Recommended Blades? What size? I am about to buy a band saw and would like to know what blades to get.First, I don't see anything here saying what size blade (length, not width) fits this saw! What do I need?Second, if you have favorite brands, please mention them. I'm interested in a resaw blade for oak, and a blade for fairly tight curves in 1/4" to 1" material. Recommended Blades? What size? I am about to buy a band saw and would like to know what blades to get.First, I don't see anything here saying what size blade (length, not width)... » Read More Recommended Blades? What size? I am about to buy a band saw and would like to know what blades to get.First, I don't see anything here saying what size blade (length, not width) fits this saw! What do I need?Second, if you have favorite brands, please mention them. I'm interested in a resaw blade for oak, and a blade for fairly tight curves in 1/4" to 1" material. « Show Less
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After you buy the saw you will get this size answer. Also it will come with a general purpose ripping blade. The kind of blade best suited for the work you are going to do ........ depends on the kind of work you are going to do. Generally wide blade, few teeth for resawing, thin blade more teeth for cutting curves. Ask this question to the one who knows everything: Google.
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Hi Carroll. 8 inch dado is standard for 10 inch table saw. Generally if you had a 12 inch table saw, you might go up to a 10 inch dado (but only then because the arbor size is larger for most 12 inch saws). I have a 10 inch grizzly saw... and w/ this Oshlun dado set I can cut at least 2 inches deep for sure. If you ever cut deeper than 1/2 inch... it's usually a good idea to take remove no more than a half inch of material at a time. BTW... for the money... the quality and cut of this dado set is an incredible value. I've been impressed as I use mine.
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I use Olson blades. Of course there several varieties with different Tpi (teeth per inch) depending on the material and speed / precision you will be cutting. Also there are some spiral blades that I have heard work well, but I haven't tried them yet. I would start out with a variety pack from Olson. Then you can see what you like best from there.
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You can use an aftermarket blade but it will have to fit the arbor. Marc Spagnuolo did a nice write up about one particular brand. The stock blade cuts like butter and comes with the saw so unless you are getting one with no blade then I would stick with that before you go out and buy something new. http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/new-tenryu-blades-for-festool-products/
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Oshlun makes some 210mm and 30mm arbor blades. They are the same size of Festool TS75 blade at less than half the price. I used Oshlun blade on my table saw and they are pretty good for the price.
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I am not an expert in metal cutting using a bandsaw. The saw should be able to cut your aluminum, but, I am hesitant to mix metal with a woodworking saw. Too much chance of getting filings under the wheel bands without excellent vacuum system to keep filings scavenged away. I would go with the bandsaw blades the manufacturer recommends on teeth per inch. I feel a bi-metal blade with a higher tooth count would produce a smoother cut. Hope someone with better experience than me will assist you.
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Get an after market blade, and you should have no problem with 4" oak. The blade that came with the saw was not the greatest. I picked up a new 1/4 inch & 1/2 inch for like $15 bucks... cutting is night and day compared to the stack blade.
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If you can find a cutter where you never need to replace a blade, please let me know! I've never seen such a thing; however, in my experience, titanium blades last much longer than steel blades. I do love my cutter, but don't buy it for the light feature. I am disappointed in Fiskars for that. Buy it for the size and cutting. Awesome.
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the arbor is pretty much standard. The brades are either 4 or 4.5 dia. You can get them from any number of catalogs. I get the blade with the most number of teeth. Freud and Yenryu are good brands. Just look for biscuit joiner blade and you can't go wrong.
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Please note Pastor Dan's response. I would think you are only limited to what lengths are available for purchase. The Milwaukee blades are the only ones I've used, & I've been completely satisfied with them.
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The size, the guard ,the rpm and torque .More importantly the plastic clear guard infront of the blade !!! Do not buy the bigger 1 and plan to cut any metal without long sleves safety glasses a full faceshield and gloves. !!! My m18 metal saw was stolen and at the time I acquired some 6.5 inch blades for metal made my hilti from my company. So I purchased the bigger saw not designed to cut metal big mistake. So take it from me get this 1 its alot smoother with more control and less shrapnel . Also make sure to buy the right blade 30 teeth carbide made by milwaukee ive tried all the other blades on the market the best 1 is the milwaukee The size, the guard ,the rpm and torque .More importantly the plastic clear guard infront of the blade !!! Do not buy the bigger 1 and plan to cut any metal without long sleves safety glasses a full faceshield and gloves. !!! My m18 metal saw was stolen and at the time I acquired some 6.5 inch blades for metal made my hilti from my company. So I purchased the bigger saw not designed to cut metal big mistake. So take it from me get this 1 its alot smoother with more control and less shrapnel . Also make sure to buy the right blade 30 teeth carbide made by milwaukee ive tried all the... » Read More The size, the guard ,the rpm and torque .More importantly the plastic clear guard infront of the blade !!! Do not buy the bigger 1 and plan to cut any metal without long sleves safety glasses a full faceshield and gloves. !!! My m18 metal saw was stolen and at the time I acquired some 6.5 inch blades for metal made my hilti from my company. So I purchased the bigger saw not designed to cut metal big mistake. So take it from me get this 1 its alot smoother with more control and less shrapnel . Also make sure to buy the right blade 30 teeth carbide made by milwaukee ive tried all the other blades on the market the best 1 is the milwaukee « Show Less
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Robert, What are you making? I do intarsia projects with 3/4 inch wood of various types, some hard woods and some softer. I usually use a #5 or #7. Red oak is fairly soft so depending on the detail in your project. a #5 should work good for you. Kathy
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Call Oregon, they'll be glad to help. That's what I did to make sure I got the right one for my saw. It's a great system, although initially a little expensive. I've been using it for a few weeks and it's worth the money. A 5 or 10 second touch up and the chain stays sharp. And that's cutting really well seasoned (standing dead) oak which can dull a chain fast.
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Jonathan, I ordered two of these saws and sent both of them back. The first one leaked horribly where it was not suppose to, and the second one, the blade kept coming off. I got irritated with them and exchanged them both for a Zephyr ring saw. I hate that I could not answer your question, but I DID NOT like this saw at all.
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Did you find out if they fit? I tried a PORTER-CABLE 338P 3-3/8-Inch 60T Steel Saw Blade Max Life for Plywood and OSB in my Matrix and it did NOT FIT. The problem was not the arbor size, but apparently this blade, made "for Makita" is slightly too big in diameter to fit inside the blade shield.
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It was bought for a friend whose comment was "it's awesome." Texted her about size of blade and she says she has no idea - maybe 4". I'll try and get more information for you in a day or two. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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Matt I've been using it to cut Birch plywood and it seems fine but bogs down a bit. I think its the blade it came with because many people have said its poor quality. I'm planning to get a new one and see how it goes. Make sure to make a score cut on veneer plywood to avoid chip-out though. Also the track is in two sections and tends to move at the connection. Check your measurements well on long cuts. If I had the money for the name brand saws I would have bought one but I went in 50/50 with my father in law on this one. Don't get me wrong its good but you have to work within its limitations. Matt I've been using it to cut Birch plywood and it seems fine but bogs down a bit. I think its the blade it came with because many people have said its poor quality. I'm planning to get a new one and see how it goes. Make sure to make a score cut on veneer plywood to avoid chip-out though. Also the track is in two sections and tends to move at the connection. Check your measurements well on long cuts. If I had the money for the name brand saws I would have bought one but I went in 50/50 with my father in law on this one. Don't get me wrong its good but you have to work within its limitations.