14 TPI up to .040"
7 TPI from above .040" through 1/8"
Thev7TPI leaves some shear marks but cuts like a hot knife through butter. Faster the cut, the less heat, the less dulling. Cut outside the line and finish with sander, vixen file or scotchbrite wheel.
I also made a replacement thingamagger. The little plate that sits around the blade. I made a replacement with zero gap. Basically it's just the width of the kerf. Really helps keep tiny stuff from getting yanked into the saw.
Whatever bandsaw you buy, make sure it uses blades that are easy to obtain. I currently have a Jet brand unit that is very nicely made, but it uses a blade length that seems to be common in the woodworking world but uncommon for metal applications. Consequently I really have to hunt to find replacement fine-tooth blades as they aren't nearly as common as I'd like.
I've got an old Sears 10" bandsaw on a stand that works pretty well. I'll echo the statement on getting a blade with a higher TPI count so it makes a smoother cut. The saw is on its own stand, which is handy.
I am a new RV10 Builder and just took delivery of my empennage kit. I am looking at adding a band saw to my tool kit and was wondering if anyone has recommendations on a saw and blade size that would be economical but still be adequate for this project.
Thanks
Dan H
I'm lucky, I have a ML-16 and 35" DoAll upright band saws (second was a gift!)
"The fine teeth ones tend to pack up with chips."
Beeswax - on the blade and on the path (material).
I bought this band saw, nicely made, adequate power.
https://www.amazon.com/WEN-9-Inch-2...r_1_9?keywords=WEN&qid=1698405443&sr=8-9&th=1
Jim
I have a very old Rockwell band saw. I found that construction supply stores, i.e., https://www.whittonsupply.com/, have a stock of sawblade material that they make custom blades from. I can walk in, and they will make a blade to length for me in a few minutes.
I suggest that you have two blades. They seem to break at in-opportune times.
My blades are 14 or 16 tpi.