‘em?
Scratch?
Small scraper?
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Give them, + your worn out saw blades, to a knife maker.
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Scratch stock blades ... but the bandsaw blade ideally needs to be around 3/4" ...
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(04-22-2022, 10:39 PM)Cian Wrote: Any decent use for dull/worn-out bandsaw blades?
Or just toss ‘em?
I sharpen dull blades that have 3 or less TPI . I use a dremell tool with chainsaw grinding cylinders. I can sharpen a 113-1/2" blade formy 16" saw in about 20 minutes.Been doing this for many years.Before I used a Dremel tool I sharpened with a round 3/16" dia file. Worked fine but a bit tiring.
I can sharpen a 3/4" blade 4 or 5 times before tossing it. I won't go beyond 5 times as the blade gets metal fatigue.
mike
