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Title: band saw blades
Post by: regiment on February 19, 2011, 02:58:16 pm

i am looking at buying some new band saw blades  for my proxxon band saw the book says the size is 1065 x0.4x5.0mm   the firm called  just band saw blades  have 1065 x3/16 x.014 would like to know if the size is ok  price is £7 61 plus vat thanks

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: Netleyned on February 19, 2011, 03:22:03 pm

Sounds like the Imperial equivalent of the metric sizes from the handbook
When you order ask the guy to confirm they will be OK before parting with
the pension  :-)) :-))

Ned

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: regiment on February 19, 2011, 05:17:58 pm

thanks netleyned will phone firm on monday

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: nemesis on February 19, 2011, 08:03:25 pm

Hello, Why not give the Axminster tool people a ring, they may be cheaper,  Nemesis

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: gondolier88 on February 19, 2011, 08:08:36 pm

Cheapest by far are justbandsawblades.co.uk (http://justbandsawblades.co.uk). They also do custom lengths. half the price of OEM and Axminster.

Greg

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: nemesis on February 21, 2011, 09:36:10 pm

Hello, Maybe they are cheaper but are they guaranteed ??? Nemesis

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: debssnal on February 21, 2011, 10:00:15 pm

Hi I have a band saw.I found buying cheap blades is not a good move.
you are better off buying a good quality welded blade,rather than a braised blade.
Axminster sell the welded blades
regards
Alan

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: gondolier88 on February 21, 2011, 10:44:14 pm

Hi,

The blades are welded and very good quality.

Greg

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: StarLocAdhesives/FiveStar on February 22, 2011, 07:56:13 am

We always used Hamilton saw blades for our bandsaws , great blades,they do a lot of the wood working shows , far better quality than many of the other types

http://www.hamiltonbeverstock.com/about-us

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: Circlip on February 22, 2011, 10:30:27 am

The specialist saw blade suppliers give far better value than a "Tool Shop", the former do it for a living, the latter have to add their handling charges. I would suggest if you receive a braised blade, you send it back, the specialists not only have the proper "Gear" to weld the blades  but usually have the ability to repair tipped circular saw blades and also re-grind or manufacture HSS circular saw blades from blank discs. Used this type of supplier for many years in Industry.

 First thing to do with most of the import bandsaws is to chuck the blade and get a decent one. Before the flame wars start, I did underline most, not all.

  Regards  Ian.

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: Netleyned on February 22, 2011, 10:39:30 am

If you buy a top of the range saw why compromise its build quality and precision cutting (Which is why you bought it in the first place!)
by fitting cheapo inferior blades?

Ned

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: Circlip on February 22, 2011, 04:46:26 pm

Be assured Ned, the blade material suppliers specified by both the above companies are neither cheap nor inferior.

  Regards  Ian.

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: Netleyned on February 22, 2011, 04:57:54 pm

I was agreeing with you Ian
Specialist suppliers are the way to go
Cheap tools become expensive when they are responsible
for a pile of spoilt material


Ned

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: Bryan Young on February 22, 2011, 05:18:52 pm

And don't forget to take the tension off the blade when the saw isn't in use! When standing still the blade teeth will dig into the rubber tyres on the machine wheels and cause jamming up, thus causing both snapped tyres and a broken blade. I know that from experience (pricey!). BY.

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: regiment on February 23, 2011, 05:52:39 pm

thanks to all for information  have taken startoc adv /five star  advice orded two  £7 each +3post  sent e mail at 11 am reply two hours later very good service 

Title: Re: band saw blades
Post by: regiment on February 23, 2011, 05:55:58 pm

P S thi firm is hamilton bever