First issue;
I sold my small 14" bs and purchased a used Minimax MM20. I mostly make woodturning projects with very little flat work but wanted a large saw to handle log chunks/blocks. Eventually I do plan on getting into Box making though so keep that in mind. For wood processing, I initially cut up the log into small square-ish blocks using my chainsaw then wax and stack to dry. Most of my wood stash is dry so initially the blade will be used on dry wood. I have all sizes with my largest pieces being 12-15 inches square-ish by 6 inches thick. I need a blade or blades that will allow me to square up all sides then slab off a small section for turning. Im kind of OCD so would like a blade that leaves a smoother finish rather than rough sawn. I have read a lot of blade posts and just gets kinda confusing after reading all the suggestions but no one I have come across use their bandsaw like I would use mine as most use the MM20 strictly for resawing veneer.
Second issue;
The MM20 I purchased came with a 1.5 or 2tpi by 3/4ths wide blade and it chewed the crap out of the tires. How do I prevent a new blade of chewing up the new tires I just installed? Since it is a flat wheel do you put the teeth over the front edge of the wheel?
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Thanks for the help.
Jack