How to choose a bench-top band saw for wood? We will advise!
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How to choose a bandsaw blade for wood
You can choose a bandsaw blade for wood in four steps: thickness based on your saw's wheels, width based on the tightest curve, pitch based on the depth of cut and tooth shape based on the type of wood. You'll find the blade length on your saw's page.
Choose your saw
On your saw's page you'll find the correct blade length, recommended blades and often a discounted set of three blades. Have a PARKSIDE from Lidl? We pick blades for it in a separate guide.
What you cut and which blade you need
| What you cut | Blade |
|---|---|
| Fine shapes, wood and plywood up to 10 mm | 3 × 0.65 mm, 14 Regular |
| Shapes with a radius from 15 mm, wood up to 50 mm | 6 × 0.65 mm, 6 Skip (softwood) or 6 Hook (hardwood) small wheels: 6 × 0.5 mm, 6 Skip |
| Boards and plywood up to 25 mm | 8 × 0.65 mm, 8 Regular |
| Curves with a radius from 40 mm, wood up to 50 mm | 10 × 0.65 mm, 6 Regular or 4 Hook (hardwood) small wheels: 10 × 0.5 mm, 4 Skip |
| Straight cuts, boards and beams 20–80 mm | 13 × 0.65 mm, 3 Skip (softwood) or 4 Hook (hardwood) small wheels: 13 × 0.5 mm, 4 Skip |
| Thick wood 100–200 mm, saws with wheels from 450 mm | 19 × 0.8 mm, 3 Skip (softwood) or 2 Hook (hardwood) |
Small wheels: if your saw has wheels up to 280 mm, go for a thickness of 0.5 mm, as a thinner blade is less likely to break. We make 3 and 8 mm blades in 0.65 mm thickness only. Many customers use 0.65 mm even on small saws and are happy with it: our best-selling bandsaw blade size for wood is 6 × 0.65 mm.
How to choose a band saw blade for wood?
Choosing a blade step by step
This is the same process we use when recommending blades in our advice service: saw, curve, depth of cut, type of wood.
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Blade thickness by wheel size
Divide the wheel diameter by 500 to get a rough maximum blade thickness. A 330 mm wheel: 330 ÷ 500 = 0.66, so a 0.65 mm blade. A blade that is too thick for small wheels will break sooner.
0.36–0.5 mm
wheels up to 200 mm
0.5 mm
wheels 200–280 mm
0.65 mm
wheels 280–450 mm
0.8 mm
wheels 450–600 mm
0.9–1.3 mm
wheels from 600 mm, sawmill bandsaws
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Width by tightest curve
Width is measured from the tooth tip to the back edge. Take the widest blade that can still cut your tightest curve: a wider blade cuts straighter and lasts longer.
3 mm
radius from 3 mm
6 mm
radius from 15 mm
10 mm
radius from 40 mm (80 mm circle)
13 mm
radius from 65 mm
Blades 32 mm and wider are only suitable for straight cuts. On saws with wheels up to 350 mm, don't fit a blade wider than 13 mm. A 7 mm width is not a standard size, so take 6 or 8 mm. More in the article Choosing the width of a bandsaw blade for wood.
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Pitch by depth of cut
Pitch is given in TPI, i.e. the number of teeth per inch (25.4 mm). At 2 TPI the tooth tips are 13 mm apart, at 14 TPI only 1.8 mm. The higher the number, the smaller the tooth and the finer the cut.
| Depth of cut | Pitch | Use |
|---|---|---|
| up to 10 mm | 10–14 TPI | fine scrollwork in wood, plywood and plastic |
| 10–25 mm | 6–8 TPI | dry wood and hardwood, plywood, plastics |
| 25–100 mm | 2–4 TPI | coarser cuts and ripping |
Depth of cut is the thickness of the wood the blade is cutting through. In practice, a 6 TPI blade handles roughly 50 mm and a 4 TPI blade 80 mm. A tooth that is too fine clogs with sawdust, the blade wanders and the wood burns. A tooth that is too coarse cuts roughly and tears out the fibres. More in the article Choosing tooth pitch for a bandsaw blade for wood.
