What does the width of a bandsaw blade affect?
Bandsaw blade width can determine how straight you can make a cut, how tight a curve (radius) or the shape you can achieve with your bandsaw. The blade width is measured from the tooth tip to the back edge of the blade, as per the example diagram.
How wide is the blade of a band saw?
Bandsaw Blade Width
| Blade Width (Inches) | Minimum Radius (Inches) |
|---|---|
| 3/16 | 5/16 |
| 1/4 | 5/8 |
| 3/8 | 1-1/2 |
| 1/2 | 2-1/2 |
What width bandsaw blade is best?
Bandsaw Blade Education
| WHEEL DIAMETER | RECOMMENDED BLADE THICKNESS |
|---|---|
| 18-24 Inches | .032″ |
| 24-30 Inches | .035″ |
| 30 Inches and Over | .042″, .050″, .063″ |
| These are the recommended sizes for optimal blade use. If your blade is too thick for your wheel diameter, it will crack. |
What width bandsaw blade is best for resawing?
Resawing involves making rip cuts in the face of a wide board. So just like you would on the table saw, you’ll want to select a blade with fewer teeth per inch (TPI) than the blades you use for crosscutting or cutting curves. For most 14″ band saws, a 1 ⁄ 2 “-wide blade with 2-3 TPI is a good choice.
What’s the difference between bandsaw blades?
Bandsaw blades differ in thickness, width, length, and tooth configuration. Length varies by machine, but the size of your saw’s wheels typically determines thickness and width: Smaller machines (9–12″ wheels) need thinner blades to prevent breaking the welds.
What is a skip tooth bandsaw blade used for?
They are best used just for ripping boards to rough size. Skip-tooth blades have a less-aggressive rake angle and so make cuts more slowly, but the cuts are much smoother and cleaner. They are a better choice for general use. I outfit all six of the bandsaws in my shop with skip-tooth blades.
What are the best band saw blades?
Best Overall: JET JWBS-14DXPRO Band Saw “Beginner and advanced users friendly; resawing capacity.”
What are the best band saws?
BEST OVERALL: WEN 3962 Two-Speed Band Saw with Stand
What size band saw should I buy?
If you also plan on cutting tight curves, then buy a blade dedicated for that purpose. Buy a skip-tooth bandsaw blade between 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch wide with 4 tpi. I own this popular 3/16-inch / 4tpi skip tooth bandsaw blade, and have loved it. Here are some thoughts on other readily-available bandsaw blades:
How to select band saw blades?
Blade back: The body of the blade that does not include the tooth.