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Blades for Bandsaw Model # 505641
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 11:06 am
by khmarch15
I have the old Model (#505641) that I bought in 1985.
The Manual says 72" blades are to be used on this bandsaw.
Lowe's and Menards both have 72-7/16" blades.
Will these work or do I have to buy from SS ONLY.
Thanks
Keith
NW Ohio
Re: Blades for Bandsaw Model # 505641
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 12:06 pm
by wa2crk
khmarch15
There a bunch of band saw makers on line that will provide 72" blades, however, 72" +/_ 1/2" will also work. Check your bandsaw manual and I believe that the length is listed.
Bill V
Re: Blades for Bandsaw Model # 505641
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 12:08 pm
by tomsalwasser
khmarch15 wrote:The Manual says 72" blades are to be used on this bandsaw. Lowe's and Menards both have 72-7/16" blades.
Hi Keith,
My manual states on page 17: "If you use other blades, be certain that they are of premium quality, are 72 inches long (plus or minus 1/2 inch), and are between 1/16 and 5/8 inch wide."
So I would think you could use that Menard's blade, if you think it's of premium quality. However you could tell that before you try it I don't know.
Tom
Re: Blades for Bandsaw Model # 505641
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 12:39 pm
by khmarch15
They are Bosch blades for about $8
Re: Blades for Bandsaw Model # 505641
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 12:46 pm
by khmarch15
Re: Blades for Bandsaw Model # 505641
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:56 am
by tomsalwasser
I would give those blades a try. That's the only way you'll know for sure. Price is right!
Re: Blades for Bandsaw Model # 505641
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:35 pm
by khmarch15
The Olson Blade (Made In USA) is a 3/8" TPI 4 Blade and it works GREAT.
Now to get a 1/4" Blade also.
Thanks
Re: Blades for Bandsaw Model # 505641
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2017 12:30 pm
by casque
I use these and they work great.
Re: Blades for Bandsaw Model # 505641
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2017 4:38 pm
by drl
I just put on a Bosch 1/4" 72 1/2" blade this past week. I tracks fine but I really had to adjust the rip fence for drift--more so than with any other blades. Though I'm pretty sure I have used a Bosch in the past without this much drift. Fence had to be adjusted (cocked) to the left as you are facing the teeth of the blade by a strong 1/4". Seems excessive to me. Have not tried cross cutting with the miter gauge but I feel the blade will go to the left.
Regards,
Dwight