Bandsaw blade sizing question

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I have a bandsaw that i inherited and i need to buy a blade for it, the problem is i do not know what size to order, any help or ideas how to figure out what size i need
 
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First thing we need to know is the size.

The "normal" size is 14" but they can range from 10" to more than 21".

Then we need to know the manufacturer. Blades for 14" saws generally run between 101" and 105".

So if you know the size and manufacturer you can go to www.highlandwoodworking.com and see what blades they offer.

This is a start.

Lee
 
If there are no markings on the BS and you don't have an old blade as a sample, then simply wrap a tape measure around the wheels.
You could do it around both wheels ( difficult to hold the tape) or just measure one wheel circumferance and add 2 x the distance between the wheel centres:wink:
 
leestoresund said:
First thing we need to know is the size.

The "normal" size is 14" but they can range from 10" to more than 21".

Then we need to know the manufacturer. Blades for 14" saws generally run between 101" and 105".

So if you know the size and manufacturer you can go to www.highlandwoodworking.com and see what blades they offer.

This is a start.

Lee
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Not true with the measurements. Those are if it has a riser block on it.

If there is a blade on it now just take a tape measure and tape the blade.
 
Use some string and go around the wheels then measure with a tape this will tell you what size.Then just look for the standard size that is closest unless its an oddball you should find them off the shelf.I had to do this with an old Italian made 30" band saw that needed only a 19'(yes feet) blade,it works great.Good Luck,Victor
 
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Take a piece of string and tape it to the tire on the top wheel. "Thread" the string down the front, through the table and back around the bottom wheel, through the back blade plane and around the top wheel until this piece meets sting taped to the wheel. Cut the string at this point.

Remove the string from the saw and measure it and add 1/2 to the measurement. That is the correct length for your band saw, Common home-type bandsaws manufactured since 1947 (after WWII) will use blades ranging between 1/4" - 1/2" wide. Newer saws (1985 - present) will almost all accept blades from 1/8 to 3/4" wide. The most common size blades for a 14" BS is 92 1/2" - 112 1/2" (with risers) - DAMHIKT.

The most popular BS blade size sold is 3/8" wide and 93 1/2 " long because that is the OEM blade for all the 14" chinese import saws (Jet, Ridgid, Grizzly, etc).

Hope this helps.
 
Highland Woodworking will make custom lengths of thier Wood Slicer blades without a lot of extra charge. I have just found these blades and they are the best BS blade I have ever used.
 
You got a good one

The old Rockwell "Delta" Bandsaw is a classic! Likely many, many good years of service left. Cast iron eveything. Nothing to break. We need picturers when you get it running.
 
Ryan: If you get the Lonnie Bird Bandsaw book, he has a whole section on how to get the wobble out. The book is $12 or $13 at Amazon and is a desk reference in many cabinetmakers shop. Well worth the money.

For what it is worth, I went through a lot of research on band saw blades (a lot of information from this site) and everyone said pay the extra money and get the Wood Slicer from Highland Woodworking. They were right! Not only does this blade saw very well (especially on resawing) it took a lot of the "wobble" out of my saw.
 
PenMan1 said:
Ryan: If you get the Lonnie Bird Bandsaw book, he has a whole section on how to get the wobble out. The book is $12 or $13 at Amazon and is a desk reference in many cabinetmakers shop. Well worth the money.

For what it is worth, I went through a lot of research on band saw blades (a lot of information from this site) and everyone said pay the extra money and get the Wood Slicer from Highland Woodworking. They were right! Not only does this blade saw very well (especially on resawing) it took a lot of the "wobble" out of my saw.
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I have to agree with Andy--Just got my first woodslicer blade for an old craftsman 12" saw and there is just no comparison. It has all but eliminated any blade drift and it cuts so easy and smooth.
 
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