Band saw blades

[Pat B]

I need a new bandsaw blade for my Grizzly 14.5" (109" I think). I use it mostly for roughing out staves. Tell me what I need and where can I get it.

[osage outlaw]

Pat, I got a two pack of Olson blades for a reasonable price off of the big auction site for my 14" grizzly.  I have been impressed with them.

[seabass]

I also like the Olsen blades.i got mine at a wood working shop.

[Pappy]

 Pat I get mine from Grizzly,I use a 3 hook for roughing out stuff. They are probably not the very best but they last great and cut good when I am the only one using them which ant very often anymore.
  Pappy

[Gsulfridge]

Pat, if that is not a common size, check out Timberwolf blades.  They have many options and will make to your size.  They are a little pricey, but cut very well.

[neuse]

I have a 14" Grizzly with riser block and it takes 105".
Timberwolf blades are really good.

[neuse]

I think without the riser it is 96".
Grizzly will know.

[lesken2011]

+3 on the Olson Blades. They are very reasonably priced and so far they work great. I bought 2 for less than I bought the spare from Grizzly when I got my saw. I got the one that works on wood and soft metal so, from what I have read, they stay sharp longer, especially if work mostly on wood.

[half eye]

Pat,
     I get mine from an "Industrial Supply" place, the kind that caters to local industrial shops. The blades are Lenox (from lenoxsaw.com) the shop cuts them to what ever length you specify. Mine are  NEO   7'9-1/2"   3/4"   3 hook.  They are tough and cut logs and staves really well, and work well for even the ironwood and elms. Not ideal for fine fancy patterns but damned good for gettin bow material down to size.
rich

[Pat B]

Like I mentioned I use my saw mostly for roughing out staves and mostly osage. I have a few thinner blades for other work. I'll check out these different blades. Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.
My saw was a special addition Grizzly  14.5" I'm pretty sure it is a 109" but I will double check that.   So it's the 3 points per inch, hook is what I want?

[JoJoDapyro]

The timberwolf blades are only about $5 more than a Bosch. I have only used the Bosch I bought from Lowes, and it seems to work well. I think it was like $9.

[half eye]

The tooth type and size depends on the blade width....for 1/2" or less the most aggressive will be 4 hook the 3 hook starts at 3/4" up to one inch. On the "hook" shape you have a larger gullet which is better for ripping and intertangled grain woods....aggressive tooth set is also good if the supplier offers different set amounts.
rich

[Pat B]

Thanks Rich. That is helpful info.
  No one seems to have 109" so I'll contact Grizzly an ask them about it.

[Eric Krewson]

If you check for saw shops in your area you can find a place to make them for you. I use a local shop that caters to industrial sawyers. They make my blades out of much thicker stock than the blades at Lowe's. I buy them ten at a time and get them for $9 or $10 each. I use 1/2", 3TPI, skip tooth blades.

[adb]

If you check for saw shops in your area you can find a place to make them for you. I use a local shop that caters to industrial sawyers. They make my blades out of much thicker stock than the blades at Lowe's. I buy them ten at a time and get them for $9 or $10 each. I use 1/2", 3TPI, skip tooth blades.

+1. I get mine custom made at Great Western Saw locally. I get what I want, they're cheaper, and the welds are guaranteed.