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Tooth shape by type of wood
Regular
Straight tooth face. Smooth, clean cut.
all-purpose, thin materials · usually 6–14 TPI
Skip
One tooth is left out, so there is a larger gap between the teeth that clogs less with sawdust.
soft and damp wood · usually 3–6 TPI
Hook
Tooth face angled at 10°. Aggressive tooth, fast cut.
hardwood, thick pieces · usually 2–4 TPI
Blade for hardwood (oak, beech, robinia): Hook tooth, pitch based on the depth of cut and a lower blade speed. For a very clean cut in hard and exotic wood, use a carbide-tipped blade. However, it needs a saw with wheels from 300 mm and pays off mainly in production work.
Blade speed
On vertical wood bandsaws, blade speed usually ranges from 300 to 900 m/min. Small hobby saws have a fixed speed, mostly 600 or 900 m/min. On larger saws you change it by moving the V-belt to another pulley, and some have continuously variable speed control.
lower
hardwood and fine shapes; the blade lasts up to 3× longer
higher
rough cuts, softwood and large cross-sections
With every revolution, the blade bends twice and straightens twice. Depending on its width and tension, it withstands 15,000 to 500,000 bends, while the narrowest 3 mm blade manages only 15,000 to 30,000. So don't leave the saw running idle. Conversely, at too low a speed the gaps between the teeth clog up and the blade won't bite into the cut.
Not cutting wood? Bricks, aerated concrete, composite panels, tyres, foams or polystyrene need a special blade, a band knife or a cutting wire. You'll find an overview in the article How to cut unconventional or special materials.
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Common questions from our advice service
Customer questions and our answers.
? On my small saw, the blade breaks after a few hours. What can I do?
On wheels of around 250 mm, a thinner blade lasts longer. For the Scheppach Basa HBS 261 and cutting shapes, we recommend a 6 × 0.5 mm blade with a 6 Skip pitch. You'll find other causes in the article Why bandsaw blades for wood break.
? Which blade for 50 mm robinia and curves 100 mm in diameter?
You can cut a curve 100 mm in diameter (50 mm radius) with a 10 mm blade; for 50 mm of hard robinia, take a coarser pitch of 4. For the Scheppach Basa HBS 261 we recommend 10 × 0.65 mm, 4 Hook. If the blade breaks on its 250 mm wheels, go for the thinner 10 × 0.5 mm, 4 Skip.
? Which pitch should I choose for 18 mm plywood?
8, or alternatively 10 teeth per inch. Choose the width depending on whether you cut straight or cut out shapes. For the Metabo BAS 261, for example, 8 × 0.65 mm, 8 Regular.
? Why does the blade burn the wood?
The usual cause is a pitch that is too fine: the blade can't clear the sawdust fast enough and chokes in the cut. Wood is also burnt by dull teeth or teeth clogged with sawdust and glue, and by a blade speed that is too high. Try a coarser pitch, a new blade or a lower speed.
? I want the narrowest possible cut in expensive wood. Which blade?
The thinnest blade, 6 × 0.36 mm with a 10 Regular pitch. Its kerf is about 1 mm, the smallest of all our wood blades. For the JET JWBS-9X with a 1575 mm blade, it's this blade.
? Is it worth sharpening a dull blade?
Not with thin wood blades. Sharpening would be expensive, and an older blade tends to be stretched and has lost its original tooth set. It's better to buy a new one.
? My saw needs a blade of an unusual length. Can I get one?
Yes. We weld all our blades to measure, so the length doesn't matter. If you can't find your saw, enter the length in the bandsaw blade configurator for wood. We explain how to measure the length in the article How to determine the length of a bandsaw blade.
? I have a sawmill bandsaw. Which blade and what speed?
Our sawmill bandsaw blades are 27 to 38 mm wide and usually 0.9 or 1.1 mm thick. A 1.1 mm blade needs wheels of at least 550 mm. The blade speed should be 20 to 35 m/s, i.e. 1,200 to 2,100 m/min. You'll find the range in the sawmill bandsaw blades category.
Didn't find an answer? Tell us in the comments below the article which saw you have, what you cut and how thick the wood is. Or contact us directly.
Your questions
Dear Customer, thank you for your inquiry. All our bandsaw blades are welded to measure, so the length is not a problem for us, even if 1902 mm is a rather unusual size.
With a wheel diameter of 300 mm, we recommend using a blade with a maximum thickness of 0.65 mm. Therefore, an 8 × 0.65 mm blade is a correct choice.
