Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 16 to 18 of 18
  1. #16
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    back in Alberta for a while
    Age
    68
    Posts
    12,006

    Default

    I know it's not in Australia, but Lee Valley
    "offer a range of blades [1/8 x 14 tpi, 1/4 x 6 tpi, 3/8 x 4 tpi and 1/2 x 3 tpi] that fit the Rikon 10" deluxe bandsaw (models 10-306 and 10-3061). "

    Lee Valley don't say how thick the blade stock is, but it'd be fair to assume that the stock meets KMS's suggestions for blade thickness vs wheel diameter.


    In respect to the Rikon 14" saw, Lee Valley
    "offer a range of blades [3/16 x 10 tpi, 1/4 x 6 tpi, 3/8 x 4 tpi, 1/2 x 3 tpi, 5/8 x 3 tpi] that fit the Rikon 14" deluxe bandsaw (model 10-326)."

    Henry Bros [Australian manufacturer] offer the following stock [carbon steel] blades. Additional toothing options may be available for their 0.020" bands. GREEN matches with KMS's for an 6" to 8" saw, RED matches KMS for an 8" to 10" saw, BLUE matches KMS for a 12" to 14" saw

    IMPERIAL TEETH
    2 3 4 6 8 10 14 18
    1/8 x 0.18
    1/8 x .025
    3/16 x .020
    3/16 x 0.25
    1/4 x .025
    3/8 x .025
    1/2 x .025

    Personally, given the range of blades available from Lee Valley in the US and Canada for Rikon 10" saws, and the current very sharp AUS pricing for Rikon's 10" model band saw, plus your space [and $$] constraints, I think it would be worth your while to have a conversation with Henry Bros about the blade options they can offer that are suitable for a 10" saw.
    regards from Alberta, Canada

    ian

  2. # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Age
    2010
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. #17
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Sydney Upper North Shore
    Posts
    4,464

    Default

    “Red matches KMs for an 8” to 10” saw”

    Yes it does but it’s 6tpi which you inferred was unsuitable for the sawing I was doing

  4. #18
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    back in Alberta for a while
    Age
    68
    Posts
    12,006

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Lappa View Post
    “Red matches KMs for an 8” to 10” saw”

    Yes it does but it’s 6tpi which you inferred was unsuitable for the sawing I was doing
    yes, I did suggest that 6 tpi was too many teeth when sawing through 40 mm hardwood.

    However, the point I was trying to convey is if Henry Bros can source 0.020 thick steel strip that is then toothed and sharpened by them, asking the question as to whether they can tooth the same thickness stock at 3 or 4 tpi has to be a worthwhile question to ask.

    Now I don't know if Henry Bros' purchases strip that is 3/16" wide and then cut the teeth, or whether the 3/16" offered is slit off a wider band. If the latter, then the 1/8 x 14 tpi, 1/4 x 6 tpi, 3/8 x 4 tpi and 1/2 x 3 tpi bands sold in the US and Canada are all options.
    regards from Alberta, Canada

    ian

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

Similar Threads

  1. Rikon Lathe 70-220 VSR
    By jaybird in forum WOODTURNING - GENERAL
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 28th February 2020, 09:17 AM
  2. Rikon 10-306 - Where to Source
    By yvan in forum BANDSAWS
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 20th December 2019, 07:59 PM
  3. Rikon 10-342 or 10-353?
    By Gassy in forum BANDSAWS
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 24th March 2019, 01:56 PM
  4. New Rikon Mortiser Review
    By panofish in forum WOODWORK - GENERAL
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 2nd January 2015, 04:55 AM
  5. Rikon vs Woodfast... nothing new under the sun...
    By BozInOz in forum JOINTERS, MOULDERS, THICKNESSERS, ETC
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 13th September 2010, 11:00 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •