Great ideas Mitch. I have tackled this unpleasant task myself with some success. I have found the larger Bands easy enough but my 1/4" and 3/16" too daunting and time consuming to tackle. I have tackled the smaller Bands by sharpening sections and when I have had enough, I mark them and set them aside until I decide to tackle them again. Thanks Mitch. Derek
A diamond hone would allow you to touch up the carbide tips. Follow the two flats, mostly working the larger face, and keep the tooth geometry the same. It is questionable whether either blade type is economical to resharpen, but until you've done one you don't know how much time it takes or how good the result.
Dear Mitch, thank their knowledge so well explained, especially for those who have no experience with band saw. That put the clamp beneath the blade is sensational. Great tip. One thing I could not understand (perhaps because of the language): you must use the mini spring clamp handy every time for sharpening the blade? If not, when you need the lock with the mini spring clamp handy? A big hug and success. Said - Brazil
Said Choucair Olá, I think you are asking about how often to set the teeth? You only need to do this after many sharpenings, or unless you want a wider kerf, to cut tighter radiuses. Not required every time. Pleased you found the video useful. Happy woodworking, Mitch
Okay, I appreciate your attention and quick response. It is not common. I am joinery lover and now I retired with engineer can dedicate myself to the hobby that both taste. I wish you much success and always bring in their knowledge. It was a pleasure to speak with you on the Web. hugs, Said
Cheers Dave. I always have a mini spring clamp handy, whatever saw I'm sharpening. No matter what time of day or night, I can be sure of an interruption! Regards, Mitch
Michael Flynn Hi Michael. Not stupid at all. The width of kerf will ultimately depend on the work you wish to do with the blade. Wider kerf = smaller radius capability. The width of kerf is determined by the set. More set = wider kerf. When you sharpen, you reduce the set a little, so if you cut tight curves with the blade then you may wish to set the teeth every time. If you use it to cut straight lines, for example tenon cheeks, then as the set reduces you'll probably find it performs better. A lot of blades have induction hardened teeth, which have a potential to snap if re-set, although I've never had that problem. Funnily enough, these same induction hardened teeth seem to be just as easy to re-sharpen as non-induction hardened ones. Not sure what's going on there! Regards, Mitch
I think you need to know that there are two words used to describe a vise. The word you used has the letter C in it. It is used to describe criminal acts like prostitution. That is a good way to remember what word to use. All the best, Edgar
Great ideas Mitch. I have tackled this unpleasant task myself with some success. I have found the larger Bands easy enough but my 1/4" and 3/16" too daunting and time consuming to tackle. I have tackled the smaller Bands by sharpening sections and when I have had enough, I mark them and set them aside until I decide to tackle them again. Thanks Mitch.
Derek
GiddyUp994 Cheers Derek. Yep, it's a toss up between a boring job or the cost of a new blade. Mitch
Can I sharpen a carbide bandsaw blade the same way?
A diamond hone would allow you to touch up the carbide tips. Follow the two flats, mostly working the larger face, and keep the tooth geometry the same.
It is questionable whether either blade type is economical to resharpen, but until you've done one you don't know how much time it takes or how good the result.
Dear Mitch, thank their knowledge so well explained, especially for those who have no experience with band saw.
That put the clamp beneath the blade is sensational. Great tip.
One thing I could not understand (perhaps because of the language): you must use the mini spring clamp handy every time for sharpening the blade? If not, when you need the lock with the mini spring clamp handy?
A big hug and success.
Said - Brazil
Said Choucair Olá, I think you are asking about how often to set the teeth? You only need to do this after many sharpenings, or unless you want a wider kerf, to cut tighter radiuses. Not required every time.
Pleased you found the video useful. Happy woodworking, Mitch
Okay, I appreciate your attention and quick response. It is not common.
I am joinery lover and now I retired with engineer can dedicate myself to the hobby that both taste.
I wish you much success and always bring in their knowledge.
It was a pleasure to speak with you on the Web.
hugs,
Said
Said Choucair My pleasure Said, take care, Mitch
Good tips on keeping your place. Easy enough to get confused on a 93" blade.
Cheers Dave. I always have a mini spring clamp handy, whatever saw I'm sharpening. No matter what time of day or night, I can be sure of an interruption! Regards, Mitch
Well thank you for this video... helpful and well explained.
muziqjazz Cheers, appreciated. Happy woodworking, Mitch
Does the teeth need to be set every time you sharpen the blade sorry if this is a stupid question
Michael Flynn Hi Michael. Not stupid at all. The width of kerf will ultimately depend on the work you wish to do with the blade. Wider kerf = smaller radius capability. The width of kerf is determined by the set. More set = wider kerf. When you sharpen, you reduce the set a little, so if you cut tight curves with the blade then you may wish to set the teeth every time. If you use it to cut straight lines, for example tenon cheeks, then as the set reduces you'll probably find it performs better. A lot of blades have induction hardened teeth, which have a potential to snap if re-set, although I've never had that problem. Funnily enough, these same induction hardened teeth seem to be just as easy to re-sharpen as non-induction hardened ones. Not sure what's going on there! Regards, Mitch
Thankyou
great video thanks allot! i guess its exactly like sharpening a hand saw
+shonuffisthemaster Cheers. Yep, pretty much.
Very helpful, thanks!
Cheers
Very good, thank you
Cheers Vaughan
I'm afraid I'm of the school that thinks that life is too short to sharpen bandsaw blades! Having said that, you almost persuaded me!
Well at least it might save holding up work if you have to order a new one ☺
Diamond files rule.
I think you need to know that there are two words used to describe a vise. The word you used has the letter C in it. It is used to describe criminal acts like prostitution. That is a good way to remember what word to use.
All the best, Edgar
No mater how many times I get it wrong, I never remember lol
Your sharpening the wrong side of the tooth
cejkwo Mass I don't know about that, but it works well