01-01-2012, 9:07 PM #6 The thicker ones make good fillet knife blades. 01-01-2012, 11:48 PM #8 A shop tips magazine I got from WOOD suggested using old bandsaw blades as a place for finishing projects. 01-02-2012, 5:43 PM #14 When I was a kid my brother and I would un-solder radiator caps and bases and use 3′ lengths of small band saw blades to rod out the radiator tubes, re-solder the cap and base and the radiator worked like new.
Good tip Eric, I don’t have any old B/S blades at the moment but something to remember when I do. “I read about cutting a fine toothed but wide blade to a good length, fastening down the ends flat to a board, and using the blade to cut sandpaper. Jut slip the paper under the blade and pull up sharply. Sounded like a good idea, but I’ve never done it. I always have broken blades around, but the 1/8” blades are useless for much of anything. Eric Noblesville, IN. the previous owner of my bandsaw had his own idea of dealing with snapped blades, he just left them in the machine! when i was tuning it i recovered several meters of blades that were just rolled around the axle, they made a noise but you couldn’t see them.
I made hole saws, but just used a circle groove in a board to “Loop” the blade, blades for different types of frame saws, and small knife blades. Grind the teeth off and use a short piece as a spring, capture the ends, bow the middle. Grind the teeth off, fix to wooden shelf face, paint, and then you have “Magnetic wood”.
I saw an article on the internet, where a man was making old style “Turning saws” from discarded bandsaw blades. He used a small finishing nail as a pin to hold the blade ends to the bolts. I don’t think I’ve described this very well, but each saw would use more than a foot of bandsaw blade.
Could anyone possibly tell me where I can get “Blanks” for knives that are just old cut up really wide and thick bandsaw blades. Or, if anyone knows where i can get them near me please let me know. If anyone near me is willing to sell a nice old sawmill blade or knows where I can get them for cheap please let me know.
what to do with old bandsaw blades Related Question:
What can you do with old band saw blades?
There is life for those old, broken, and dull bandsaw blades. Just cut the old blade into sections about 12″ long. Stack the pieces together, alternating the teeth so that they don’t touch their neighbors. Use either same tape, or just braze the ends together,.
Are old saw blades worth money?
The reason is simple: old circular saw blades aren’t worth anything because they’re made with carbon steel. The only way to modify them is by adding some decorative elements but even then they will never become real jewelry pieces.
Is it worth it to sharpen bandsaw blades?
Since a carbide-tipped bandsaw blade will cost well over $100, spending a third of the cost of the blade (or more) to get it sharp and working like new again can make financial sense. However the majority of bandsaw blades, the Wood Slicer included, are not worth spending money to have sharpened.
How long do bandsaw blades last?
On average your bandsaw blade should last 6 months to as long as a few years depending on what your cutting with it. Make sure to match your blade strength and quality to the project and material your cutting.
How long is a shopsmith bandsaw blade?
The Shopsmith Bandsaw accepts continuous- loop blades 72″ long and 1/16″-5/8″ wide. Shopsmith offers a variety of blades from 1/ 16″ wide to 5/8″ wide for cutting wood, plas- tics and nonferrous metals. To use a 1/16″ blade with the Bandsaw, you must install and use Cool Blocks (Part No.
How do you recycle saw blades?
If that grip is made of untreated wood, you should be able to recycle it at your local recycling center. You will need to remove the grip from the saw blade first. After that, look for the wood recycling bin. If the handle is made of treated wood or plastic, you will need to throw the handle in the trash.
How do you paint an old saw blade?
Wash the saw blade thoroughly and leave it to dry. Apply a coat of metal primer (either paint-on or spray-on primer, it doesn’t matter) and leave it to dry. Apply a base coat (or undercoat) of acrylic or enamel paint so you’ve got a nice even layer of color before you start painting.
How many times can a bandsaw blade be sharpened?
It often makes sense to replace a dull blade with a new one, but you can sometimes get the best value out of merely sharpening an old blade instead of replacing it altogether. You should typically be able to get two to three sharpenings before you need to change your blade completely.
Why do bandsaw blades break?
Machine Defects Even the best blades can fail if there is something else wrong with your bandsaw, and even a small misalignment of bearings or guides can put a twist in the blade as it goes around. Resulting in tension being applied in all the wrong ways which will lead to early breakage.
How often do bandsaw blades break?
Some can last under six months, and some can last years! Some of the most important variables to consider are what you are cutting, the condition of the machine and blade, how long you are using the blade, and even how you are feeding the wood through your saw as well.
Can I put a wider blade on my bandsaw?
An 18-inch diameter wheel can use a 0.032-inch thick blade that is 3/4 inch wide. In general, thicker and wider blades will be the choice when sawing dense wood and woods with hard knots. Such wood needs the extra strength of a thicker, wide blade to avoid breaking. Thicker blades also deflect less when resawing.
Are bandsaw blades universal?
Bandsaw blades differ in thickness, width, length, and tooth configuration. Length varies by machine, but the size of your saw’s wheels typically determines thickness and width: Smaller machines (9–12″ wheels) need thinner blades to prevent breaking the welds. They also accept only narrow blades, often 1⁄ 2 ” or less.
Does the shopsmith have a band saw?
As with all Shopsmith special purpose tools, your bandsaw offers a number of great features and accessories to help you make everything you make – better.
What size bandsaw blade fits a shopsmith?
1/4″ Combination Bandsaw Blade Standard with the Shopsmith Bandsaw. 3/4-inch minimum radius.
What size is shopsmith bandsaw use?
The Shopsmith Bandsaw accepts a full range of blade sizes from 1/16-inch, for fine, intricate scroll work (optional Cool Blocks® recommended) to 5/8-inch wide (for resawing and cutting straight lines or gradual curves in thick stock).