Band saw blade sharpening - Woodworking Talk

RHarkins · 03-06-2009, 06:09 PM

I have a pretty good assortment of 1" TO 1 1/4" dull band saw blades.
( Blades are 158" long, ranging from 1 to 3 teeth / in )
Is it feasable to have them sharpened.
If so, does anyone know of someone that does this sharpening?
I'm located in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.

mmtools · 03-06-2009, 06:40 PM

Generally, it isn't cost effective to sharpen b/saw blades. By the time sharpen all teeth, reset blade "set", cost is too close to original price.

woodnthings · 03-07-2009, 02:50 AM

Those blade you've got there seem to be the same size as sawmill blades from Woodmizer. They sell a sharpening system and you may be able to send them in for sharpening as well. You might check it out. My friend has a Woodmizer, and I was surprized at how reasonable the blades were $20 if I recall. The ads that apperar above the toolbar for this site include Woodmizer , Cook and others websites, so you're just a click away from them. Re used blades, I'm in the same boat. I hate to throw Anything out. Harbor Frieght sells a chainsaw sharpener for about $30. I bought one. It could be adapted for the larger tooth blades? It sets the angle and the depth, both required.The Woodmizer set-up supported the blade with long horizontal arms which would also be required. Just my thoughts, bill

**Daren** · 03-07-2009, 08:54 AM

What about this ? 1" Stone

Ohio Ron · 03-08-2009, 12:29 AM

Don't even try. If you find a way to effectively way sharpen them, in a reasonable cost range, they will still break apart. It is like a low cost 10" circular saw blade. You can buy a new one, cheaper than sharpening an old one. Just bite the bullet and get a new replacement. One thing that you must check, be sure that the guides, tension and guide bearings are always set correctly. If not, your blade can get dull quickly.

Kenbo · 03-08-2009, 10:43 AM

I have read, (but have never experienced) that sometimes, when setting the kerf of a bandsaw blade, the brittle nature of the spring steel type blade can cause teeth to snap off. I don't know if this is true or not. As I said, I only read it. (consider that a disclaimer

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Ken

Kirk Allen · 03-08-2009, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenbo

I have read, (but have never experienced) that sometimes, when setting the kerf of a bandsaw blade, the brittle nature of the spring steel type blade can cause teeth to snap off. I don't know if this is true or not. As I said, I only read it. (consider that a disclaimer

)
Ken

I have had that problem with Simmons Red Streak blades and that is why I wont ever use them again.

RHarkins · 03-09-2009, 01:29 PM

Thanks everyone for the info.
I suspected that it's not all that feasible the sharpen them, but I also hate to throw out anything that's usable. ( yep, I'm frequantly called a 'pack rat' )
I will check out the Wood Mizer system though.

jporter5333 · 03-09-2009, 11:08 PM

if you have a lathe you could make chatter tools out of your old blades

RHarkins · 03-10-2009, 12:53 PM

Checked out Wood Mizer, looks good so far, $7 per blade to sharpen + shipping, they gave me a very prompt reply & are sending me more info. Their blade prices look pretty good also, I think I'll give them a try, sounds better that automatically throwing away my dull blades.