Any use for a spoiled bandsaw blade?

[Rob Luter]

Ok, I did something stupid and caused my 1/4” bandsaw blade to jump the tracks and bend the band and spoil a few teeth. I managed to flatten the band out but it’s still shot. 108 of the 111 inches are just fine. I wonder if I can convert the blade to a bunch of bowsaw blades? Anyone recycle a bandsaw blade?

[David Buchhauser]

Maybe silver soldier/weld/braze in a new section from another blade, even a worn/dull one. You could resharpen the teeth on the "patch".
David

[Rob Luter]

It’s toast and has already been replaced. I just hate to throw anything out.

[David Buchhauser]

Then maybe hang it on the wall next to the band saw as a reminder. I have done that with a few "mistakes" as well.
David

[Richard Coers]

There are rasps made in Japan that look like pieces of bandsaw blades. Never used one, but understand they do a nice job. I cut short sections and bend them into a V. Instead of buying those plastic standoffs, i rest work on the teeth for finishing.

[Frederick Skelly]

I cut short sections and bend them into a V. Instead of buying those plastic standoffs, i rest work on the teeth for finishing.

I do the same.

[Bill Dufour]

Morse code key for boy scouts. cabinet scraper in a block with smooth side out.
Bill D

[Derek Cohen]

Scraper blades, inserts for scratch stock ..





Regards from Perth

Derek

[Roger Feeley]

The next time I need to replace a 1/2” x 8tpi, I’m going to make a nice big indexing plate. I will cut it to exactly 360 teeth (45”) and make a disk with a 45” circumference. I’m not sure what I will do with it but I bet it will come in handy.

[Martin Hutton]

A sandpaper cutter. That's what I plan to do with mine even though they're cheap to buy (or scissors).

[Roger Feeley]

A sandpaper cutter. That's what I plan to do with mine even though they're cheap to buy (or scissors).

That reminds me. I used a section of bandsaw blade when I made a dispenser/cutter for a 36” craft paper roll.

[Thomas Canfield]

A sandpaper cutter. That's what I plan to do with mine even though they're cheap to buy (or scissors).

A hacksaw blade is easier to use with the holes at ends. Hard to drill a bandsaw blade.

[Jebediah Eckert]

There are rasps made in Japan that look like pieces of bandsaw blades. Never used one, but understand they do a nice job. I cut short sections and bend them into a V. Instead of buying those plastic standoffs, i rest work on the teeth for finishing.

I love the finishing standoff idea.....now why didn’t I think of that!

[Prashun Patel]

Scratch stock.
Mini scrapers.
Marking knife?

[Rod Sheridan]

I've made thin parting tools from scrap 1 1/4" bands.

Your friends who turn may appreciate obtaining scraps from you.......Rod.