How to Select Bandsaw Blades
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- If you're looking for information and guidance on selecting the right bandsaw blade for your next project check out my latest video. I'll walk you thought the different choices and key points for consideration. We'll also look at blade guide options you have that will help you set your saw up for precise cutting.
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Thanks for solving my blade questions Alex. Great video
This was the bomb! Thank you for a thorough yet to-the-point video!
Marc sent me here. What a resource! Thank you Alex!
Just picked up my very first bandsaw. I did the set up following the manufacturers recommendation..mostly. I made a conscience decision to adjust the bearings that just so happened to match your recommendations, as well as the blade path on the wheels. I'm going to take your advice once again on the tension. I'm also keen on the 3/16" , 4tpi blade from Carter, for only $30!!! c'mon ya can't beat that!
I look forward to perusing your video catalog and learning from a pro! Thank you so very much!
New to wood working, this was pure gold. Thank you Alex…subscribed
Search TH-cam for a video titled: "Band Saw Clinic with Alex Snodgrass"
Not only is it the greatest bandsaw instructional video on TH-cam, but I would also argue that it is the best instructional video for ANY tool on TH-cam.
I ordered a couple of the 5/8 Greenwood blades for my new Harvey bandsaw. WOW, what a difference, night and day!!!! The Carter blade cuts straight and smooth, so much better. Thanks so much for making this video, it definitely put me on the right path!
Just saw this comment after asking if Carter had 125” blades for my Harvey. Do you have the Ambassador? He sounded like most 14” saws, not recommended to use anything bigger than 1/2” but I’m thinking the Harvey should be able to handle at least a 5/8” Glad to see you like it.
Thanks for the tips on the stabilizer on the back bearing!! I always thought I bought a defective bandsaw and pushed it past the groove. I gotta reset that and see how it prolongs the life of my blades!!
Thank you. Awesome information. Just what I needed.
Great information glad to see you back Thanks
Thank you
I just picked up a 1955 Delta Milwaukee 14" that's in great condition, it's my first "quality" saw and I'm doing a deep dive into the topic with your videos. Thank you for all the information!
Thanks for the support
Great info on blades! I heard your recommendation on the greenwood 3/8” in another video m, and was going to ask for more info. Now I understand the reasoning- it’s like running a decent combo blade on a table saw, rather than constantly changing back and forth between a rip blade and a crosscut blade. Thanks for covering all the different choices.
Great video! I placed an order for one of each size of the Green Wood blades, 5/8 and 3/8. I expect the 3/8 will spend most of it's time on my Harvey Alpha 15" bandsaw. I look forward to trying both out. Cheers!
Manalive?!
Ive been watching your bandsaw tune up videos on TH-cam recently. And I just stumbled across this (your) TH-cam channel! I instantly subscribed!
I just bought a new 19" Grizzly G0514x bandsaw; my very first bandsaw and large purchase! I'm super excited and I'm so glad I have the plethora of videos of your teaching to guide me from making a ton of newbie mistakes!!
You're the best! Thank you for posting your videos and sharing your knowledge with the world!
Thank you very much.
Thanks Alex!
Fantastic information as always.
So good to see you back.
Missed you at the WoodWorker’s show!
Maybe next year!
Thank you
Great information, as always! Thanks
Thank you
Good stuff Alex as always!
I went by your recommendations to what to put on my 14 inch jet bandsaw. I chose the 3/8 inch Carter. I had a Timberwolve 3/4 inch and i found that the blade was not actually round and it was quite noisy running. Thanks Alex!
Good info thanks for posting.
Thank you for the information I know now for what I make I’m getting a 3/8 blade.
Glad to see a new video Alex.
Thank you
Thanks for the info! I make stuff out of used skateboards, usually small, intricately shaped stuff. Been using 1/8”, seems to be working great, wanted to double check
Have the stabilizer with an 1/8" blade and it works awesome for bs boxes for me.
Great information! Thanks Alex!
