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    Well I have picked up the bandsaw this morning, I thought I would ditch the blade it csme with and get a resaw blade and a general purpose blade.
    I am interested in others opinions regarding tpi and blade thickness.
    The manual states it can take a 30mm wide blade, has anyone done this?

    Thanks in advance

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    Hi,

    I use a 2tpi, 30mm wide blade for just about everything, but most of my work is resawing. I get good clean cuts in good time. My suggestion is that you find a high standard blade manufacturer (such as McDivens in Williamstown Victoria) and discuss what you want to achieve. They will probably offer you a solution fitted to your needs. Makes all the difference. I'm sure there will be a suitable blade maker in Brisbane.

    Regards,

    Rob

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    Thanks Rob,
    There is combined Saw and Knife here in Qld, I'll have a chat with them. Good to see others resawing with the Artisan

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    If the budget allows buy a Carbide tipped blade such as Lennox Trimaster for re-sawing, the finish off the blade is simply astounding. In my humble opinion a 3/4" blade is as wide as you need go for re-sawing as the saw is going to apply maximum tension to the blade where it might not to the 30mm blade. Re-sawing is all about beam strength in the blade and not so much about band width in my experience.
    CHRIS

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    That makes sense. I'll talk to the manager of the sharpening business about that.

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    With respect to the carbide blade, I would suggest that unless you’re positive the saw can tension a 30mm blade, rather than marketing specs, you purchase a cheaper one first, then replace with a carbide blade when it needs replacing.

    Lance

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    Lance,
    I would only be getting a bi metal blade for resawing, i cant justify the price of a carbide tipped blade. An earlier post stated that he ran a 30mm blade I nelieve successfully so some credence should be placed in his judgement also.

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    I had a chatvto the machinist and owner and It was recommended that I use a 1" by 1 tooth percinch for resawing (bimetal) and a 3/8" 4tpi bi metal for smaller work. I have a 5/8" that came with it as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tomartomau View Post
    An earlier post stated that he ran a 30mm blade I nelieve successfully so some credence should be placed in his judgement also.
    Sorry, I missed that, no disrespect intended.

    Lance

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