Thread: Which bandsaw blades?

Thanks Max. The blade that came with my Craftsman 10" is a 6 TPI so I thought it was too rough for Micarta, G-10, etc.

I went and ordered a 1/4" 14 TPI blade as well as I think it will be the workhorse for scales.

What's most important if you want to cut G10 is to make sure it's at least a bi-metal blade. I noticed the Timberwolf you linked to but that blade will dull after one cut through G10. If lucky you'll be able to cut a set before it's dull. It'll do fine on most other materials although the wider the better..

Thanks Max. It looks like Timberwolf doesn't sell a bi-metal blade so I guess I will need another if I ever want to cut G-10. Will the ones I bought be OK with Micarta?

Originally Posted by ProudMarineDad

Thanks Max. It looks like Timberwolf doesn't sell a bi-metal blade so I guess I will need another if I ever want to cut G-10. Will the ones I bought be OK with Micarta?

For starters the thinner your sheets the better. You should be fine with the last 1/4" 14tpi you bought for Micarta although it'll eventually dull faster as opposed if you would only use it to cut wood or acrylics.

Thanks Max. Timber Wolf's site says the 14 TPI blades are for metal as well so I am not sure how well they will hold up.

Originally Posted by ProudMarineDad

Thanks Max. Timber Wolf's site says the 14 TPI blades are for metal as well so I am not sure how well they will hold up.

Did you get the same Timberwolf blade but instead of 1/8" got the 1/4" one?

Here's the link. 1/4" x 0.025 PC & RK Series Timber Wolf® band saw blade - PS Wood Machines

The ¼” x 14 tpi blades are used for cutting up to ¼” plywood, MDF and other composites and up to ¼” soft metal and plastic. By soft metal they mean non-ferrous metals (brass, nickel, aluminium, lead,...). Just don't use it for G10 or you'll be ordering again

Originally Posted by Maximilian

The ¼” x 14 tpi blades are used for cutting up to ¼” plywood, MDF and other composites and up to ¼” soft metal and plastic. By soft metal they mean non-ferrous metals (brass, nickel, aluminium, lead,...). Just don't use it for G10 or you'll be ordering again

Ok. lol
I have a piece of 1/8" Micarta on the way so that should be an easy cut.