[Jasnshell]

For a 14" machine, I am planning to get a 1/4" blade for normal use and a 1/2" for resawing. Does this make sense? Does anyone have a blade manufacture they recommend?

 

[WarnerConstInc.]

For a 14" machine, I am planning to get a 1/4" blade for normal use and a 1/2" for resawing. Does this make sense? Does anyone have a blade manufacture they recommend?

Widths seem good to me. As far as a manufacturer, no idea. I buy my bands from my saw sharpener. I tell him I need a 3tpi in a 3/8" wide 19'2" long. He cuts it and welds it.

 

[woodnthings]

I use a 3/8" for general, 1/2" for resawing

For tighter radii you might find a 1/4" better suited. I have used Timberwolf from Grizzly. I also weld my own from Starrett bulk stock and find them very reliable and sharp. I can weld up to 3/4" and a down to 1/4".

another source:
http://www.toolcenter.com/BANDSAW_BLADES.html

http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/

http://www.bandsawbladesdirect.com/

http://supercutbandsaw.com/

 

[dustmagnet]

I have had good luck with blades from here

http://www.customblades.com/

they use Starrett stock.

 

[WillemJM]

Lenox Diemaster. (Bi-metal)

Don't go thicker than 0.025.

Find the blade you want online at the Lenox site, then for the best deal go to Lowes and they will order it for you, takes about a week.

It gives a superb cut and will outlast everything else about 10 times.

 

[Gene Howe]

I second the Lenox Diemaster. I use a 3/8 for general cutting, a 1/2 for resawing and a 1/4 for the tight turns in some bandsaw boxes.

 

[gus1962]

I used 101 flex carbon blades for general cutting.