Thank you
SO helpful. Thanks!
Welp Alex, you convinced me. I will be purchasing a Carter blade for my new band saw!
Great information
Thanks for the info.
Excellent as always
Thanks brother
So much to learn, I have a 9” Ryobi Band Saw, never have owned a Band Saw before. I just bought a1/2” 14 tpi for Resawing…now I’m concerned I made a huge mistake!
I got some 3mm 6tpi blades from Germany…they do exist but like you say they break easily because there is almost no material between the gullets. But then again I was cutting 8 inch thick material..but for small stuff was great.
This is a Really Great Video for finding the best blade for your own use. I was going to buy a Harvey 14" Saw but take's a little different length blade. Is the Rikon a good choice or would you pick a different brand saw? Thanks
Thanks Alex
You've done it now! I will be emailing you 👍
Send it!
Thanks, great information! Just getting started and looking to take in as much info as i can!
You’re welcome
@@bandsawlife2660 Quick question, I just picked up a Grizzly G0948 10" 1/2 HP Bandsaw any word if Carter is making a blade stablizer for it? Love this saw so far for my small shop but would like to put a 1/8 on it with a blade stablizer so I can do bad saw boxes. Looks like you can take the roller guides of with one set screw and one phillips screw. Thanks again, I've been watching allot of your videos and setup my saw using your method. Been resawing with no issues.
@@johnkurtinecz5774 send me a photo of the guides and I’ll let you know
@@bandsawlife2660 Ok sounds good, what the best way to send you the photo?
GOOD VIDEO THANK YOU
Thank you so much just bought me a new bandsaw 14 inch
Thank you
Absolutely brilliant, thank you :) I have a JET 18" saw and it has 6 different speeds, with the top 3 speeds being 3200sfpm, 1800sfpm, and 1000sfpm.
I see loads of great content about setting up Bandsaws and choosing blades for what purpose, but rarely see anything about setting the speed.
Do you have any guidance on that?
Really enjoy you videos, I have tuned my bandsaw with your advice and it runs great, I am starting to do a number of bandsaw boxes, I’m very interested in the stabiliser using the smaller blades, but can’t seem to find then here in Australia, do the blade stabilisers fit most bandsaw machines? I have a Hafco woodmaster.
I believe carbtec is a Carter dealer
Any suggestions for a Fence for the Delta 14 28-400 bandsaw?
I have a 14 inch band saw, what size blade would you recommend i use?
great stuff!
Thank you
My new 1/2" blade has a bend in it that causes the blade to not run true so adjusting the bearings side to side is difficult and off. How can I straighten it?
Hi Alex, I have another question. I'm looking at purchasing a 14inch bandsaw with a 2hp motor and I'd like to resaw some 200mm thick hardwood railway sleepers. Would that size saw be too small ? And what would be the best blade for that please ? Cheers, Mike
Great information. I thought I would try the 3/8” blade for my Delta 14” bandsaw, but I wasn’t sure which blade to choose. The website had the 3/8” 4TPI and they also had the 3/8” 3TPI green wood blade listed. What is the difference other than TPI?
Go for the greenwood
I have jet 14" with riser block. One of the primary uses is to resew figure wood so that i can make boxes with wraparound grain. Most resews in the area of 4-5 in maybe 6 max if I can manage. Primary concern is smoothness of cut(straight tracking a given) so as to minimize material lossfor max grain matching on the wraparound. What's my best choice in blades?
5/8” Greenwood by Carter Products
Hi Alex thanks for the info on the blades. I have a Laguna 14/12 . Is there a stabilizer for this bandsaw ?
Thanks
Yes, original equipment uses a Jet1
Hello Alex' setting up an older delta 14" love your videos and expertise. Which Carter line are the 3/16 , 4 &10 TPI blades, can't find them on Carters site. Thanks
The blades are stand accurite blades. Give Carter a call and they can get you squared away.
