Hello guys...
I've been using 1/8" 14 tooth flexback blades, mostly just premade olson brand ones lately, they work good but I haven't been able to find them for a few weeks and need to get cutting again. What is your preference? width, tooth, brand, material, where to buy? Any opinions would be nice. Thanks

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No, I'm not done with it yet.....

Chris

I use Lenox Diemaster 2 blades 1/4" 14/18. On thicker material I will sometimes use a 10/14. I've got some 1/8" carbon blade but what I've got gets dull real fast so I don't use it very often. The Diemaster blades last a long time. I had been buying blade in 100' rolls from MSC, but a roll is getting real expensive. I found a place on the internet: www.bandsawbladesdirect.com. They will cut to length and weld blades for you. If you buy 5 or more blades they have got a good price break.

Stewart

What ever size you get be sure and get a bi-metal blade. They may cost 3x more than a flexback blade but I really think them will last last 6x longer.

Larry

Thanks guys,
I've been afraid of not being able to cut small radiuses so I've just made do with whatever for the 1/8 blade. I'll sure try the bimetal. Stewart, I couldn't get the link to work. Thanks for your help

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No, I'm not done with it yet.....

Chris

Chris,
I think it will work here. www.bandsawbladesdirect.com The diemaster2 is a bi-metal blade and is designed for contour cutting. 1/4" is the smallest size it comes in but you can cut a fairly tight radius with it. And like Larry said, the bi-metal blades will last a long time.

I have looked at your website several times. You do beautiful work.

Stewart

Thanks again for the link, got it. thanks for the kind words, I wish I could get my overlays as clean and nice as yours Stewart. Take care

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No, I'm not done with it yet.....

Chris