When talking about bandsaw blade design there are probably as many opinions as there are bandsaw manufacturers. So let’s look at the basic ideas and concepts of a band blade to appreciate the critical ...

Whenever I put a new blade on my sawmill, I fold up the old one to send it out for sharpening. I don’t find the process as awesome as I used to, but it still seems to intrigue others that haven’t seen ...

Makita is offering cutting options for the pro user of both cordless and corded band saws with new bi-metal band saw blades (E-13225, T-05599, T-05608 and T-05614). The three-pack band saw blades are ...

Band saw blades are unwieldy, and can slice up your hands if you’re not careful. Here’s a quick tip for coiling a blade that only takes seconds. There are band saw blades specifically designed for ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The band saw, named so for its band-shaped blade that moves in a continuous circle, ...

Stop buying new band saw blades every time you hit a nail or a staple. You can sharpen your existing blade easily with this DIY band saw sharpening jig. A Dremel with a small grinding wheel can be ...

The latest episode “Made in the USA” podcast explores a company that uses collaborative robots, one of the key tools helping US machine shops and other manufacturers compete with lower cost countries ...

Once, sawing was considered a secondary machining process and saws were used mostly for cutting bar stock in preparation for other machining operations. In recent years, the development of new types ...