888-622-7837
Also I’ve added a link to a delta bandsaw tuneup with Barbara Dill
th-cam.com/video/HQnDfbqnbXg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rXhOkdv37Kghkl4x
Thank you.
Thanks, Alex. Really helpful and informative. I just got a stabilizer for my 1/4" blade. Question: I'm assuming I back off the lower side guides, right?
That is correct
Great information. I thoroughly enjoyed your video. However, there was significant distortion in your audio. I used to shoot and record video professionally, and I have learned that audio is critical. if fact audio is almost more important than video. I don't know if it is settings on your audio equipment or if the equipment is defective. Doing whatever is needed to improve the audio quality of your video will make your videos more enjoyable for your subscribers to watch your videos, It may net you additional subscribers. Again, great video and very good information I needed to know.
So glad I found your channel. Liked & Subscribed. I just ordered my first bandsaw a Harvey Alpha 15" 3HP saw, primarily for resawing a large pile of black walnut slabs. What blade would you recommend for that?
5/8” Greenwood by Carter products
Hi Alex, when you jump down to the stabilizer for the 1/4 inch or less blade do you need 2 stabilizers, one for the top guide and one for the bottom guide underneath the table ?
Nope top only. No guides are used at all under the table.
I love your videos. VERY informative. I have a 10" Rikon bandsaw and would like to purchase the Carter blade guide and other attachments however, they are not listed on your web site. What attachments do you offer for the Rikon 10", I mainly use the half and 3/8" bl;ades but sometimes need the 1/4" and would need the guide to fit my saw. Thanks for your help anbd keep the videos comming.
Thank you, the only guide that is available for the 10” Rikon is a stabilizer. It’s designed for 1/4” or less. Hope to have a video on that saw soon.
@@bandsawlife2660 Thanks a million for your reply and I look forward to your next video.
We have a modest Craftsman bandsaw, the manual says 10".. It takes a 62" blade, and when I looked at Lowe's all they had in that length was 1/4" and 3/8" wide blades, which coincidentally is exactly the two sizes that the manual for the saw lists. I was wondering how you tell how wide of a blade that saw would handle. Also what kind of a blade I'd want if I wanted to cut metal, or is that too much to ask of that saw?
If the saw can’t be reduced in speed it not capable of cutting metal, sorry.
I have a powermatic 14" band saw with riser block. My question is can i use the blade stabilizer and attach it to the saw without having to buy carter guides and change the whole saw.
Yes! You will want a model STD1.
Hi Alex
How can we get Carter blades sent to us overseas please?
Fantastic blade descriptions. Do you have a video explaining blade tentioning? Heard the guides are not accurate enough to trust.
Best to always check the left hand side just above the guard. Tapping as hard as you can you shouldn’t have more than a 1/4” play
Alex - which STABILIZER would I order for the Ridgid Bandsaw. I have the Ridgid BS14002. thanks.
carterproducts.com/band-saw-products/band-saw-stabilizer/standard-model-1-std1
Alex please tell me what i need to buy to dull the back of the bandsaw blade.
You don’t have to with a Carter. Are you using a stabilizer?
Thanks for the info. I’m interested in that GW 3/8” blade for a 12” craftsman I’ve refreshed. Do you know if it’s available in 91”‘lengths? What TPI was that blade? If it’s not available do you have any alternate suggestions?
I don’t believe they make them less than 93 1/2. I like the 1/2” accuright from Carter for resaw
@@bandsawlife2660 thank you!
I am wanting a bansaw that will resaw at least 9 inches tall hopefuly not to expensive ? what would you recomened
Jet 14SFX
Does anyone know if Carter makes a 125” blade length. I have a Harvey that requires this size but didn’t see them on the Carter site. Thx.
Yes they do. Just them a call 888-622-7837
I just order a Jet JWBS14. It does not come with a blade. My thought is to keep the smaller blade on my Ryobi desktop and get a general-purpose blade for the Jet. Would you suggest a 3/8?
