Originally Posted by Dave Anderson NH
I use bandsaw blades on the bowsaws which I make. My stock for blades comes from Suffolk Machinery (Timberwolf). I use their blade stock because it is not induction hardened and therefore not as brittle as some blade stock. Originally I bought the sets of 3 blades from Garrett Wade and was disappointed. The blades are expensive at $30 for the set of 12" and I found that they are VERY brittle and often broke as I was tensioning the saw. They are not worth the money. With the low cost of bandsaw blades, not only do you get multiple blades for the price, but you can buy several different sizes and tooth configurations for different uses.