My Situation: I'm currently in the market for a new bandsaw blade. I've got a 14" Rikon 10-325 bandsaw, and I've been currently using some Timberwolf 3/4" x 2/3 tpi blades. They cut well enough, I guess, but since I cut so many exotic woods, the blade life is really lousy. It's getting really annoying to always have dull blades after only a few weeks or a month.
A Possible Solution? So now, I'm looking into getting a carbide tipped bandsaw blade, (or an equivalent). I looked at the Laguna Resaw King, but just thought it was too expensive. So that's when the Woodmaster CT caught my eye. After reading many reviews on the blade, I'm leaning more towards getting it, but still have some questions:
1.) Almost all the reviews that I've read were of the 1.3 tpi version, and yet it appears that there is now also a 2 tpi available as well. I'm not sure if this is a new/recent development, or if anyone has any info on the higher tooth count blade. You can see it available from Lenox, and spectrumsupply. Any experiences with the new 2 tpi blades, especially as they compare to the 1.3 tpi?
2.) Will my bandsaw (Rikon 10-325) be able to tension and run a 1" blade? I'd really like to run a carbide tipped blade in this saw, and this may be my only affordable option. Anyone have experience with this blade and bandsaw combination?