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Title: bow makin blade
Post by: Bear Heart on July 22, 2008, 09:13:00 PM

I purchased a 12" craftsman bandsaw this week and the blade is a bit dull. What is the best width for bow making. I am talking about rough cutting staves and such.

Title: Re: bow makin blade
Post by: freeman on July 22, 2008, 10:18:00 PM

the widest your saw will take

Title: Re: bow makin blade
Post by: Eric Krewson on July 22, 2008, 10:20:00 PM

I had a 12" craftsman, 1/2" was the widest blade it would handle. I used a 1/2" 3TPI skip tooth blade.

Title: Re: bow makin blade
Post by: Steve Kendrot on July 22, 2008, 10:42:00 PM

I got a half inch wood slicer from Highland Woodworking for my 12" craftsman. Cuts beautifully. Anyone know how often you need to resharpen? I've put a couple miles on mine already just trying to figure out the z-splice!

Title: Re: bow makin blade
Post by: Bear Heart on July 23, 2008, 07:51:00 PM

thanks fellas

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