Band saw blade suggestions

[GiantScale13]

Can anyone recommend a good general purpose bandsaw blade for modeling? Or a good selection Suggestion?

The band saw came with 6 and 4 TPI. resaw blades.

http://www.rikontools.com/productpage_10-320.htm

Also, looks like it cuts non-ferrous material. Will one blade cut both wood and aluminum?

 

[glenng]

Can anyone recommend a good general purpose bandsaw blade for modeling? Or a good selection Suggestion?

The band saw came with 6 and 4 TPI. resaw blades.

http://www.rikontool...page_10-320.htm

Also, can light aluminum be cut on a wood band saw like this?

A good rule of thumb is 3-4 teeth on the cutting surface. The 6&4 tpi blades would work good for resawing. Modeling material is much thinner-Think I'm using a 16 tpi. blade=better for thinner modeling materials-I'll check to make sure.

Glenn

P.S. Yes it will cut alum or anything you like. For harder materials use the slower speed.

 

[glenng]

Can anyone recommend a good general purpose bandsaw blade for modeling? Or a good selection Suggestion?

The band saw came with 6 and 4 TPI. resaw blades.

http://www.rikontool...page_10-320.htm

Also, can light aluminum be cut on a wood band saw like this?

A good rule of thumb is 3-4 teeth on the cutting surface. The 6&4 tpi blades would work good for resawing. Modeling material is much thinner-Think I'm using a 16 tpi. blade=better for thinner modeling materials-I'll check to make sure.

Glenn

P.S. Yes it will cut alum or anything you like. For harder materials use the slower speed.

Just checked-18 tpi. Bought 6 blades from Enco 10 years ago-still have 3 left. 1/2" wide about .050 or .060 thick. Cut wood, Carbon fibre, alum, steel and stainless. If you need to make sharp curves use a 1/4 " wide blades. Think my saw has 4 speeds-only use the two lowest speeds.

Glenn

 

[Hydro Junkie]

I have to agree with Glenn, you will want a much finer blade. On my bandsaw, I have a blade similar to yours, HOWEVER, I use it only for rough cutting. I do all my fine cutting on a 16" scroll saw fitted with a fine blade, followed either way by finishing my parts on one of two benchtop power sanders

 

[glenng]

I have to agree with Glenn, you will want a much finer blade. On my bandsaw, I have a blade similar to yours, HOWEVER, I use it only for rough cutting. I do all my fine cutting on a 16" scroll saw fitted with a fine blade, followed either way by finishing my parts on one of two benchtop power sanders

I should have added I cut 1/32" to 1/16" oversize and sand to finished dimentions. Band saws are not precise cutting tools-leave a little extra to trim to desired dimentions.

Glenn

P.S. I come from a poor family-I don't have a scroll saw .

 

[Hydro Junkie]

I'm not rich either. If I was, I'd have a fine toothed blade on my bandsaw as well. I got lucky in that the wife didn't see the second sander until after it had a coat of sawdust on it and I couldn't take it back. This thing almost ended up as my pillow when she saw it http://ridgid.com/Tools/Oscillating-Edge-Belt--Spindle-Sander/EN/index.htm

My other sander is a 4X36 belt with 5" disc on the side

 

[GiantScale13]

Thanks Junkie and Glenn. Iv got the sander and tablesaw and decided the bandsaw is next because I found a good one. 16tpi it will be.

But Im unclear about one thing Glenn. You say you cut stainless steel on yours. Whats the difference in my band saw which states it can only cut non-ferrous material compared to one which cuts ferrous materials?

Oh. I hear these are the best your money can buy. Anyone?

http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/default.asp

 

[Roxyflash]

I dont cut any kind of metal on my band saw.I have a hacksaw for that LOL.I have cut some G10 fiberglass panels and it makes sparks so i dont do that any more.I have a older craftsman it came with a 6 tooth blade also.I havent bought any new blades yet so the reason for cutting wood only.I came with two extra blades.Its a 1/2 inch wide doesnt like sharp bends.What you building next Mike?

 

[glenng]

Thanks Junkie and Glenn. Iv got the sander and tablesaw and decided the bandsaw is next because I found a good one. 16tpi it will be.

But Im unclear about one thing Glenn. You say you cut stainless steel on yours. Whats the difference in my band saw which states it can only cut non-ferrous material compared to one which cuts ferrous materials?

Oh. I hear these are the best your money can buy. Anyone?

http://www.suffolkma...com/default.asp

Just checked the saw in your original post. The two speeds are ok for wood but too fast for harder materials. Need to slow the blade down to about 100 ft/sec.. look at some other saws.

Glenn

 

[Hydro Junkie]

I won't cut metals on my "good" saw either. I have an old B&D 7.5" band saw for that. Since my "metal saw" has only a single speed, I have to constantly cool the blade to get it to cut. Just to avoid any confusion, I only cut aluminum with my "metal saw"

 

[GiantScale13]

.I have a older craftsman

What you building next Mike?

I was looking for a cast iron oldie but could never find one.

