TUTORIAL: Are you using the wrong band saw blades? (The best setup for woodworking)

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[@justinalang]

2 years after this first posted and I still come back to it for info whenever I need to buy a new blade.

[@bradhabeeb306]

same here, this channel is awsome

[@e.t.preppin7084]

I’m the same way

[@gamingastronaut517]

Just exactly what I need: Clear, boiled down information not biased towards any brands. Just telling me what there is and what is best for what.

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Just bought my first 9” bandsaw second hand, this explained a lot! Thanks, James!

[@johnhtreble9165]

Truly a superior video. I've owned a 14" bandsaw for years and today I learned several things from you. Keep up the excellent work!

[@Visper84]

Stumpy, I appreciate the writing on the blackboard it helps reinforce what you were saying and made everything easier to understand.

[@DKWalser]

I agree, that was very effective. It would also be handy if it were available as a PDF that could be printed (or saved).

[@blackemmons]

Yes! What they said. JimE

[@Bv791510]

David Walser I have Adobe and can easily make a pdf...or just write it down

[@johnschillo4452]

yes, it's helpful - could you learn to write upside down so we don't have to flip our lap tops to read what you wrote? And perhaps also in French for those in Quebec?

[@denisprollius8924]

Yes great l did a screen capture so I have the info when I go to the blade shop. Thanks

[@shauncho49]

Great info and diagram! And perfect timing as I just purchased my first bandsaw a few weeks ago! Thanks for your videos! They’re all great!

[@Zerostar369]

James, thank you so much for making this. I'm always left scratching my head when it comes time to choose a new bandsaw blade. Now, I just need to figure out how to afford one bandsaw for each type of blade so I never have to deal with the hassle of changing them out!

[@beefmaster10]

Thanks Stumpy,you are the best teacher, great at explaining and easy to understand!!

[@ILOOPTHEM]

Stumpy, once again you've provided STELLAR advice! Sharing that graph which shows the relationship between radius and blade thickness was hugely helpful! By the way, kudos for drawing all of those near-perfectly curved lines! I always watch your videos and feel like I'm attending a woodworking class. Well done.

[@RedcarWW]

I know this is 5 years old. What is great about this content, it's ageless. Remains just as true today as it was 5, 10, 15, 40 years ago. I do have one question (hopefully you see this), you didn't say which tooth gemotery to use. Unless it's implied and I missed the reference. My dad left me a ton of blades, and I don't know what is what. Based on this vlog, I should be able to figure out some of them. As he was a machinist, I would be willing to bet that some of them are bi-metal. Though he did buy an enormous band saw for metal cutting.

[@dennisgoodson6825]

I look for your videos when I want not only good information, but really effective instruction! Thank you.

[@deweygravesjr.122]

WOW! Maybe the most informational video yet. I've never understood all the types. Thanks James!

[@seansysig]

Possibly the best explanation & demistification of bandsaw blade selection. Thanks Stumpy!

[@discerningx3375]

Totally what I needed! Agree with other comments - your penmanship under pressure is stellar! I screenshotted that graph, printed it and put in the top wheel cover.

[@whomadethatsaltysoup]

Very much obliged to you for the excellent and informative tutorial! I recently added a band saw to my wee workshop, and in common with many fellow woodworkers, don't really understand the uses of the various blades. What I did know, was that the cheap blade that came with it - 6tpi 1/4 inch - was probably less than optimal. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with us!

[@vandyFixer]

Very comprehensive, very informative. Thanks, James.

[@karlsangree4679]

I just upgraded my generic China 10" to a Jet 14" specifically for resawing wider boards and tutorial this was exactly what I needed. Thanks James!

[@hotsnottatertot5451]

A lot of information here! I'll be saving this and watching it numerous times!

[@mversantvoort]

Amazing video, thank you for your effort! Writing on the blackboard definitely helped visualizing what you were saying.

[@Gray-Today]

You set me right with my table saw blade, Stump. Now you're gonna help me with my band saw blade. EDIT Your presentation on this important subject is excellent. You gave me the answer I was looking for. These bandsaws are tricky devils to set up. You've helped me put the last piece of the puzzle in place. "Dish" is a good choice of words. I've been fighting that dish. After seeing your presentation I ordered 2 new blades. :-)

[@vallejokid1968]

I feel incredibly well informed now. Saving this to my favorites

[@tbfbronco]

Making the family adirondack chairs out of PT lumber, it is Florida after all. Have never used a band saw before, bought an old craftsman and refurbished it. Fought the lumber every step of the way. Watched your tutorial, clicked on sawblade.com ordered a 3 TPI blade and I am a happy boy. knocked out ten chairs, and had fun doing it. Thank you.

[@AGregPalmer]

Thanks Stumpy, that was really useful. I am in the middle of setting up my band saw and beginning the learning curve. Now I am far less clue challenged.