3/8” greenwood blade by Carter Products
I have a fragram 14" bandsaw. Where can I get parts for it. Blade guards and upper weel tensioner. All are broken. Got it for free but needs work. Thanks Martin
I’m afraid I’ve never heard of this manufacturer, sorry
How can I tell when it’s time to install a new blade? Does the feed rate slow down?
Another question, should I wax the blades? 2:31
The feed slowly declines and the blade begins to deflect slightly
You can spray the blade with a drying lubricant like T-9 but don’t apply it on the machine. Apply it to the blade, let it dry then install the blades. You don’t want it on the tires
Thanks so much for this information!!! This is great! I just ordered a Harvey C14 primarily for re-sawing. Intuitively, it makes sense that the wider the blade the better for re-sawing. The C14 will take a 1" blade but it sounds like you are suggesting the 5/8" blade. It sounds like my theory of bigger is better (like 1" would be better than 3/4" or 5/8") is flawed (which is why you are making awesome videos and I am not lol). Can you explain the flaw in my theory a little please? I was going to DM you but I am sure there is at least one other person out here that could benefit from the response. Thanks again, you are awesome!
The wider blades are difficult to install and it’s not possible to get the deepest part of the gullet in the center of the wheel so there’s always going to be a pivot point for the blade to rock.
@@bandsawlife2660 ok, yes, that makes sense! Thank!!!
I want to cut aluminum with the band saw any suggestions on one? I’ve never used one many say they will but want a smooth cur
Any saw that has a slower speed should work fine. Use 14 tpi or more for any non ferrous metal.
@@bandsawlife2660 thanks!
Do you know of a stabilizer that will work on a Grizzly g0555 14" Bandsaw? I can find one?
www.carterproducts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Std1
I looked thru comments and didn't see anything mentioned about your stated bandsaw speeds around the 15 minute mark. You said woodworking blades are around 31,000 SFPM - shouldn't that be 3100 SFPM range? Metal bandsaw blades are also a good bit slower than mentioned.
Otherwise, another GREAT video - I've got a Rikon 10-326 with the variable speed option. Thank you for sharing knowledge on bandsaws and blades.
My apologies if I said 31,000 I did mean 3100 surface feet per minute. Metal non-Ferris should be around 900 surface feet per minute and steel should be down around 150 to 300.
I recently found my tabletop loose now my band saw top swivels and tilts what is the setup for this
I’m not sure I understand your question
What is the procedure for squaring up your table to the blade
Can I set up my guides for a 3/16 blade without using a stabilizer
No. There is not enough blade body, you will need a stabilizer for anything 1/4” or less
Alex, just watched several of your videos on band saw setup and I still have problem with “drift” when cutting even ½” wood. I have set blade with curf at middle of wheel, adjusted side guides (bearings) per your direction, thrust bearing as directed, varied tension from high to low, made sure table is square to blade et al. I am using a Rigdig 14” saw and just cannot seem to make a straight cut unless I feed wood VERY slow and even then it still drifts at later part of cut. Do you have any suggestions? Ray. Huntsville, AL
Ray this sounds like a blade issue. What kind of blade are you using?
Using a Bosch from Home Depot. I will order a Carter ⅜” and try that, THANKS for your time and suggestion. Ray
I looked on your site for a 78 inch long bandsaw blade . I could not find one
Call 888-622-7837. They will help you out
Alex...Just shut up and take my money! LOL. I have a new love for my bandsaws!
What would you recommend as a good resaw blade for a Grizzly G0555XH. I have several 10" boards I need to resaw. I've been researching blades to purchase and have the 3/8 Green Wood Blade in my cart to order. Thanks.
Is that the 14” or the 17”
@@bandsawlife2660 It's a 14 with 12inch resaw capacity. Thanks.
@@miketyrrell9308 3/8” greenwood blade should be the ultimate
Absolute newbie here. The band saw I am looking at has a blade length of 116". I haven't found a Carter Greenwood blade size 3/8" x 116". The closest I have found is 3/8" x 115". Please advise.