Was thinking about building a rigger.. Maybe finish it as well.

Thanks for everyone's help on blade choice.

 

[glenng]

.I have a older craftsman

What you building next Mike?

I was looking for a cast iron oldie but could never find one.

Was thinking about building a rigger.. Maybe finish it as well.

Thanks for everyone's help on blade choice.

If you want a saw that will cut any material- check Encos website. I bought a horizonal/vertical over 15 years ago For the HUGE sum of $200.00 and it will cut most materials. For the stainless or heat treated materials I use a spray mister that I also purchased from Enco. Tri cool lubricant(also bought from Enco) is mixed with water and sprayed on

the Blade/cutting surface(to keep it cool). Main thing is keeping the blade speed down to about 100 f.p.s. If you don't good bye teeth!

 

[steve wood]

any of the top brands,like starrett,lenox,etc. buy only bimetal,they will cut anything. i get mine from mcmaster or msc.

 

[Don Templeton]

I just have a Sears 10" band saw that I've used for many years. The metal cutting blades seem to work great on all wood used for RC boats. As far as being acurate, I've found that the set up of the band saw or table saw is of utmost importance for a good clean accurate cut.

Don

 

[GiantScale13]

If you want a saw that will cut any material- check Encos website. I bought a horizonal/vertical over 15 years ago For the HUGE sum of $200.00 and it will cut most materials. For the stainless or heat treated materials I use a spray mister that I also purchased from Enco. Tri cool lubricant(also bought from Enco) is mixed with water and sprayed on

the Blade/cutting surface(to keep it cool). Main thing is keeping the blade speed down to about 100 f.p.s. If you don't good bye teeth!

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?PMPAGE=634&PMITEM=327-5920

Encos 20" is the big brother to mine. Almost identical but it wont slow down either.

Now their four speed 14" is nice. 625 rpm slowest.

horizonal/vertical Glenn? You mean the metal horizonal saws for straight cuts..

Can I cut 7/32 7075 with the bimetal blade Steve suggested. The lennox " Classic 3/4" 14tpi .035

http://www.lenoxtools.com/enUS/Product/CLASSIC.html

Or one of these.

http://www.toolcenter.com/093_5_Band_saw_Blades.html

 

[steve wood]

If you want a saw that will cut any material- check Encos website. I bought a horizonal/vertical over 15 years ago For the HUGE sum of $200.00 and it will cut most materials. For the stainless or heat treated materials I use a spray mister that I also purchased from Enco. Tri cool lubricant(also bought from Enco) is mixed with water and sprayed on

the Blade/cutting surface(to keep it cool). Main thing is keeping the blade speed down to about 100 f.p.s. If you don't good bye teeth!

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?PMPAGE=634&PMITEM=327-5920

Encos 20" is the big brother to mine. Almost identical but it wont slow down either.

Now their four speed 14" is nice. 625 rpm slowest.

horizonal/vertical Glenn? You mean the metal horizonal saws for straight cuts..

Can I cut 7/32 7075 with the bimetal blade Steve suggested. The lennox " Classic 3/4" 14tpi .035

http://www.lenoxtools.com/enUS/Product/CLASSIC.html

Or one of these.

http://www.toolcenter.com/093_5_Band_saw_Blades.html

either one of the m-42 will cut anything you would want to cut

 

[Tom Foley]

We cut everything from 1/2 " 6061 plate to .090 " 5052 Alum. sheet stock and mainly Sched 40 - anodized pipe and use 6 - tpi skip blades - .025 " blade thickness . they are a little aggressive but rip through it all very easily . For fine work I would grab an 18 TPI blade in straight cut config.

 

[glenng]

If you want a saw that will cut any material- check Encos website. I bought a horizonal/vertical over 15 years ago For the HUGE sum of $200.00 and it will cut most materials. For the stainless or heat treated materials I use a spray mister that I also purchased from Enco. Tri cool lubricant(also bought from Enco) is mixed with water and sprayed on

the Blade/cutting surface(to keep it cool). Main thing is keeping the blade speed down to about 100 f.p.s. If you don't good bye teeth!

http://www.use-enco....PMITEM=327-5920

Encos 20" is the big brother to mine. Almost identical but it wont slow down either.

Now their four speed 14" is nice. 625 rpm slowest.

horizonal/vertical Glenn? You mean the metal horizonal saws for straight cuts..

Can I cut 7/32 7075 with the bimetal blade Steve suggested. The lennox " Classic 3/4" 14tpi .035

http://www.lenoxtool...ct/CLASSIC.html

Or one of these.

http://www.toolcente...saw_Blades.html

Go back to Encos online catalog. Click on saws then click on Horizontal. They have several marked horiz/vertical. Just a horiz. metal cutting saw you can tip up vertically and put a 10"X10" table on it. The 4 speed model goes 90 to 255 Surface feet per minute-much easier on blades (when cutting metal, carbon fibre etc.) than the wood working saws 625-2000 surface foot per minute. Lennox is a good brand.

Hope this helps,

Glenn