OK so I'm stoopid

[Bodrighy]

I've got this old Ferm bansaw that refused to cut straight or curves, just did it's own thing at some obscure angle. I looked up references here and on the Internet and they all said the same thing....."Put a new blade in."

Being me I decided that nothing was that simple and what I really needed was to save up for a new bandsaw. Yesterday at Yandles I saw some blades 15% off and thought I might as well....my naff Ferm bandsaw now cuts straight and round bends properly. Not the best bansaw in the world but does what I want.

One day I'll listen first time

Pete

 

[Scrit]

Errrr...... can I say it? :lol:

Scrit

 

[DomValente]

No, he already knows

Dom

 

[CHJ]

Pete if you haven't already let the cat out of the bag, you could always redeem yourself by telling someone near that you have saved the household the expense of a new saw by fixing the old one.

I mean, she may need it for her new venture into wood. :lol:

 

[Losos]

I've got this old Ferm bansaw that refused to cut straight or curves, just did it's own thing at some obscure angle. I looked up references here and on the Internet and they all said the same thing....."Put a new blade in."

Being me I decided that nothing was that simple and what I really needed was to save up for a new bandsaw. Yesterday at Yandles I saw some blades 15% off and thought I might as well....my naff Ferm bandsaw now cuts straight and round bends properly. Not the best bansaw in the world but does what I want.

One day I'll listen first time

Pete

Well, if it's any consolation, I went through pretty much the same sequence of events, 'tho I did actually order my blades from Axminster.

The results were amazing, now I'm thinking I really should order some top quality ones (Axminster are allegedly only average according to most people on here)

 

[Bodrighy]

What make are classed as good blades?

Pete

 

[Anonymous]

What make are classed as good blades?

Pete

Typically, Dure Edge (the best I have tried), Dragon (Close to DE, but not quite as good in my experience, although they are cheaper), Hamilton (not tried them but many rate them highly.

I find the Dure Edge last longer than the Dragon by quite a coniderable margin. They both cut superbly when sharp.

 

[dickm]

What make are classed as good blades?

Pete

Typically, Dure Edge (the best I have tried), Dragon (Close to DE, but not quite as good in my experience, although they are cheaper), Hamilton (not tried them but many rate them highly.

I find the Dure Edge last longer than the Dragon by quite a coniderable margin. They both cut superbly when sharp.

I'd put in a good word for Haakonson blades (available from Tilgear, though I got mine as old stock from a local ironmonger). Has anyone tried Trucut, in Ross on Wye? Haven't tried them myself, but I sometimes feel I ought to support folk in my native land :?

 

[CHJ]

Has anyone tried Trucut, in Ross on Wye? Haven't tried them myself, but I sometimes feel I ought to support folk in my native land :?

Trucut:
Yes, Have/Do use them.
Weld quality and finish good, no discernable click on several blades.
Cut true and well when new.
Life? Not used enough from differing suppliers to check steel quality difference.

Dragon Saws:
Weld quality good, weld finish/alignment poor.
Cut true and well when new.
Life? no better than Truecut IME.

 

[orangetlh]

I use true cut, always top quality and reasonabley priced