Give Carter a call at 888-622-7837. They will sell them to you no problem. Mention me and they will give you a 10% discount
@@bandsawlife2660 Sounds great ! Happy to have found your channel.
What causes a 3/4 in. Blade to bow when re-saving? I’m using a woodslicer blade
Woodslicer is an extremely thin blade. Doesn’t take much to take the set out of the teeth. Extra tension will help but if it’s bowed and gotten hot it may already be toast.
@@bandsawlife2660 can a wood slicer be resharpened. And how long do they usually last?
You can sharpen any blade but you can’t reset the teeth and that’s the most important part
Sure wish Carter sold in more than one place in Canada. Just got my new power attic PWBS-14Cs and want a blade stabilizer for it.
Give Canadian woodworkers a try
@@bandsawlife2660
No luck
Shoot Kris at Carter Products an email kris@carterproducts.com and he will help you out. Tell him I sent you.
@@bandsawlife2660 thanks for all your help. ScottAlexander
@@bandsawlife2660 sadly, Canadian Woodworker do sell Carter accessories but not the blades.
On this advice I am now using the Carter 3/8" blade and, on the whole, it's fine. But the contention that it saves wood compared with the Laguna carbide-tipped Resaw King blade is simply false. Yes, the carbide-tipped teeth take a slightly wider kerf, but they cut much smoother - just about ready for sanding. The Carter Greenwood blade saws rough! Stock comes through with about the same surface as lumber from a mill. By the time you get past all of that wooly surface you will have lost more wood than to the Resaw King kerf, and done more work to get there.
I understand your opinion but I can cut faster, cheaper and more efficient. Carbide blades certainly have their uses but for the everyday woodworker they’re a waste of money unless all you want to do is strictly resaw extremely expensive exotic materials, in my opinion.
I’m cutting cypress wood from 1 inch thick an some up to two inch thick wood not making any sharp radius cuts what would be a good blade to use my saw is an old sears model 113 12 inch bandsaw
When you say sharp cuts? Do you have a stabilizer?
@@bandsawlife2660 no
@@bandsawlife2660 bout the tightest turn I might make would be like a 4 inch radius
@@bandsawlife2660 I eventually want to upgrade all the guides to the roller bearings setup an all that just don’t have the extra money for that at the moment
3/16” x 4” or 1/4’ x 4”
I'll have to make do with the guides on the 1/4" as Carter don't send their gear to New Zealand.
sir, what's the largest blade you can use for 16"?
I don’t use anything larger than a 5/8” Greenwood blade by Carter Products for any saw I have, including my 24”
@@bandsawlife2660 thank you! 🙏🏼
Hi Alex is it normal that my bandsaw is making a ticking noise when switching off and the revs of the motor start getting slower? I am sure it is coming from the motor, is it something to worry about or is it normal?
Take the fan cover to the motor off, usually just 3 screw. More than likely the fan is either loose or the cover needs to be adjusted
@@bandsawlife2660 hi Alex thanks for your reply I took the back cover off and inspected the fan but it sounds like it comes from either the front of the engine or middle, check the link I took a video. th-cam.com/users/shortsLdELHws72bg?feature=share
What kind of saw is this?
@@bandsawlife2660 it’s a budget saw Alex, only for home use hence cheap, it’s Titan TTB705BDS 80mm Electric Bandsaw 230-240V
Please make a video on calculate Blade life also
That’s so variable, depends on setup and material
@@bandsawlife2660 how we provide time sheet to bandsaw Operator.
Man, I wanted to buy some of the Carter Blades you recommended but the cost for shipping two blades was more than the cost of actual blades. They offer no alternative to UPS ground shipping.
Check with your local woodcraft
@@bandsawlife2660 Woodcraft website does not list any Carter blades at all.
Hopefully soon
If you call your local woodcraft they can order them for you.
Taping? not lightly pushing?
Pushing is suggestive but tapping as hard as you would like is constant.
