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Title: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Pat B on January 18, 2021, 10:12:26 AM
I have a Grizzly 14 1/2" bandsaw that takes a 98" blade. Timber Wolf doesn't offer one. Where can I get it?
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 18, 2021, 10:15:07 AM
Check yer PM
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Pat B on January 18, 2021, 10:34:17 AM
Thanks Roy. I just saw it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Flem on January 18, 2021, 10:40:49 AM
Highland Woodworking sells 98" and I believe BC saw and tool in Toronto does also.
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 18, 2021, 10:41:43 AM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Pat B on January 18, 2021, 11:57:07 AM
Thanks Flem. I'll check them out.
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Pat B on January 18, 2021, 01:16:08 PM
Highland Woodworking doesn't offer a 98" blade.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Bowjunkie on January 18, 2021, 01:37:47 PM
There's a bunch of them on ebay, including Timberwolf.

There's a place near me, Saw Sales and Machinery in Gibsonia, Pa that will make them to the length you request and send them to you. They usually use Lennox blade stock. I've bought quite a few there over the years.
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Flem on January 18, 2021, 10:56:57 PM
Highland Woodworking doesn't offer a 98" blade.  :dunno:


Yeah they do, 1/2" Woodslicer. Made me look

https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/wood-slicer-resaw-bandsaw-blades.aspx
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Autumnarcher on January 19, 2021, 07:29:57 AM
Bandsawbladesdirect.  Com is where I get mine. They make up blades to whatever length you need.
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Pat B on January 19, 2021, 11:10:55 AM
I went ahead and ordered 2 from Grizzly. They'll be here in a few days.
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Mad Max on January 19, 2021, 02:33:47 PM
Highland Woodworking doesn't offer a 98" blade.  :dunno:


Yeah they do, 1/2" Woodslicer. Made me look

https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/wood-slicer-resaw-bandsaw-blades.aspx

1/2" Woodslicer are really good for slicing lams. Not the kind for you Pat
All these were cut with it, no need to sand to thickness for this bow riser
(https://i.imgur.com/10RgXnU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Wymf98A.jpg)
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Pat B on January 19, 2021, 03:58:49 PM
I use mine for hogging off excess wood from a stave while getting the overall shape for a bow. After that it is a rasp and a scraper for the rest of the work. All selfbows and wood backed bows.
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: kennym on January 19, 2021, 04:33:33 PM
Anybody got a saw that takes  131 1/2"  ?

 I have blades that are sharp but wander cutting flat grain veneers so they get hung on the wall... 

You'd be welcome to them , I gave Chad Holm a bunch in 2019 .
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Bowjunkie on January 19, 2021, 04:48:10 PM
Mad Max, you convinced me to give the Woodslicer another look, and then I ordered one just now. I do a good bit of resawing so I'm anxious to give it a try. I'll use it for only that purpose to extend its life as much as possible. I have a quick change tension arm to put on my saw so I'll be able to change blades in a flash.
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Mad Max on January 19, 2021, 05:07:45 PM
Mad Max, you convinced me to give the Woodslicer another look, and then I ordered one just now. I do a good bit of resawing so I'm anxious to give it a try. I'll use it for only that purpose to extend its life as much as possible. I have a quick change tension arm to put on my saw so I'll be able to change blades in a flash.

You have to tune up your blade guides (rollers) and get your fence in line with the cut.
I have cut some .030 with no problems :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 19, 2021, 05:13:58 PM
Don't know what I did wrong, but the last timberwolf blade I put on and tuned is cutting perfect:)

My cuts used to wander a little sideways.

LOL
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Bowjunkie on January 19, 2021, 05:59:55 PM
I'm due to change my roller bearings, got lots of spares, and I'm familiar with my micro adjustable resaw fence. I'll be ready.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Buemaker on January 19, 2021, 06:35:36 PM
The half inch Woodslicer is a marvelous blade for resawing. It is a thin blade so best to use it only for that and not for cutting selfbow staves and such. After that it will not be that good for resawing.
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 19, 2021, 07:23:42 PM
You guys need the thicker bimetal blades. Been using  6/10 VP for resaw against the fence with good results.
If you can find a local blade maker you are better off.
Title: Re: Where to get 98" bandsaw blades
Post by: Bowjunkie on January 20, 2021, 07:30:14 AM
After some more research, I also ordered a Timber Wolf VPC 3/4" x 2/3 tpi. Thin kerf, blade is .025" thick, I think it's their latest model for resawing and I'm anxious to try this one as well. Like the Wood Slicer, I'll only use it for resawing. Got it directly off their site for $29.