[@davidconaway2830]

Well done James. Thank you!

[@rjtumble]

packed with great info, thanks James!

[@MrBmxbrawler]

Such amazing hand writing. Very Soothing

[@cgrovespsyd]

You are an excellent instructor with a great presentation. One of the very best KZbinrs! Very informative. I learn something relevant and cool every time I see one of your videos!

[@tedspens]

Thanks for the info, Stumpy. I just bought a new Grizzly 17" and if I ever get time to use it, I want to start off with the right blades for my most common projects. There are tons of videos on tuning a bandsaw and changing the blade, but not much on the blade itself. So this is really helpful.

[@namoiostman7729]

Thank you Stumpy, I'm inspired to build. Theres a 12in bansaw/sander sitting in my garage. My Dad left it to me along with many, many other tools. I wasn't quite sure what to do with all of it. Now, thanks to your enlightenment, I have a new passion. I can't wait to learn about all the great things I'll be able to do with my Dads power tools. I'd love to show him a British Telephone booth. That I made. Thanks again, Great information .

[@andrewgifford8706]

This is the clearest explanation of band saw blade selection I've seen.

[@markcrowley1804]

Great material with impressive artistic skills. You are a true Renaissance Man.

[@meatmaster8636]

I'm a meat cutter so I use a waterproof bandsaw daily. I'm just getting into wood working. These wood bandsaws are a lot different...great tutorial video Stumpy!!

[@ashokmoghe8035]

Great video Stumpy ! I just bought a bandsaw and trying to learn about them. This is a perfect video explaining the blades. Keep up the great work.

[@22busy43]

Thanks for the clear, concise information. Very helpful.

[@badgersbunk7311]

Great info. Helped a bunch

[@rosshollinger8097]

GREAT info. I'll be watching this a few more times. Thanks, Stumpy.

[@RoughWoodworker]

Wish I could give you a standing ovation for this one. I have been struggling with my bandsaw. This helped clarify things a lot!

[@webneko9842]

I really needed this to understand the blades. Thank you so much. Been trying to cut out knife scale blanks and it's not been going well. But I was using the default blade that came with my bandsaw. I know what to look for now!

[@redbeard19833]

As always, you're videos are great, to-the-point and very informative. Thank you! I just acquired a broken-down JET 14" bandsaw, for free. I've found all the repair parts for less than $100, minus the blades that I'm shopping for now.

[@cobberpete1]

Great presentation and Information. I agree changing the blade is a pain. I keep two blades (with spare). 1/2 3tpi for resaw, and 1/4 6tpi for fine radius cuts. Thanks James, you give us great info. Give my regards to Mo Mike (we are of a similar age). I do miss his little segments

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Thanks James for the great information. I really enjoy your videos!

[@johnconklin9039]

I solved the problem of changing blades. I bought a second bandsaw.

[@ro_yo_mi]

Next we'll have to round out your handheld drill collection.

[@spkendrick]

lol

[@karenbachus5460]

😂

[@CECS1]

If I did the same..... I'd have 20. But I also like having every blade even if they're unnecessary

[@PastorJohnBrown]

Thanks James. Have an old Rockwell and needed some blades. I went with your recommendation(s).

[@clutions]

Ok, this is probably the 10th (no exaggeration) time I've watched this vid. ... Pretty much every time I get a new/different type project that I need to use a different blade. Wish I could print this info out! "Have a cool one my friend! You've earned it!"

[@wb_finewoodworking]

A great explanation to the mystery of band saw blades. Thanks. Now if I can only master changing them easily and folding them. 😁 Yes, I know you have a video for that.

[@johnmarshall5272]

Invaluable advice upon which i purchased 2 new blades from sawblade.com as per recommendation and couldn't be happier. Great product! Thanks again Stumpy

[@pedroarellano4266]

Excellent, all the way around. Thank you.

[@jeetray11]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@sloboatazmesa309]

I finally added a 'classic, read that elderly; Craftsman 12" bandsaw to my small shop. Did the usual, new tires, bearings, Cool guides, etc. Then ordered my spanky new 3/8, 3tpi, flexback blade from sawblades using your link. I like to help out and hey, same day or next day shipping, according to their vid! Or not. I ordered last Thurs, six business days later...shipping pending. No blame on you, of course, but something to consider when recommending them. I'm new to woodworking and your vids are as informative as they are humorous. Keep em coming.

[@paulalderson6920]

Succinct and very informative. I wish all videos were like yours.

[@CorwinBos]

Excellent explanation!

[@lorenelkin9415]

Great lesson, good explanation.

[@tomdoe6399]

Great information. I learned a lot. Thanks!

[@ianjohnson4987]

First class video - thank you

[@paulperlmutter5371]

This is a great video on bandsaw blades. Excellent tutorial James!!