Unfortunately, in the 8 × 0.65 mm size, the 6 TPI pitch is not available.
However, we can offer you the following Flexback blades:
Flexback 1902 × 6 × 0.65 mm
Flexback 1902 × 10 × 0.65 mm
Best regards, The Dudr Saw Team
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. The Starter kit is created by us to facilitate the initial needs of users when choosing and to give them the opportunity to try different types of bandsaws. Cuts, you can also order individual bandsaws – only those that you consider most suitable for your work.
You are right that with such a small bandsaw for cutting with a small wheel diameter, a thickness of 0.5 mm is usually recommended, as it is thinner and reduces the risk of the bandsaw slipping. On the other hand, many of our customers use bandsaws with a thickness of 0.65 mm on this model and are very satisfied. The thinner bandsaw is stronger, works more stably, and they do not experience slipping problems (it is possible they simply do not cut so intensely).
This is precisely why we have included bandsaws with a thickness of 0.65 mm in the Starter kit – to give them the opportunity to judge for themselves whether they are suitable for you. If it turns out that this thickness works well with your machine, you will have a significantly larger selection of models in the future compared to bandsaws with a 0.5 mm thickness.
For more demanding cutting of acacia and diseased wood (hardwoods) with a material thickness of 50–60 mm, we would recommend:
Flexback 1400×13×0.65 mm TPI 4 Hook
if you will be cutting material up to 90 mm in height, then Flexback 1400×13×0.65 mm TPI 3 Hook is even more suitable.
Thank you! Sincerely, The Simonds Team
Dear Mr. Iványi! Thank you for your interest. For the task you mentioned (longitudinal cutting of hard exotic wood, fernambuk, boards 15–18 mm thick, with minimal material loss and precise cutting guidance), we recommend the following saw blades:
1. Flexback 1575x6x0.36 mm TPI 10 Regular – This is our thinnest Flexback blade. Kerf: approx. 1.0 mm. It has hardened tooth tips. It is a particularly good choice if the goal is the smallest possible material loss.
2. Flexback 1575x6x0.36 mm TPI 6 Skip – Has the same kerf of approx. 1.0 mm. Due to its larger tooth pitch, it ensures faster chip removal. It is also worth trying for longitudinal cuts.
3. Carbide Wood 1575x13x0.6 mm TPI 1.5–2 – We developed it primarily for the longitudinal cutting of exotic and hardwood species. Kerf: approx. 1.2 mm. It has a variable tooth pitch (approx. 12–16 mm), but it cuts boards 15–18 mm thick without any problems.
It leaves a very nice, smooth cutting surface because the teeth are not set but are made of carbide with side grinding. You can read more about the Carbide Wood product line here: Carbide Wood
Best regards, the Simonds team
Good morning, for your application (cutting 3D shapes up to about 80 mm thick, even in hardwood), we recommend the following blade: Flexback 1490 6 0.65 mm – 4 Hook teeth
This blade is suitable for material thicknesses of about 20–80 mm and ensures good chip evacuation. The 6 mm width is also ideal for making curved cuts and 3D shapes.
Kind regards Dudr Saw Team
Dear Sir, thank you for your inquiry. Our widest band saw blade for log sawing is available in the size of 38 x 1.1 mm, in the RipperS PREMIUM version, specially developed for lengthwise sawing of logs. For lengthwise sawing of freshly sawn pine with a diameter of approximately 250 mm, we recommend the following band saw blade: RipperS PREMIUM 4300 x 38 x 1.1 mm – SOFT (primarily for softwood, for fast and efficient lengthwise sawing).
RipperS PREMIUM is manufactured exclusively on demand, therefore the production time is approximately 14 days.
For cutting firewood (with a diameter of up to approx. 10 cm), we recommend a narrower and more flexible band saw blade, for example: Flexback 4300 x 19 x 0.8 mm – TPI 3 Skip
We keep the Flexback blade in stock on rolls, so we only weld it to the desired length and can ship it in a short time.
⚠️When cutting firewood, please pay special attention to safety. The material to be cut must always be securely fastened and supported, as round or short pieces can be unstable.
Delivery is via courier to the specified address.
If you have any further questions regarding the selection of the correct tooth pitch, we will be happy to assist you.
