Choosing the right blade

[timbernut]

Hi all, I have been given a kitty 513 bandsaw which has no blade.

I know what length blade I need but after looking at a couple of sites am now confused as to what width/teeth set and number of teeth. Not helped by the fact that measurements seem to jump from met to imp for different bits!

I want to rip down milled boards, mostly air dried hardwoods but also a bit of spruce/pine/wrc. Thanks john

[Woodworks]

I had a 613 for many years and presuming it's similar it's great bandsaw. Blade wise I generally use a 1/2" 3 tpi. Course enough for fast ripping but not so deep you cant cut a few curves with it. Think my current blades come from Truecut and seem very good Trucut, The Narrow Bandsaw Specialists - Home

[muttley9050]

Speak to ian at tuff saws. He sells great blades and is very knowledgeable. He will point you in the right direction fir different tasks.

[Woodworks]

Was about to mention Tuffsaws as on another forum they rave about Ian's blades but not tried them myself.

Edited July 24, 2016 by Woodworks

[TheHungrySquirrel]

I run tuffsaw blades in both my small and large bandsaw.

 

Both run ripper blades that are 3tpi I believe.

 

Last around a month getting daily use before I swap them out.

[agg221]

I am also a convert to Tuff Saws. For dry hardwoods I use their M42 blade which holds up very well. For general milling I use the Sabrecut.

 

Alec

[timbernut]

Great I'll hav a look Tuffsaws, think the 513 n 613 identical as the workshop manual is for both (more powerful motor on 613?)

[timbernut]

What sort of thickness will it comfortably cut?

[Woodworks]

I cut veneers on my 613 from what I remember was an 8" wide board. Whatever you can get under the guides it can cut so long as the blade is sharp and you take your time.

 

Oh and make sure the guides are set up right. Does yours have wooden blocks for the side to side support?

[muttley9050]

Your going to have some fun learning how to set a bandsaw up. Takes a while to learn how . I recommend you watch some videos of how to be you tube. Assuming you don't already know that is.