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3/4” Blade on Shopsmith Bandsaw?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:32 am
by Meng88
I found a local saw shop that makes blades. But they don’t make 5/8” blades. I need to replace my resale blade and was wondering…has anyone tried a 3/4” on a shopsmith bandsaw?
Re: 3/4” Blade on Shopsmith Bandsaw?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:47 pm
by wa2crk
I don't think that is recommended. A 3/4" blade may hang off the wheel which is not recommended. I have done a limited amount of re-sawing with the 1/2" blade with success.
Bill V
Re: 3/4” Blade on Shopsmith Bandsaw?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 1:19 pm
by chapmanruss
I agree with Bill. Using a 3/4" Blade would have it hanging over the front edge of the tires/wheels and probably not a good idea. I have used 1/2" Blades for resawing too and it worked fine.
Re: 3/4” Blade on Shopsmith Bandsaw?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:17 pm
by garys
Years ago I had a 5/8" blade on my bandsaw. Right now the widest one I have is a 1/2". I have not tried anything wider than the 5/8" one.