Regards, Dudr Saw Team
Good day, thank you for your response. The development of saw blades is closely related to progress in manufacturing technologies and cost aspects. While the development of saw blades for wood has not progressed as far as for metal, some manufacturing operations such as tooth milling (grinding), hardening, and setting are similar.
Saw blades for wood typically have a constant pitch and a simple tooth set of three teeth. In recent decades, primarily the shape of the teeth has changed, and we currently offer only saw blades with hardened teeth. We no longer offer saw blades with unhardened teeth because their performance and lifespan are lower. During manufacturing, the teeth of the saw blade are milled or ground. 40 coils of band steel, each 250 meters long, pass through a machine with a rotary cutter (or grinding wheel) into a bundle and are then wound back onto 40 coils. A profiled rotary cutter (or profiled grinding wheel) 150 mm wide grinds teeth on a 150 mm long section in a bundle of 40 blades at once in a short time. 10 kilometers of toothed band steel can be produced in one cycle. Subsequently, the individual coils are automatically set. It is interesting that only one operator can handle all these manufacturing processes.
Regarding saw blades for logs, it makes sense to resharpen and set them industrially, whereas for table saw blades, it is not cost-effective. The price difference (between a new saw blade and a repair), productivity (how much a new and resharpened saw blade cuts), and above all the complexity of the repair process (administration, blades are sent by courier service, some blades are no longer set, some blades have cracks or are stretched and the grinder spends more time on them) play a major role.
With regard to saw blades for metal, they were previously manufactured with a constant tooth pitch, as this was the simpler choice. However, as the quality of steels improved, the need arose to develop more sophisticated saw blades. Newer blades have a variable tooth pitch, which helps to eliminate vibrations that occur when cutting with a constant pitch. This ensures a longer lifespan of the edge. Today, some manufacturers, such as the Simonds brand, even offer saw blades with a variable tooth face and back angle, specifically to improve cutting properties. Also, today it is common for metal bandsaws to have a "variable set". This means that, whereas previously the teeth were set only to the left, right, and straight, today, for example, 7 teeth are progressively set more and more. This results in better chip formation and a smoother cut. This is a fact.
I always say that a saw blade should pay for itself. If not, it may be due to the machine or incorrect use, and this often needs to be addressed.
I believe this information will be useful to you. If you have further questions or need more details, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you, good luck, Regards,
Pavel Dudr
Good day, Thank you for your inquiry. For cutting dry oak planks approximately 40 mm thick with many small radii on the Hammer N 4400 bandsaw, we recommend the saw blade Flexback 3980 uevo10 uevo0.65 mm – 6 TPI hook. With this blade width, you can cut curves with a radius of approximately 40 mm (e.g., a circle with a diameter of 80 mm). Alternatively, you can also try a narrower blade such as Flexback 3980 uevo6 uevo0.65 mm – 6 TPI hook. This allows for very tight radii down to approximately 15 mm (circles with a diameter of about 30 mm). We recommend trying both variants to see which blade works best for you. If you have further questions, we are happy to assist you.
Sincerely, Your Dudrsaw Team
Hello, we would recommend a wider saw for straight cuts, e.g. Flexback 2450x16x0.65 TPI 3-Skip (cutting height 25-120 mm) and for cutting shapes Flexback 2450x6x0.65 TPI 4-Skip bandsaw (cutting height 20-80 mm).
Good luck, regards from the Dudr Saw team
Hello, for such pieces you need something with a large tooth pitch and ideally with HOOK geometry. But for this saw, you can only use blades up to 13mm max, and in this case I can offer:
https://www.dudrsaw.eu/band-saw-blade-configurator-for-wood/produkt-15/1826/13-x-0-65/4-hook or https://www.dudrsaw.eu/band-saw-blade-configurator-for-wood/produkt-15/1826/13-x-0-65/3-skip
Standa Kolarík | kolarik@simonds.pl
Good day,
I recommend the FlexBack 13x0.65 TPI 4 saw blade, you can find the price at the link below.
Saw blade for wood 2240/13x0.65/4-Hook
Sincerely,
Vojtěch Wolf
Product Manager
Dear Sir, unfortunately we do not sharpen saw blades as it is too expensive and complicated. Saw blades that are used frequently are stretched (warped), some have broken teeth and a small kerf (cut thickness). We only sharpen saw blades for logs. Regards, Dudr Saw team.< /p>
Hello, it depends on how big the pieces are, whether they are straight or not. But the most important thing is the size of your saw (length, band width, etc.).
