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   gofigure57 | Feb 25, 2008 04:31pm | #1

   First post here, As far as pros it depends on the r&d put into the blade. I purchased a new bandsaw in 2000. Resaw master with 18" wheels. First carbide tipped blades I tried were made by lennox, purchased through laguna. Blades did not hold up well, IMO it was due to the wheels on my saw being to small, the blades where designed for larger diameter wheels. the problem being stress cracks. Fast forward today I use Resaw kings from laguna and I must say they are well designed. No cracks, smooth cuts. Example, Resawed ebony 1/16" edgebanding for ebony veneered kitchen , approx 50 draw faces and doors. Hand glued all the edges with yellow glue and masking tape From the bandsaw to edge. If you do a lot of resawing, tenon cutting on band saw, ect.. a good investment. I must note I am in no way associated with laguna, Just giving due credit.

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   pita | Feb 25, 2008 08:03pm | #3

   Thanks,

   Quick question, why did you choose the Lenox Resaw King blade over the Suffolk Timber Wolf blade.

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   gofigure57 | Feb 26, 2008 02:37pm | #6

   Pita, Sorry for the confusion, Lennox was the brand they {laguna} carried at the time I purchased the saw. They now carry their own line of blades under the resaw king name, I'm reasonably sure these blades are produced in house by Laguna. I'm sorry but I am not familar, but have heard of suffolk timberwolf blades. Do they make a carbide/ stellite tipped type blade? As far as non tipped blades there is fortunatey a local shop not far from where I live that will make blade of just about any size and tooth configuration at reasonable prices. Please note I am not an expert on this subject, Just posting from personal experience. Any blade that can resaw 1/16" x 1" x approx 800 lin feet of maccasar ebony with a surface ready for edge gluing consistently will be my first choice. IMO they are like the Forrest Brand of bandsaw blades.

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   Jamie_Buxton | Feb 25, 2008 07:09pm | #2

   I've been using carbide-tipped bandsaw blades for about four years now.  The only downside is the initial cost.  (And, because they last longer than steel, the long-term cost is less.)   The upside is that they produce a much smoother cut than steel.   Steel tips have set.  Carbide tips do not.  They're already wider than the band, so they don't need set to have space to clear sawdust.   I resaw to make veneer and to make laminates for bent lamination.  The sawn face is easily good enough to use as a glue face.  It even works as a show face (with a little sanding) when I'm bookmatching.

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   BOBABEUI | Feb 26, 2008 01:09am | #4

   I have a Lenox Tri-master that I use on my MM16, I think the blade is great for resawing.. Having said, that here are a few cons;

   Not recommended for green wood.
   Must be cautious of buried metal in the wood
   The bandsaw has to have a rigid enough frame to properly tension the band
   Bands have been known to crack from fatigue on saws with small diameter wheels
   Depending on the product, not easily resharpened
   Cost
   Cost
   Did I mention cost?

   Hope this helps.

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   Pondfish | Feb 26, 2008 07:06am | #5

   pro:  they cut wood like butter

   con: they cut fingers like butter

    

   I've got a couple and I'm very happy with them.

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