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Author:  dofthesea [ Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Band Saw Improvements
I just bought an old 18" Jet Band Saw. Does anyone know the name of the company that specializes in upgrades and other assorted tricks and details on how to set this thing up?

Or any other recommendations?

Oh and which blades are best for re-sawing? I have a lot of billets.

thanks
Author:  Pmaj7 [ Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Band Saw Improvements
Iturra Design. You have to call or write to him and he will send you the bandsaw bible.

Pat
Author:  dofthesea [ Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Band Saw Improvements
Thanks pat
Author:  Michaeldc [ Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:57 pm ]
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Whoops!
Author:  Michaeldc [ Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:57 pm ]
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Another improvement option - https://store.bullvalleyhardwood.com/la ... ts-jet-18/
Author:  CarlD [ Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Band Saw Improvements
I bought a ceramic guide setup from Laguna (Jet18). Took a while to deliver. A bit of drilling and tapping of the saw body to make it work. Runs smooth and true. Much better than the stock roller bearing setup.
Search for it in the archives. Ballbanjos had the suggestion and pics to help with the installation.
Author:  Tasmaniantone [ Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:30 pm ]
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In my humble opinion the best blade for resawing is carbon tipped, they are the bees knees.
Author:  dofthesea [ Sun Oct 03, 2021 10:34 am ]
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Which brand blade does everyone prefer? I'[d prefer quality over cheap.
Author:  Darrel Friesen [ Sun Oct 03, 2021 11:08 am ]
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If you haven't already, check out Alex Snodgrass set-up tutorials. Some of the best I've seen. https://youtu.be/wGbZqWac0jU
Author:  bftobin [ Sun Oct 03, 2021 8:20 pm ]
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dofthesea wrote:
Which brand blade does everyone prefer? I'[d prefer quality over cheap.


Blade will depend on what you're going to cut and how much you're going to cut. Mostly I use 3/16" and a 1/2" Timberwolf blades. I find I can resaw a lot of woods with a 1/2" blade if they're not high silica woods. For high silica woods, a carbide tipped blade would be in order.
Author:  SteveSmith [ Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Band Saw Improvements
I use 1/4” Timberwolf blades in my Rikon 10-325. I do have a wider blade for resawing but haven’t used it in several years and don’t remember what it is.


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Author:  dofthesea [ Wed Oct 06, 2021 1:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Band Saw Improvements
That video by Alex Snodgrass is the bomb. What a boat load of info. Exactly what I was looking for.
Author:  bcombs510 [ Wed Oct 06, 2021 1:26 pm ]
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When I resaw something and see the blade drift I can hear him yelling in the background - "There should never be drift in a bandsaw!" :D
Author:  ballbanjos [ Wed Oct 06, 2021 4:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Band Saw Improvements
I use a 1/4" Timberwolf for almost everything on my 18 inch Jet. I have a 3/4" Infinity Rip resaw blade that I use if I'm doing heavy resawing, but actually the 1/4" Timberwolf works fine for most lighter resawing too (like 4 or 5 inches thick). Using the Laguna ceramic guides makes a big difference. I rarely change to a different blade.

Dave
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