Help with a bandsaw

[mazdaparts]

I have a central hardware (Harbor freight model) bandsaw. It has 3 wheels, 12" throat, and a speed controlled motor. The only problem I have is the blades are hard to find. And you can only use the small blades. Not many choice for TPI, but it does work pretty good on small and thin stuff. I did resaw a 2x4 to make a shim for something without any problems.

[TheMachinist]

Originally Posted by mazdaparts

I have a central hardware (Harbor freight model) bandsaw. It has 3 wheels, 12" throat, and a speed controlled motor. The only problem I have is the blades are hard to find. And you can only use the small blades. Not many choice for TPI, but it does work pretty good on small and thin stuff. I did resaw a 2x4 to make a shim for something without any problems.

My shop uses Thomas Skinner for our saw blades and we have a machine that takes an odd size so they custom make blades for us. At the same cost as an standard blade. The number of teeth and set profile is also customizable. You could also try Doallsawing.com Although they are a bit more money.