"HerHusband" wrote in message


Next time you order from Highland, you might want to give one of their
"Woodturner's Blades" a try. I've used it several times to cut green
and greenish logs, and it seems to work well.

I found that blade yesterday, but the .032" thickness seems thicker than
the recommended .025" maximum for a 14" bandsaw. Have you had any
issues?
From what I gather, the thicker blades fatique faster and could
potentially break?

Personally, I wouldn't be worrying about .007 but you could call Highland
and ask.

As an alternative, maybe the Wood Slicer blade? The blade is 1/2", 3-4
tpi, .022.

FWIW, I've had one on my 14" import saw for at least ten years. The same
one. OK, I don't do a lot of bandsaw work anymore but I used to.

I once went to a wood show and bought a Timberwolf blade because I had
heard good things about it. I went home, put it on, made one cut, took it
off and put back the Wood Slicer. I don't know if I still have the
Timberwolf or not but I probably tossed it.

The only other blade I use is a 3/16 4 tpi skiptooth. I sometimes use
both blades to cut green wood but not all that often.


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dadiOH
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