As a Geek, I see power tools just a little different than most. I'm excited about the details and which ones have what makes sense instead of just which one is best for the ego. Sure, I like powerful. But I also appreciate it when someone just gets the balance of power and usability right.

Friday, June 16, 2006

Custom Band Saw Blades

We sell our fair share of bandsaw blades. There are a ton of options out there. And knowing that a cheaply made band saw blade can beak or prematurely fail, we sell quality blades. But what if we don't have the right size for the bandsaw, or if you want to know more about the quality of the blade than what one of our manufacturers provides?

Custom Blades

Custom blades can be made from higher quality tool steel producing the longer lasting blades. Custom blades are made to your specifications and are a good way to buy blades for hard-to-find sizes and hard-to-find widths.


Research the Warranty

When choosing a company to buy blades from, check the warranty. The most likely place for a custom blade to fail is in the weld, so be sure that there is a good warranty. Reputable manufactures will guarantee the weld for the life of the blade and will reweld or replace the blade for free if it fails.

Research Their Welder

You'll also want to check the type of welder used on the blades. Low quality welders often produce misaligned and low quality welds. I have found that some vendors, such as bandsaw-blades.com, use factory grade welders that produce high quality and high precision welds. You can also find tips on choosing the right blade and getting the most life out of the blade at their site here.

Check ToolBarn.com First

Ideally, I'd like for one of the blades we carry to be the perfect size for the bandsaw you have. But if you don't have a "Normal" sized need, you'll have to go with custom. Just make sure to do your homework on the company doing the work.

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