bandsaw blades

Hi all

where to you guys get your metal cutting blades from i have a clarke 6" saw looking for a general purpose blade last two i bought first one broke first time used on the weld the replacement has now lost teeth and not cutting square very little use first blade i got from this company lasted well over a year any recommendations welcome

Geoff

Tuffsaws! (www.tuffsaws.co.uk) I can't recommend them highly enough for the service the proprieter offers. Their products are good quality at reasonable prices.

Jim

One more for Tuffsaws. I bought three blades last year an extra fine tooth and 2 standard tooth and the first standard one is still like new with plenty of use.

David

I bought my last from Warco, a few years ago and still going strong. I lashed out and bought a bi-metallic. The carbon steel blade that came with my saw worked well enough to prove the machine cut metal, but didn't last long. Probably about as cheap as possible to prove the saw worked out of the box, but not much longer! It broke at the weld and lost teeth like yours.

My band-saw was by far the worst of my Chinese tools, pretty crude throughout. It ticked when the blade weld went over the drive wheel, and cut sideways. However, filing off a tiny casting ridge on the drive wheel and tweaking the tracking made it cut straight without breaking the weld. The other important change was the casting didn't quite allow enough room for the tension adjuster to fully relax, putting a fair amount of stress on blades during installation. Filing a couple of millimetres off the casting fixed that too. My favourite tool now - not because it's beautifully made, but because it works and saves so much time. Can't remember the last time it needed attention.

Dave

Also, some excellent info' on the Tuffsaws website when it come to choosing blades.

I bought my Chinese bandsaw from Chester, many moons ago, never had any real problems with it, and I use it quite a lot. The fact is that the machine is only as good as the blade, either bench saw or bandsaw, wood or metal.

Bad or cheap blades are a waste of both time and money. Good quality sawblades for the bench saw and likewise for the bandsaw are cheaper in the long run and perform better too. So, go for Bimetal blades.

Just my experience !.

I have only ever brought mine from Tuffsaws. Great service and always will give advice if not sure what blade to get. Good quality blades

Seems like Tuffsaws is well used by forum members, I have also used their blades and been very satisfied with their performance.

Emgee

Joining in the chorus: I believe they will fix any blade that breaks at the weld; none of mine ever have.

I always go for a branded quality blade, such as a Starrett bi metal (M42) and choose the combination tooth type (14/18 or 6/10). I get mine from J and L in Wednesbury (now taken over by MSC). Cheap blades are a waste of time and money.

I have used Lenox Diemaster blades from MSC for many years. Made in USA, expensive but worth it.

North LondonSaws. NLS Tools in Waltham Cross. Cut and welded to your spec and only buy bi metal blades unless you are cutting cardboard.

pete

thanks all for the advice looks Tuffsaw is the one to go for will order one today

many thanks Geoff

lol, tuffsaws has gone offline because of increased traffic volume, probbly with these aldi and lidl units

The power of the internet eh