In general, look for hook-tooth bandsaws in our offer (good for oak and similar hardwoods), always with the appropriate number of teeth according to the material being cut. Alternatively, after CarbidWood bands, if you are looking for a high-quality cut and don't mind the higher price.
I recommend this article, it could help a lot https://www.dudrsaw.eu/technical-articles-and-advice/how-to-choose-a-band-saw-blade-for-wood-2
I assume you have a carpentry saw, not an angle saw.
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Good morning, thank you for your inquiry. For cutting HEB and UPE steel profiles (100–120 mm) made of S235 and S355 steel, we recommend the SBX cutting band, which features reinforced teeth and a larger pitch. This band is particularly well-suited for cutting profiles and offers a good balance between cutting speed and band longevity. For standard cutting of individual profiles, we recommend a TPI 4/6 tooth pitch - 2910x27x0.9 TPI 4/6. If you plan to cut multiple elements simultaneously (in bundles), we recommend using a coarser TPI 3/4 pitch, which better removes chips and reduces the risk of tooth damage - 2910x27x0.9 TPI 3/4. Sincerely, the Simonds team.
Good day, the band speed (I assume a narrow 27-38mm) for logs should be 20 to 35 m/s. If you are building a saw, I recommend reading the article HOW TO BUILD A BAND SAW.
For log band saws, we offer RipperS PREMIUM log band saws from 27-38 mm width - you can find the complete offer here.
If you would like wider log band saws, e.g. 80 mm width and more, please contact our sister company Dudr Tools s.r.o., which also does complete service of log band saws, both wide and narrow RipperS PREMIUM from 32-38 mm width (from 3 meters length).
Thank you, have a nice day
Pavel Dudr
Good day, for a more detailed assessment, we would need to know the exact dimensions of the band you are currently using, as well as the dimensions of the cut material. According to your description, it could be a too fine tooth pitch, where the band does not manage to eject the chips and consequently "chokes", or a too high speed of the band saw. We would be pleased if you contact us at info@simonds.cz or by phone at 777992120. Best regards, Jiři Paprčka.
Good day, Jure, thank you for your inquiry! For a narrower and smoother cut, we recommend trying a thinner saw blade with a higher tooth density. An example of such a blade that would better suit your needs is: Flexback 1795 × 6 × 0.36 TPI 10 Regular. This thinner version with more teeth (Regular) makes a more precise and smoother cut. If you need any other advice when choosing, I am happy to help. Best regards, Dudr Saw
Good morning, thank you for your message. It is difficult to say with absolute certainty from a distance, however, based on what you describe, I would recommend trying a stiffer blade, particularly with a thickness of 0.65 mm.
Specifically, you could test this variant: Flexback 1572 uevo 6 uevo 0.65 mm – TPI 6 – Regular tooth
Compared to the original 0.5 mm blade, the 0.65 mm thickness offers greater cutting stability and reduces the blade's tendency to deviate, especially after a certain period of use. The Regular tooth is a universal profile, suitable for both softwoods and hardwoods. The 6 TPI (teeth per inch) pitch is suitable for an indicative cutting height of approximately 15–50 mm.
For further reading, we also recommend this technical article, which addresses the most common causes of problems with wood cutting bandsaw blades: Why do wood cutting bandsaw blades break? We know the answer
Best regards, The DudrSaw Team
Thank you for your positive feedback. Kind regards, the Dudr team.
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Please refer to this article to select the width of the bandsaw blade you need. It depends on the radius you need to cut. For example, the Flexback bandsaw blade 2680x13x0.65 is ideal for a radius of 65 mm. Then choose the tooth pitch. This depends on how thick the wood you are cutting is.
Thank you and good luck, best regards from the Dudr Saw team
Dear customer, we can offer the RipperS PREMIUM band saw blade, which is suitable for cutting logs. Below I am sending a purchase link for cutting coniferous and hardwood.
RipperS PREMIUM
Hello,
2040 is the length of the saw blade. It depends on the diameter of your wheels. If you have wheels with a diameter of, for example, 250 mm, the distance between the wheel axles is (2040 - 250x3.14)/2 = 627.5 mm.
