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Bandsaw blade suggestion Metal AND Wood
Our VEX teams have access to a shop that has a little used 14" bandsaw. The owner is willing to install a donated blade on it, but he needs the ability to cut up to 3/4" plywood.
So I'm looking for a compromise blade that will cut the softer steel of VEX metal, aluminum, polycarb plastic AND cut 3/4" plywood. I know that it's not going to be the best in both worlds, but would like to hit the mid-point. Because of the small VEX pieces being able to cut a smaller radius would be a bonus.
I'm looking at carbon steel with a skip tooth pattern to help with clearing the wood chips, but I'm a little out of my depth.
Thanks!
Saw information
Jet JWBS-14DXPRO, 14" Deluxe Pro Bandsaw Kit
Band Saw Size/Wheel Diameter (In.) 14
Cutting Capacity Width (In.) 13-1/2
Cutting Capacity Height (In.) 12
Blade Length (In.) 105
Blade Speed (SFPM) 1500/3000
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Last edited by Foster : 19-02-2016 at 12:25.
Reason: Updated to add specs
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