Bandsaw blade repair

Buy a new one. Measure the old Blade, or take it with you to Buy the new one. I have an old Craftsman Bandsaw so I always get the Saw-Blades from Sears. The make of your Saw will likely determine where to find replacements easiest.
 
Derek
I have a 10" Delta/Rockwell I bought new back in 74 and decided to try decoy carving again. Sawing a head out of pine I used too heavy of a hand, not having used the saw for some years and I snapped it. A local metal worker ( welder, etc.)tells me they aren't repairable but I thought years ago they could be brazed (spl? Maybe Dave McCann could answer that. It's pretty evident the saw is too small for cutting out the head anyway. I did buy a new blade but just curious as to repair.
wis boz
 
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Jim,

If the blade is that old, I probably wouldn't bother repairing it. I get my blades from Saws International in Rockford. Usually about $8 for a 105" blade. If you need anything cut out feel free to stop by and use my saw whenever you need to.

Brian
 
Thanks Brian, for $8 bucks, you're right. No need to repair it and thanks for the offer to use your bandsaw.
wis boz
 
That's pretty much why I suggested getting a new one. None of the Blades I ever broke were worth repairing.

I would think most Guys just replace em...
 
In our boat shop we have five bandsaws with blades of different configurations. Our sharpening company has blade material on rolls and cuts and welds whatever size, width or tooth count we want, like others said these blades are 8- 10 dollars a piece.Once in a while we will break one while it is still sharp, they will reweld it for a couple of dollars.Its best to know your blade length and buy blades from a saw sharpening shop. They can help you optimize the efficiency of your saw by providing you with a small variety of blades for different cuts, You will be amazed at how efficient your saw becomes with the right blade for the right job! Ask a local cabinet shop who does their saw sharpening. A while back Woodenboat magazine did an article on a very famous boat builder, when asked if he had to build a boat and could only have 0ne power tool what would he choose? he said a Bandsaw!
 
The guy in the video made it look easy. The cost of the kit would buy several new blades however. Thanks for your input.
wis boz
 
I am typing this with my left hand as my bandsaw cut through tendons on my right hand last Friday. Sharp blades are the key...be safe and wear gloves. I was in a hurry and paid for it.
 
Amen to the sharp blade principle. I have been building wood and epoxy boats for most of my working life and am well past early social security age. I have only been bitten once by a power tool and it was a DULL BANDSAW! caught my lefy wrist bone as i was smoking an eight of an inch off the end of a piece of white oak. Had that dull ache that broken bones give, hurt right up to my shoulder for a month, the cut healed in a couple of days and wasnt much of an issue the wrist bone was another story. Will never use a dull band saw again. Rich
 
Bill
I had seen the previous post that you had an accident. Sorry to hear that and I'm sure you had a great surgeon and that you'll have a good rehab although it will be slow. Follow your OT & PT instructions and good luck!
wis boz
 
Jim - Buy a new one. Generally, when bandsaw blades break they are dull and fatigued. That is not a good blade to use. Here is where I get mine. Best in the business. They'll cut them to length, give'em a credit card and they'll be on your doorstep in 3 days.

AAA Saw & Tool Service & Supply
1407 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 738-4100
 
The bandsaw blades suold be repairable.I think if you when to www.woodcraft.com or www.grizzly.com you should be able to find a bandsaw repair kit.
Good thing to have around if doing alot of bandsaw work.Especialy when one breaks and don't have another to replace it right away
 
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Wis,
what Rich said. A dull blade is not worth the hart ache. A new sharp blade is a pleasure to cut with and will keep you from pushing too hard.

Unless you plan on using a large number of blades buying a welding or brazing kit is not as easy as keeping a few spares around for the saw.
 
Robert, I love your frugalness as I too want to get the most out of those things I buy, but Pat and Bob are correct in that repairing a blade does not make it sharp and safe. The $4 you would save after depreciating the cost of the repair kit pales to the thousands I have spent on reconstructive surgery to my right hand and who knows what my long term consequences will be. Be safe brother for you are more valuable than a few bucks saved.
 
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