I have a Ryobi 9 inch band saw that takes a 59 1/2 inch blade. Since I cut only hardwood with it, like maple and cherry, I don't get as much life out of the standard blades before they get dull and start burning.
I thought there might be better quality or upgraded blades available, but I don't seem to find anything other than a standard replacement blade.
Isn't there a carbide version that I could get, or are they all considered "carbide"?
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the best thing you can do is find an old school saw blade shop who buy the bandsaw blades in huge spools and cut and join up a band to order for you, this is much cheaper generally than the ones which are pre made in standard sizes in the hardware super mall, and you can order a thicker 3/4 inch blade or whatever if ripping straight is a higher priority for you than tight corners. They can generally make up a blade while you wait
I have a little 'toy' bandsaw too, (in addition to my big cast iron one, which i got around a year later) it wasn't until i did this that the little one became really useful, the factory ryobi blades that they sell for it are shite. Now its indispensable for little jobs, alum tailpieces, little bits of bone etc..
ask for one that can do sheet metal as well...
I got myself a 14" bandsaw and cut my own logs. I whittle them down with the chainsaw until they will fit the band saw but I am still disappointed with how quickly they get too dull to be able to use the fence. I can still follow a line fairly well but it sure would be nice to use that fence more. I am still searching for the solution - resharpening is a tedious procedure.
I have a benchtop Delta bandsaw. The wood blades from the hardware store are too flexible and they wander a lot when cutting. I also cut metal fairly often, so the wood blades can get dull fast.
Now I get bimetal blades from McMaster Carr. They're stiffer, so that solves the wandering problem, and they seem to last a long time whether I'm cutting metal or wood. They also have more teeth, so they make a smoother cut.
Thanks for the suggestions. I had seen someone who had also suggested Lenox for blades. I don't mind paying extra, it probably pays off in the long run.
Dan, I have a Ryobi 9 inch bandsaw too. Are you sure it takes a 59 1/2 blade? Mine is fairly new and I haven't replaced the blade yet but the documentation says 62 inch blade.
This is a Ryobi BS903 saw with the 59 1/2 inch blade.
dan,th ph kids advice is sound,get 1 made,bi-metal or carbide,if you wish,carbide can be expensive,most good saw doctors will be able to fix you up,forget the off the shelf stuff,because with your purpose made blade will come a heap of good advice
The number one thing you can do to improve the usefulness and tracking of your band saw is to set it up properly. My band saw works 10 times better after I set it up after watching this video by Alex Snodgrass.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGbZqWac0jU
TLDR version
Let the band saw do the work. Don't go too fast it pushes the blade too hard back against the guide and it twists, ruining everything.
Adjust the guides so they just almost barely touch the free blade.
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