[@JoeC1977]

Wow! I learned a lot. Thanks for the video.

[@1averageamerican]

Buying my first bandsaw this weekend. Labor day sales coming soon! Thanks for this. Who else screenshot the blade width/radius drawing?

[@matthewwysocki5019]

Outstanding! Thanks!

[@oleran4569]

Great tips! Thank You!

[@briannagorman3119]

Wonderful tutorial ❤ thanks

[@adamulm1399]

Thanks Stumpy!

[@grahamlarson2738]

Excellent work mate. You're a clever bugger. 👍🏽

[@donnahoward4300]

Thanks Stumpy, very helpful information 😀

[@sheepleslayer586]

Helpful. Thanks.

[@WV591]

Excellent work. TU

[@alangreen2774]

best video I have seen on this

[@rmcdaniel423]

Wow . . . look at that vintage tool collection. I miss this old backdrop.

[@johnschillo4452]

this was very helpful

[@joeyleerobbins]

Stumpy consulted this video many times. Love the info and just ordered a 3 TPI 3/8" Flex Back blade for my Grizzly band saw! Appreciate your knowledge and instruction! Merry Christmas my friend!

[@Freespirit5371]

Great tutorial!

[@MrRenoman2011]

Great Video thanks

[@clesteroxendine4180]

Great info. Thanks

[@samuelroberts334]

Great info!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@robohippy]

This video was mentioned on the AAW site, and as a long time bowl turner, I had to check it out. 99% of my bandsaw use has been for roughing out bowl blanks. I am lucky to have a local bandsaw shop where I buy my blades. When I first started, a friend told me to check them out. When I told them what I was doing with my bandsaws, I told them bowls. They suggested the bimetal blades, specifically Lennox. I have found out that while they do cost several times more than cheaper blades, they cut far longer that other cheaper blades, and they can be resharpened a number of times. If I hit a nail with one, it doesn't bother the blade much. Note, metal cutting blades have a much different tooth shape than wood cutting blades. When I asked about the carbide blades, they told me that those blades are for cutting veneers. The teeth on the one I tried were too small to resharpen.

[@annaredd2422]

this was a great episode, I went to buy at sawblade.com and was overwhelmed and had no idea what to get. Now I'm ready to shop. Thanks again

[@barstad-9591]

AWESOME! THANKS SO MUCH 😘

[@Uncle_Buzz]

Really good info James. Cheers! Chris.

[@roBLINDhood]

Great video! Really liked the blackboard style. :)

[@joeyleerobbins]

Awesome video thanks for the great info!

[@woodworking2987]

Thank you thank you my brother

[@jewfishhammer]

thanks, this was helpful

[@robertspina4503]

Very helpful

[@DeejayDebi]

Very helpful as always and as always I used the link!

[@altman575]

Thank You!! I have been burning blades for awhile and have not been able to get a clear answer on how to prevent it.

[@cavtvs]

James' meditation on cutting wood, 'Keeps It Simpler than Simple '. What James doesn't know about all things 'wood', doesn't appear to be worth knowing. Again... Thank you, Sir!!

[@leebrewer1190]

good info - thanks!

[@brianminghella3312]

All good points and generally I agree with you. In practice though a vital factor is the tuning of the bandsaw itself. Is there a decent crown on the rubber, are the guides well adjusted and squared to support the blade, and is the blade positioned and tracking correctly ? If you have a really good well maintained saw you can cut curves on 12” thick blocks with just a 1/2” lennox HSS blade. Well worth the extra cost. I have resawn boards that wide too with the same blade. A tad slow but it will get you there. Having said that I do use a 1 and 1/4” carbide Lennox to resaw these days. Expensive but lasts a long long time. Its actually a metal cutting blade so if you do hit the odd staple or nail it wont kill the blade. Another big factor is motor power. Most standard electric motors supplied are wimpy. Get a bigger one if you can. 3hp minimum. To many 30” saws only have a 3hp motor ! It should have 5 really. 36” ? 10 hp really rocks the casbah. Make it delta wound if you can.

[@marklongchamps8002]

THANK YOU!

[@jungsomewhat]

Good information my friend 😊

[@Brumby0]

Cool thanks!

[@chuckmoney1688]

Interesting, thanks

[@elevatedsciencesllc8089]

great video

[@randyrodriguez4643]

This should be required viewing for all woodworkers.

[@johnclough4153]

Excellent video, professional and very well presented,. HEY, I wanna be like you when I grow up!!!

[@longbranch100]

Thank you

[@sebuteo]

Zexcellent. Really helpful.

[@skippylippy547]

Love this information! Thank you. :))

[@tomjojo849]

thank you

[@user-er4vn2kr2t]

Thanks for your content. Nicely paced and gets straight into rather fluffy bs intro 😀

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