Help selecting band saw blades

[Donn Morris]

Hi y'all!

I am finally at a point where I can get a band saw. I am looking at the Grizzly G0457. http://www.grizzly.com/products/14-2...-Bandsaw/G0457

My question is regarding blades. What width and how many teeth per inch do you recommend for various tasks such as:
Resawing
Ripping
General Purpose (small resawing, ripping, scrolling)
Scrolling

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[Dave Wagner]

here some info, remember thinner blade, easier to scroll. Thicker blade for resawing and ripping.

http://www.kvwoodcarvingsupplies.com/Olsen/Olson%20Band%20Saw%20General%20How%20To's.pdf

[Lance Norris]

Donn... I have the 457 and its an excellent saw. I love mine. Ive had it since 06 and its done everything Ive thrown at it with ease.

I use a 3/4"~3tooth blade for resaw and ripping, a 1/4"~6tooth for general curves and an 1/8"~14 tooth for bandsawn boxes with the Carter Bandsaw Stablilizer. An 1/8" blade is hard to control with the bearing guides the 457 has, so thats why I bought the Carter Stabilizer.

Great saw. Its my favorite machine.

[Justin Bukoski]

I just mentioned this in another thread but the Woodslicer is a great resaw blade for the price. Highland Hardware sells them.

For curved cuts I'd suggest a 1/4" 6tpi blade.

[Donn Morris]

Thanks for the input. It looks like I should order a couple of different blades to get started. One for resaw work and one for general purpose work (cross cuts, curved cuts and rip cuts) and then add more blades as I get more experience and take on more detailed projects and work with different materials.

[Dan Karachio]

Don, I'm with Justin 100% - the Wood slicer 1/2 for resawing is an excellent blade for under $30.

[Myk Rian]

Thanks for the input. It looks like I should order a couple of different blades to get started. One for resaw work and one for general purpose work (cross cuts, curved cuts and rip cuts) and then add more blades as I get more experience and take on more detailed projects and work with different materials.

You have the right idea.