Good luck, the Simonds team greets you.
Hello, we can recommend a blade with a thickness of 0.5 mm and the coarsest TPI division of 4. We are sending a link to purchase: Flexback 13x0.5 TPI 4. Best regards, the Dudr team
Hello, generally the most recommended is the CarbideWood band https://www.simonds.pl/tasmy-tnace/carbide-wood specifically for hard and exotic wood.
I am just not 100% sure of its usefulness for using this material "from a few mm". There I would rather look for a flexback band, where smaller teeth suitable for thin materials are also available.
S.Kolarik | kolarik@simonds.cz
Good day, we recommend reading the article HOW TO CHOOSE A WOOD SAW BLADE? # 2. For a cutting height of up to 120 mm, you can use a TPI pitch of 2, 3, or 4 and the largest band width that your saw allows. Regards, Team Dudr.
Good day, thank you for your inquiry. The saw has 3 wheels with a diameter of 250 mm, I recommend using a saw blade with a thickness of 0.5 mm. There are more bends than on a standard two-wheel band saw. Using a thicker saw blade may cause the saw blade to break. Is the belt length 2450 mm? I would recommend this belt with a 4 TPI or finer 6 TPI pitch: Flexback 2450x6x0.5
Check the length and change it in the configurator if necessary. A width of 8 mm would be sufficient for cutting a 30 mm radius, but this blade is only available in a thickness of 0.65 mm. If the blades do not break (due to the bends), I would recommend trying this blade with a TPI 6 or TPI 4 pitch as well: Flexback 2450 x 8 x 0.65.
Thank you, good luck
Pavel Dudr
Hello, unfortunately this exact combination is not available. However, I can offer 1400x6x0.65 10tpi, or other combinations
https://www.dudrsaw.eu/band-saw-blade-configurator-for-wood/1400/6-x-0-65
S. Kolařík
Good day,
thank you for your inquiry.
I suspect the problem might be with the guides. If you have original guides with wooden blocks on your saw, we recommend new guides from the manufacturer Gunsmithjm - the saw cuts incomparably better with these guides.
You can purchase them here:
https://gunsmithjm.blogspot.com/2019/01/vedeni-pasova-pila-p-320-ii-toto-je.html
Orders via email to gunsmithjm@centrum.cz
I believe this will help.
Also, a large tooth (3 TPI) and the widest possible blade, ideally 13 mm wide for straight cuts, might help.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kamil Šimeček - technical advisor
Good afternoon, the widest log band saw blade we offer on our website is 38mm. I just want to point out that the blade is 1.1mm thick, so the diameter of the saw wheels should be at least 550mm. Below I send you a link to a specific band.
https://www.dudrsaw.eu/band-saw-blade-configurator-for-wood/4500/38-x-1-10
Sincerely
Jiří Paprčka
Sales Department
Good day, this material is not bimetal but carbon steel. Of course, it can be ordered and we have enough in stock, unfortunately, we cannot sharpen the 2hook pitch
https://www.simonds.cz/cs/o-simonds/rippers-premium?utm_source=disc&utm_medium=reference&utm_campaign=s-lead
S.Kolářík
Good day, 15,000-500,000 bends. If you want to calculate how many times the saw band goes around in a circle, it is divided by 2. If you had a bandsaw with 3 wheels, it would be divided by 3. We mainly wanted to point out that the number of bends of the saw band should not be underestimated. What exactly are you addressing? Feel free to ask here or contact us https://www.dudrsaw.eu/contacts. Thank you for the question, have a nice day. Pavel Dudr
Good day, thank you for your inquiry. For cutting out smaller shapes from solid wood or plywood on the Scheppach HBS 261 saw, we would recommend a saw blade with a smaller thickness (if there are problems with tearing), for example Flexback 1790x6x0.5 TPI 6 skip. This type of blade is suitable for cutting out and may be less prone to breaking when bending on small wheels with a diameter of 250 mm. I recommend you read the article: Why do saw blades for wood break? We know the answers.
Good luck, regards the Dudr Saw team.
Good morning, for cutting hardwood with a cutting height of 100 - 200 mm, I would recommend the Flexback saw blade. This type of blade is suitable for hardwood and provides a clean cut. The recommended blade length for your Record Power 350 S saw is 2629 mm.
