Bandsaw Blade Disposal - sawmillcreek.org
WEBDec 6, 2010 — What is the green, politically correct way to dispose of an old band saw blade. My biggest concern is that in a landfill, a person or animal might become entangled in it and injure themself.
Dispose old bandsaw blades - Sawmill Creek
WEBJun 10, 2012 — I have some old blades that need to be discarded. I hate putting them in the garbage because I wouldn't want some sanitation worker injured from an unexpected hazard. I would appreciate any suggestions on how to do it.
how to dispose of a bandsaw blade? - sawmillcreek.org
WEBJan 31, 2012 — I have a 125" blade I want to toss. Just want to be sure I do it right and don't get someone hurt down the line from me. Anything I should do with it or just fold it up and toss in into the trash bag?
Bandsaw blades moves back and forth - Sawmill Creek
WEBFeb 25, 2010 — I'm having some trouble getting my bandsaw blade to be steady. I recently got a Rikon 18" bandsaw when WC had them on sale for $1000. I've gotten everything setup, but I can not seem to get the blade to stop moving back and forth.
Band saw blades and PVC, more to chew on - Sawmill Creek
WEBJan 3, 2012 — We cut PVC pipe all the time with a bandsaw at work. However we either cut it in a horizontal metal cutting bandsaw with a 14 TPI metal cutting blade, or we cut it using a hand held bandsaw with an 18 TPI blade. (Pipe held in a vise).
How tight of a curve will a 1/4" bandsaw blade cut? - Sawmill Creek
WEBJun 27, 2007 — The width of your bandsaw blade and its tooth set will determine the smallest circle you can cut without damaging the blade or the saw guides. Generally a 3/16-in. blade will cut a radius as small as 5/16 in.; a 1/4-in. blade will cut as small as 5/8, and a 3/8-in. blade as small as 1-7/16.
band saw lubrication - sawmillcreek.org
WEBOct 8, 2010 — NEVER USE WATER as a lubricant on band saw blades. Water is NOT a lubricant and is the WRONG thing to use for many reasons. For the woodworker using 1" and 1 1/4" bands, not only is water unacceptable as a lubricant, but it also rusts the bands causing deep pitting, and inappropriate chip swelling.
Bandsaw Blade for wet/green wood - Sawmill Creek
WEBNov 13, 2022 — I did cut a bunch with a blade that was pretty worn so I didn't care if I toasted the blade. It is not of course gunked up and really not sharp so i'll replace it, but not use it on wet wood. Any suggestions on a bandsaw blade that is good for wet/green wood. I need a 115" and max width is 3/4".
Band Saw Blade flexes in cut - Sawmill Creek
WEBJan 30, 2013 — Whether ripping 3/4 inch stock or trying to resaw a 5 ince piece of cherry, the blade starts out just fine but quickly begins to flex in the cut. I've corrected for drift and I've tried different levels of tension. No help. Using a 1/2 inch, 3TPI blade, on a 14-inch Delta bandsaw with riser.
Band saw blade lube - Sawmill Creek
WEBAug 12, 2010 — The best lube that I have found to keep all of my bandsaw blades clean and slick is PAM original cooking spray. Just a little squirt while the blade is running and you immediately hear the blade and bearings quiet down and cut much smoother.