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    Obviously there is a max blade width that a bandsaw can accept.

    Is there a method on how to determine this?

    I would like to do some tight stuff by changing blades some resawing etc

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    Quote Originally Posted by eskimo View Post
    Obviously there is a max blade width that a bandsaw can accept.
    Is there a method on how to determine this?
    I would like to do some tight stuff by changing blades some resawing etc
    Not sure what you mean by "tight stuff"???

    I used to think the width of the tyres had something to do with it but the bandsaw mill I'm using runs 2" wide blades with tyres that are about 3/4" wide.

    On my 19" BS the manual says it can run anywhere between 1/8 and 1.25" wide blades.

    It might have something to do with the amount of tension that a BS can safely generate without damage?

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    The wheel dia normally limits the max blade size used as the larger blades cannot bend around a tight radius. The guides then limit the minimum blade size.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobL View Post
    Not sure what you mean by "tight stuff"???
    small circumference like/similar to that that a scroll saw can do..I know it can never get a tight as scroll but that idea

    My BS is Elektra Beckum 450. current blade is 12mm

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    Quote Originally Posted by eskimo View Post
    small circumference like/similar to that that a scroll saw can do..I know it can never get a tight as scroll but that idea

    My BS is Elektra Beckum 450. current blade is 12mm

    OK then something like a 3mm blade is maybe what you need, That should be no problem.

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