4 x 6 Saw Blades

[uncrichie]

TFG, if the blade is that flexible I'd have to say you need to tighten it some or the side bearings need to be tightened up some.

[aametalmaster]

I got this message at my Yahoo saw group and thought i would pass it on...Bob
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[txfireguy2003]

Yeah, with no material in the saw, the blade is square, and travels square when I place a framing square in the clamp. It seems like when the blade comes in contact with the material, the top edge tips outward ever so slightly. I think I will be ordering a few bi-metal blades soon. As far as tooth wear, they appear to be wearing evenly, and it happens even with a brand new blade. Unfortunately, none of the local places seem to have a bi-metal blade for my saw, they have them for bigger saws, and the handheld portaband saws, but not mine....PITA. Anyway, I'll be getting some new blades soon and see where that takes me.

[Broccoli1]

Adjusting the blade guides is a PIA- helps if you have someone to hold the blade while you make the adjustments.

[Zrexxer]

Not to hijack the thread here, but will a good bimetal blade make my saw cut any more square?

The first answer is "YES," because you're wasting your time trying to get these saws to cut square if you don't already have a good quality, bimetal blade on them.

That being said, even a good blade won't compensate for the saw being adjusted incorrectly, so follow uncrichies' advice above too.

[uncrichie]

TFG can you tell if the teeth are wearing evenly? If the teeth are more dull on one side that can happen. If you lay a square on the vise bed and align it to the blade does it look like 90 degrees? The other thing you can do is put a shim maybe a 1/16" or so under the piece your cutting but only at the far end away from the blade side of the vise base. That would be a temporary fix until you find out whats up. By the way your not hi-jacking the thread. We're all learning here. Uncrichie.

[txfireguy2003]

Not to hijack the thread here, but will a good bimetal blade make my saw cut any more square? The bow travels square, and the current blade is TIGHT, but it still seems to flex toward the clamp when making deeper cuts. In other words, I line up the blade on the cut mark, and by the time it gets to the bottom of the piece, it has travelled "into" the frame of the saw about 1/16" over a 2" cut. When the cut is finished, the blade pops out and away from the cut end that is clamped in the saw. Just seems like the blade is flexing once the pressure of the bow is placed on it, so that it cuts at a backward angle and I'm wondering if a bi-metal blade would be stiffer and not allow that flex to happen so much.

[whateg0]

Well, I have to admit, I thought about it when I bought the bandsaw. But I decided not to take the chance. It looks like you done good.

You do have to have an account to buy from Grainger. I don't know if they will do cash sales for non-account holders or not. It seems like they told me a few years ago, when I didn't have an account there, that I could still come in and do a cash sale. Sometimes, there are items that are less expensive there than other places, like the #3 phillips bit I need to take the doors off my '47. At least I hope it's #3. It could be #4, but IIRC, the screws are 1/4", which should be #3. Anyway, you can always call and ask if they'll do cash sales.

Have fun with those blades!

Dave

[uncrichie]

By chance has anyone tried this blade? I know their less expensive blade left alot to be desired. Uncrichie

Harbor Freight Bi-MetalBand Saw Blade...

64-1/2'' x 1/2'', 18 TEETH PER INCH BIMETAL BANDSAW BLADE

Wavy tooth configuration for exceptional cutting ability Bimetal construction for better cutting and longer life
Hardened teeth for long life
Ideal for cutting wood and metal
0.025'' kerf

ITEM 91029-2VGA $14.99

[uncrichie]

Thanks for the info, this is what I just ordered. I do have a Grainger nearby but I think you have to have an account to purchase there, I don't have one. This was the next best. Funny how I just made it by $.15. Uncrichie.


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[whateg0]

Oh, yeah. Mine was a Morse.

Dave

[petersenj]

That all depends on what kind you buy I guess. I usually buy Starrett blades Flexback 14-tpi at MSC and they run $13.**. I don't pay shipping as I pick up at will-call.

I still haven't mastered soldering the SOB's though so I usually buy 2 at a time.

[whateg0]

I've got a Grainger in town, so I just stopped in on Friday and picked up a bi-metal blade for my new bandsaw. IIRC, it was $15.30.

Dave

[uncrichie]

Thanks everybody. I already checked e-bay, my luck got used up on a welding tip. However thanks for the info on Enco free shipping thats great. Now I can get 3 blades, sweet. Tnx, Uncrichie.

[84ZMike]

Check ebay....I found two Morse bimetal blades for the 4x6 saws for $30 shipped.
Mike