Broken band saw blade

[NilochParticipant @niloch]

It was, of course, my fault entirely not to keep a spare blade for my small Warco metal cutting band saw but how gratified, impressed and relieved I was to be rescued by such a prompt service from here

Furthermore, the blades supplied were manufactured by Starrett, a company which has some reputation in our field.

No connection other than as a very satisfied customer.

[NilochParticipant @niloch]

Excellent mail-order service

[John Stevenson 1Participant @johnstevenson1]

A few years ago I had a lot to do with large bandsaws as regards design, build and installation in the North sea. These were made to cut the 36 inch triple layer riser pipes when a well was abandoned.

 

From this I learn a lot about bandsaw design and the most important thing I learnt was that Lennox had the best blade technology. Starrett unfortunately could come nowhere near on this.

 

My current saw has a capacity of 18″ x 12″ and works very hard, A Lennox blade will last between 4 and 6 months, a Starrett blade will last 2 weeks.

 

John S.

[NilochParticipant @niloch]

And the price differential is?

[John Stevenson 1Participant @johnstevenson1]

Just looked up the current price at J&L

 

12′ 6″ x 1″ 6/10 varitooth Lennox is £37.52

12′ 6″ x 1″ 6/10 varitooth Starrett is £45 53

 

The Lennox blades for the common 6 x 4 Chinese saws are £7.52 each regardless of tpi but you have to watch prices in the advantage catalogue as these can be cheaper if on offer.

Couldn’t find a Starrett to fit the 6 x 4 bandsaws on J&L at the moment.

 

John S.

[John McNamaraParticipant @johnmcnamara74883]

Hi All

For Australian Members; I just purchased a BI metal blade 2630mm x 19mm wide (Vari-pitch 8 – 12 teeth per inch) from Carb-I-Tool $50.60 AUD plus postage 5.00 It arrived in 3 days from order.

http://www.carbitool.com.au/contact.html

I have no connection with this company but was impressed by the prompt service

Cheers

John

Edited By John McNamara on 31/07/2011 14:38:30

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