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Offline wislnwings

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bandsaw blade
« on: November 09, 2012, 08:59:00 AM »
What size and tooth count blade should I use to cut osage?  I have a 14" bandsaw with 6" riser block that I use for carving decoys but the blades I have are pretty thin and I'm not sure if they're up to cutting a bow from an osage stave.
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Offline macbow

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Re: bandsaw blade
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2012, 10:24:00 AM »
I'd suggest the widest your saw will handle unless you're planning on cutting curves.
3 or 4 teeth per inch. Hook style or for ripping.
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Re: bandsaw blade
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2012, 05:47:00 AM »
4 tpi skip or hook works best for me.
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Re: bandsaw blade
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2012, 05:48:00 AM »
Oh, qnd 1/2 inch wide
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Offline Tom Leemans

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Re: bandsaw blade
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2012, 10:41:00 PM »
michael X2
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Offline Bowjunkie

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Re: bandsaw blade
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2012, 04:57:00 AM »
I like 3/4" blades for stave work. 4 hook tpi. They're considerably thicker than 1/2" and don't flex/twist as much... which makes it easier on my saw, and me.
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Re: bandsaw blade
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2012, 03:49:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Bowjunkie:
I like 3/4" blades for stave work. 4 hook tpi. They're considerably thicker than 1/2" and don't flex/twist as much... which makes it easier on my saw, and me.
x2 FOR ME. I prefer to use Timberwolf blades as well.
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Offline Tom Leemans

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Re: bandsaw blade
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2012, 08:57:00 AM »
Yes, timberwolf. Cuts like buttah.
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