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  1. 8th November 2012, 02:55 PM #1
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    Hi All
    Have just taken delivery of a new Hammer N4400 bandsaw
    I intend to do a lot of resawing and cutting of raw logs into boards in time along with some boxes etc.
    I am new to the bandsaw side of things and was woundering what would be a good selection of blades to start of with.
    It came with a standard 3/4 inch blade from Hammer.
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    Hey stewie take a look at the laguna resaw king if you are going to be doing a lot of resawing, it will last you for ages and cuts such a smooth finnish. I know they might be a bit expensive but they are deffinately worth it! heres a link Resaw King - Laguna Tools - 800.234.1976
    also you might want to get the largest blade that your bandsaw will allow.

    good luck
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    I had made several orders with this SITE for blades. I don't if you can find what you are exactly looking for. Just try to visit the site.
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    Henry Bros Henry Bros Saws - Bandsaw blades & circular saw blades have always had a good reputation in these forums, I have a Hammer, and have not changed my blade/s yet but intend to get a bimetal 2 or 3 tooth 3/4 in or 1 in blade as a replacement. Give them a call
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    I use a 1/2" 3 tpi bimetal skip blade from Henry Bros for everything on my 4400.

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    By the way, what are you planning to cut?
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  8. 17th November 2012, 08:54 AM #7
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    I intend on cutting a lot of Redgum as that is what I have unlimited supply too.
    have ordered a 1 inch 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch blade in bi metal will see how they go
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    Stewy, Hammer recommend that you do not go over 3/4" on the 4400.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stewy View Post
    I intend on cutting a lot of Redgum as that is what I have unlimited supply too.
    have ordered a 1 inch 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch blade in bi metal will see how they go
    stewy

    Oh I see. Sounds good. You mentioned that you are using a bi metal blade , right choice . Me, I am using different types of blades, got Haltbar Sagen carbon, carbide and bi metal blades.
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    I wouldn't worry about using the 1in too much. I have used 1in 3TPI's from Henry Bros, for ages now, on my N4400. They work great.
    The only thing - I de-tension my blade after finishing for the day.
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  12. 20th November 2012, 10:00 AM #11
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    Thanks for the replies everyone
    Blades arrived yesterday from Mcdivins in Melb(good service too) so will try and put them to use soon
    There manual says that 1" is the max so I will certainly be using the 1" blade that I have now and see how it goes
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    No problem mate. Have fun cutting. Goodluck to those blades . Tell us soon how would those work.
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