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  1. 28th August 2012, 11:26 AM #1
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    Hi guys. Thought I should try this bandsawn box caper and I'm in need of advice on blade type and specs. Any recommendation on OZ based suppliers would be useful too. The local guys (Gold Coast) I buy from don't do thin kerf blades.

    I have a stock BAS350B.

    On technique, is the same blade type used for each stage ? Or is it best to size and slice backs and drawer fronts with one blade and do curves and shape drawers with another ?

    Thanks in advance.
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    Hi Dabbler ......

    Plenty of good information to get you started already posted by members which will keep you busy for a while.

    To answer your questions however this is what works for me:

    1. To rip the back off the box before cutting out the drawers - my blade is 3/8" 3tpi

    2. With the back off the blade is swapped to 3/16" 6tpi to cut out the drawer shape.

    3. Give Henry Bros Saws - Bandsaw blades & circular saw blades a call to sort out your blade requirements.

    Remember to take some work in progress shots and post your progress.

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    I’ll be waiting for snapshots too.
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    I use the same blade all the time on my saw, a Startrite 301S. I always use a 1/4 6 skip and if I want to cut tighter corners I get one of my diamond whet stones and VERY carefully wipe it a few times across the two back corners of the blade with the saw running.

    The edges without the teeth You'd be surprised at what a difference it makes. No danger, but just remember not to go near those teeth!

    I even use the 1/4 6 skip for cutting big timber with no problems. My saw will take up to 8" thick.
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    Not a WIP but are some pics to show your advice was well received.

    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f60/be...1/#post1573577

    Thanks guys.
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