Great video, though it might be a lot better for us non US earthlings in the rest of the world, if you didn't refer to coins for sizing, as I don't have a clue what you are talking about, with regard to the size of US coins. Thanks for sharing.
Maybe just Google the sizes of US coins?
Well, a coin is a coin, isn't it…? I'm not in the US either, but even though there's quite a difference in size between our largest and smallest coins, they're all pretty darn small as far as sawing curves are concerned! How large is your largest coin, if I may ask?
I was disappointed. Went to the site to order a blade and they don't make them to fit the Rikon 10-3061. I even tried the custom blade and it has to be at least 72", Rikon takes a 70.5".
Just call 888-622-7837 and mention me and they will sell you a blade and they will give you a discount
Not doing the "Wood Working Shows" anymore?
No, I am currently on a Woodcraft tour of all 74 stores
When will you be in West Springfield, Mass?@@bandsawlife2660
I just threw away my Laguna resaw blade because I couldn’t ever get it to cut straight.
Sorry that you had to waste money
understandably it comes off with a bit of bias, and it just seems weird to not touch on blades like a resaw king when its so highly touted for cut quality and its durability. yes theyre expensive as hell, but they can also be sharpened multiple times so its not as big a deal. i get it, running a really wide 3/4 blade through a half hp or even 1hp saw would be a ton of work. but id imagine modern day 1 3/4hp and up saws can run a 3/4 through most domestic hardwoods without too much hassle and other then attempting to resaw a full 12" of very dense exotics it wouldnt be outta its element. slow sure, and def not the saw and blade youd wanna run all day everyday doing that, but an garage shop worker is probably trying to maximize all of his $103/bf ebony stock lol
You need to watch and lister to your videos be for release them .some people can't hear to good?
Holy Moly, that’s a bad sound quality…
There's something wrong with your mic. Sounds terrible.
We are working on fixing that
@@bandsawlife2660 You are easily understood.
Move the mic just an inch further from your mouth and I think that would fix it, just sounds overdriven. But your audio is ok the way it is.
May I point out also, that you are giving away a lot of great content, some poeple would complain if you gave them a new dollar bil 😅
Maybe you should check your hearing aids. I’m half deaf and I hear him fine.
"ALEX"! NONE finer. Oh indeed. If'n yuz aks him a quechun; an he caint answer it; don wast yurz time; Because IF Alex doesn't know; the odds of getting some other that can; is like trying to get Maxine Waters to kiss Donald Trump!
Lol
Hello Mr. Snodgrass and Thanks for Your time and all the informative content.
I’ve just bought my first Bandsaw it’s a:
Harvey Industries, AMBASSADOR C14 3HP 14" bandsaw, it takes a 125” blade.
I will be following your suggestions on blades with a.
Custom 3/8 GW" x 125" x 3 - Resaw & wider radius
Custom 3/16" x 125" x 4 - tighter radius, would this be okay for outside of bandsaw boxes?
Custom 1/8" x 125" x 14 - bandsaw box drawers and other tight radius work.
Also, I see a lot of recommendations for the Laguna Resaw King, but I don’t see it offered in anything below ¾ width. Will this width work with my bandsaw? I know you recommended not going above ⅝ width on a 14” bandsaw but the quality of cut and the lifespan of said quality cuts have raised my interests and could use a little help with this decision. This blade would be for quality cuts on dry woods with the capability of clean veneer sizes and also bookmatched grain patterns.
Carter doesn’t offer a "Band Saw Stabilizer® Guide System for Scroll Cutting" for my bandsaw. Can you point me to an alternative manufacturer or info on an alternate method/bandsaw set-up for making these kinds of tight radius cuts?
Thank You so much for all the excellent info you've provided to the woodworking community.
Mike Lopez
Hey mike I replied to your email you sent me on this.
@@bandsawlife2660 Hi Alex, sorry about posting that again. Went back to my email and found it had gone to spam. Really appreciate the advice. Thanks