When it comes to woodworking, the right tool can make all the difference. The cutting saw for wood is an essential tool for any craftsman, but what truly determines the quality and efficiency of your cuts is the blade. Understanding how bandsaw blades and circular saw blades work, their unique attributes, and their role in[…]
Choosing the Right Circular Saw Blade for Your Woodworking Project
The art and science of woodworking require not only skill and creativity but also the right tools. At the heart of these tools is the cutting saw for wood, and a key component of these saws is the blade. For many, the choice of blade can seem overwhelming, but a deep understanding of their design[…]
A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Bandsaw Blade for Wood
The bandsaw, a staple in any woodworker’s workshop, is known for its versatility and accuracy. A large part of its effectiveness boils down to one essential component—the blade. This guide aims to empower you with the knowledge to choose the right bandsaw blade for your woodworking needs. What Makes a Good Bandsaw Blade? A bandsaw[…]
Cutting Melamine Board Effectively
Cutting a melamine board and getting a smooth finish and chip free cut is one struggle encountered by many manufacturers. Melamine board is usually made up of manufactured wood chips, sawdust, scraps of wood materials, sawmill shavings, and a synthetic resin. This type of board is used primarily as a substitute for conventional wood and[…]
What’s different about a Chop Saw and a Miter Saw?
What is a Chop Saw The term chop saw applies to stationary power tools that cut materials with a downward, chopping motion. It often refers only to metal-cutting saws, called cut-off saws. The blade on a chop saw remains perpendicular to the table and is only capable of performing 90- degree. The chop saw[…]
Why the 601 M42 Should Be Your Go-To Saw Blade
Why the M42 Should Be Your Go-To Saw Blade Ask an Expert with Darren Weidner Born and raised in Texas, Darren Weidner is an experienced machinist and salesman with over four years of working in production. Weidner gave us a fresh perspective on some of the most most popular blades, the M42 Saw Blade. The[…]
Do You Know Where Your Chip Brush Is?
Do You Know Where Your Chip Brush Is? Ask an Expert with Andy Attaway Andy Attaway has been an industrial supply salesman for ten years, he’s quickly becoming an expert in all things band saw. Andy walked us through the essentials of chip brushes, offering insight into how this often overlooked feature plays a key[…]
Abrasive Discs: Advantages and Disadvantages
Abrasive discs play an important role in the metal cutting industry. It’s vital to understand the advantages and disadvantages of using abrasive discs for cutting if you work in or have a workshop. In the world of modern technology, advanced abrasive cutting is widely used to generate high material removal rates and exceptional precision. Abrasive[…]
Blade Tension Essentials
Understanding band saw blade tension is essential to executing an accurate cut. Bandsaw blade tension is the term used to describe the minimum amount of stretch applied to the blade in order to make it stable. It’s a technical description for how tight the bandsaw blade ought to be while in use. Bandsaw blades have[…]
QSaw© Quartz precision blades
The QSaw© Quartz precision blades are superior blades tailored to cut aluminum. They’re non-ferrous carbide tipped saw blades that provide smooth, high-production cuts. This means that in addition to cutting aluminum, they’re also able to tackle a wide variety of materials, including magnesium, zinc, and other non-ferrous metals in a range of forms, like sheet,[…]