What bandsaw blade?

[bentstick54]

I have an older Rockwell 14” bandsaw from the 1970’s. It takes a 93 1/2” blade. I’m looking for recommendations on the best blade size (1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2) and TPI count, and tooth set for roughing out Osage staves. And best places to find respectable quality and reasonable priced blades.

[DC]

I use 1/2" 3TPI

[bentstick54]

Thx DC, I’ll probably try a 3TPI or 4TPI

[High-Desert]

I use a 1/2” blade with a 2” 3-4 TPI, and a hook tooth. A hook tooth isn’t necessary, but it’s nice because it’s more aggressive.

[bentstick54]

Thx

[Eric Krewson]

I agree

[ksnow]

Timber wolf blades, 1/2 inch, 3tpi. Follow their instructions, they cut like a dream.

[BowEd]

I use  3/4" wide blades 3 tpi from Grizzly.I rough out a lot of staves with it.93 and 1/2" blades too.They last around 5 or 6 staves worth,osage that is of work.

[bentstick54]

I ended up buying a Timberwolf 1/2” blade, 3TPI. Have not used it on any Osage yet, but did run a piece of Black Locust through it yesterday, and it looks an through it like a hot knife through butter. Very impressed. Thanks for the everyone’s input.

[bentstick54]

Went through it, not a”looks”🤷🏻‍♂️