bandsaw on the way

[timbo]

Record Power BS350 bought and paid for .. hopefully delivered next weekend ... now .. what blades do i need ... sugestions anybody ?
Oh ... about to look at a Fobco drill press as well ... does £195 sound about right for a floor stand version ...

 

[Mickfb]

Hi timbo

Get your blades from Tuffsaw blades, excellent blades and service.
I have a Record BS12 bandsaw and I am very pleased with it. Enjoy yours.

Mick

 

[timbo]

Cool thanks for the tip. Can they give suggestions on what band to use for what wood and type of work ?

 

[Glynne]

Timbo,

I bought a Record 350 a couple of weeks ago - really pleased.
Prior to to it being delivered, I contacted Ian John of Tuffsaws to discuss which blades I needed for the type of work I do.
Whilst the guys (& girls) on the forum will happily provide loads of useful advice, I would suggest you contact Ian directly who will give you honest advice as to what you need.
I just detailed the type and amount of work I was likely to do and the reommendation was 3 blades to cover every eventuality.

Despite the Alan Holtham DVD extolling the virtues of Record blades, the difference in performance betwenn the supplied blade and a new Tuffsaw blade was patently obvious so depsite the temptation to mess about with the supplied blade, just change it when you get a new one from Ian.

Glynne

 

[Mickfb]

The web site is very informative. If you can't find the answer there just drop them an email and they will sort you out.

 

[marcros]

+1 on the tuffsaw blades. I would drop Ian an email, even if you think you know what you need.

 

[misterfish]

Fobco drill presses tend to be a bit like buses - none around for a while and then a cluster on offer (at least on Ebay). I got my single phase Fobco star bench model for only £50 as there were suddenly a few for sale. The floor standing versions tend to be more expensive. Bear in mind these drills are very heavy!

Misterfish

 

[timbo]

thanks guys ... I'll fire off an email to Ian John .. yeah I almost got a Fobco but the seller then added vat and with a courier it worked out over £320 !! wasn't anything flash either. So I'll wait a bit and see if I can get a cheaper one ..

 

[Phil Pascoe]

...or look at a Meddings?

 

[Steve Maskery]

When you buy your blades, buy them in pairs. There is nothing more frustrating than breaking one in the middle of a job and having to wait days to get a replacement.
I suggest starting with a 1/2" 3TPI Skip for ripping and a 1/4" 6TPI for general purpose work. You can then add more if you need them, but they will do you for 95% of everything.
Steve

 

[paul-c]

hi Timbo
i too would definately recommend tuffsaw blades.
but getting steve maskerys bandsaw essentials dvds really helped me get the best out of my bandsaw.( in fact i think i would have given up with my bandsaw if i had not got both of the above.)
cheers
paul-c

 

[timbo]

Spoke to Ian, great guy, got blades ordered and are on their way as we speak. Cheers for all the help everybody .. I'll be back for more