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How to Choose the Right Bandsaw Blade for MetalMetal is not impressed by the most expensive blade on the rack. It wants the right blade for the job.Thin-wall tubing and a six-inch solid bar may both be mild steel, but they should not be cut with the same TPI. A fine blade can pack with chips in a large solid. A coarse blade can hammer through thin tubing with too few teeth engaged and strip them off.To choose the right metal-cutting bandsaw blade, consider:The metal and its hardnessWhether the workpiece is solid, tubing, pipe, a profile or a bundleHow much metal the blade passes through at one..

How to Choose the Right Bandsaw Blade for WoodThe best bandsaw blade for wood is not necessarily the most expensive one—or the one with the most teeth. It is the one that matches the cut.A narrow, flexible blade can follow a tight curve through plywood. A wide, coarse blade can track straight while resawing an eight-inch hardwood board. Ask either blade to do the other one’s job and you are likely to get heat, wandering and frustration.To choose the right blade, consider:The cut you are makingThe type and thickness of the woodThe tightest radius you need to cutThe blade dimensions your saw can..

Bandsaw blades from Online Supply are custom made to your specific requirements, so you can get the best possible blade for your particular application. If you already know what you need, then head on over to our Custom Welded Bandsaws page and fill out the custom blade form. If you are not sure, then keep reading and we will help you figure out what would work best for you! Note on 3 Wheel Bandsaws and Bench Top “Hobby” Saws  –  These hobby saws typically have wheels that are 10” or less in diameter and require a special thin guage, flexible bandsaw blade. ..