Same here Derek. I have the old Rockwell/Beaver 10" bandsaw. It is about 25
years old. because of the 10" size I assume it has greater metal fatique in
the bands than does a 14" saw. However, I get 3 or 4 sharpenings at least
for a regualr blade and 6 or 7 from a low tension blade. Since it only takes
a few minutes to sharpen, I am more than satisfied. After all, I can sharpen
a 3 point blade in the time it takes to change it.

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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS Canada
www.aroundthewoods.com