Here is a link to the Flexback saw blade that might be suitable: Flexback 2629x19x0.8 mm. Tooth pitch (TPI) 2 - Hook.
If you want a really smooth cut, you can use a saw blade with carbide teeth, such as Carbide Wood 2629x20x0.6 mm TPI 1.5-2.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I wish you successful cutting! Sincerely Pavel Dudr
Good day, thank you for your inquiry. We would recommend the Flexback 1790x10x0.65 4TPI.
Sincerely, The Simonds Team
Good day, thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, we do not sharpen thin carpenter's saw blades, nor do we know if anyone still does. The problem was the price, it was too expensive. Saw blades are often stretched, sometimes there is a crack, the teeth are no longer as sharp as when they are new, and a person had to stand at the grinder. It is better to buy new ones. Some DIY enthusiasts sharpen the blades by hand on a bench grinder with a thin, beveled grinding wheel. Thank you, regards Pavel Dudr
Good day, you should try to balance the bandsaw wheels at least manually, so that the blade does not jump. The thickness of the saw blade should be the wheel diameter divided by 500. In your case, this is 280/500 = 0.56 mm. However, since you want to rip material, you should use a thicker blade of 0.65 mm, which is also available with larger tooth pitches, which are specifically designed for straight ripping of wood. The widest saw blade for you will therefore be 16x0.65mm, and I would recommend the largest possible pitch, i.e. 3 TPI (teeth per 1 inch) for ripping with a cutting height of 25-120 mm. This should enable you to rip everything you specify. You will see what cutting height your saw can handle with the blade and how the cut will look. If you choose a smaller pitch, the cut will be smoother, but the blade will not handle larger dimensions. If you have unbalanced wheels, the wood surface will likely still be uneven due to vibrations. As for saw blade recommendations, I recommend trying several types and then buying what suits you. For cutting shapes, I would recommend starting with the saw blade 1826x6x0.65 TPI 8-Regular. What to watch out for is hard to say, the only thing that comes to mind is that when ripping, especially logs, you must have the log firmly supported or clamped, otherwise the material will pinch the blade in an instant (the blade will "kick") and you will destroy both the blade and the material. You'll see, you'll figure it out, just write if anything comes up ;-). Good luck, best regards Pavel Dudr
Good day, specifically for 18 mm plywood, I would take 8 or 10 teeth per inch. The width depending on how precisely you need to cut/profile.
I recommend reading this article - https://www.dudrsaw.eu/technical-articles-and-advice/how-to-choose-a-band-saw-blade-for-wood-2
Alternatively, sets for the given saw are also a good option - https://www.simonds.cz/pasove-pily/bas-261
S. Kolářik | kolarik@simonds.cz
Good day, it depends on how large the figures will be, on the one hand, how high the material is (for a 5mm cut-out you need a different pitch than for 50mm), on the other hand, how detailed the cutting trajectory will be (for small curves you need a narrow blade, but there the choice of pitch is limited).
In general, but with the given blade length and the assumption of what you can cut on it, I think it could be something like 1490x6x0.65 8tpi - that is for material 10-30mm in height and you can cut even quite small curves with it. This could be a starting point for your choice, based on which you will fine-tune the most suitable one for your reality with the help of the article above.
S. Kolařík
Good morning,
we are able to arrange sharpening of log band saw blades from a band width of 32mm. We do not sharpen woodworking saw blades, as the cost of transport and sharpening could exceed the price of the band itself.
For more information, you can contact us at the email address info@simonds.cz
Team Dudr Saw.
Good day, we sell the blades ourselves in Slovakia. You can choose from www.simonds.sk
Good day,
I recommend measuring the correct blade length by using a string on the old blade over the exposed wheels.
The original dimension is 2040mm https://www.dudrsaw.eu/band-saw-blade-configurator-for-wood/2040/13-x-0-65
After modifications, however, length changes often occur and orders for this saw range between 2000mm and 2040mm.
The blade width and pitch need to be chosen according to the material being cut, the maximum width is, but the recommended one is 13mm see link.
https://www.simonds.cz/sk/technicke-clanky-a-rady/ako-vybrat-pilovy-pas-na-drevo-2
If you have any information, please call +420 774 435 667
Regards
Volf