circle jig

[mat_au]

so i made a circle cutting jig for my bandsaw to rough cut my bowl blanks. was just wondering what is the best size blade. i bought the smallest one it worked very well but then it broke the blade, so im not sure if it was the blade was to small or it was me???

[RETIRED]

I use a 3/8 3 skip tooth for nearly everything. Peninsula Saw Sharpening in Carrum Downs is where I get them.

[Pat]

Like , 3/8 3tpi blade with the back of the blade dressed to ease the sharp corners.

I have to make another circle cutting jig, now for the new Hammer.:U

[robo hippy]

Well, I think a 1/2 inch blade will cut a 5 inch diameter circle pretty easily. Blade thickness is important as well, and I prefer thicker, which I think is 0.035, but am not sure. I don't know decimals very well. My local bandsaw blade maker asked me what I was cutting and he told me. I do use bimetal blades that are made for cutting wood, and especially green wood. They need some set to the teeth to clear out the dust.

robo hippy