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   saschafer | Jun 26, 2009 04:00am | #1

   Highland Woodworking has 1/8" blades in both 72" and 73" lengths.

   Suffolk Machinery has 1/8" blades, and will make one up to whatever length you ask for.

   -Steve

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   atm | Jun 26, 2009 05:03pm | #2

   I have a newer 10" craftsman bandsaw.  I'm relatively new to woodworking and have just started learning what a bandsaw can do.  I called Suffolk Machinery and ordered a timberwolf blade (70 1/2" blade - also odd size).  At first I thought Sears would be the only place to buy blades, until I learned that most manufacturers like Suffolk weld the blades to any desired length.  With shipping the blade was ~ $18 and worth every penny.  It turned a decent bandsaw into a great machine.  It cuts through oak like butter and puts the stock blade that came with the saw to disgrace!  The customer service at Suffolk was very helpful and informative as well.

   
   

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   Edited 6/26/2009 10:06 am ET by atm

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   auto | Jun 26, 2009 08:30pm | #3

   Thanks for the info he'll be really happy to get a neew blade

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   [email protected] | Jul 01, 2009 01:17am | #6

   I second the motion with the Timberwolf blades. Service is great answered all my questions and as you say the blades cut like butter. I just threw out the junk that came with my bandsaw.

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   DaveinPa | Jun 28, 2009 12:02am | #4

   Lowes has a Vermont -American blade 1/8" x 72 7/16" for $9.97. stock number for internet sales is 127239. Just call your local Lowes and find out if one is in stock.

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   WillGeorge | Jun 29, 2009 05:32pm | #5

   See if you have a local Lenox shop near you. Lenox makes GOOD blades..

   Just me though!