Startrite 301 Bandsaw

[Knot Competent]

Hi guys, I've not been on here for many years, life got in the way! I'm about to retire, and have bought a very second-hand bandsaw as above. Written on the saw is "Blade length 87 1/2 inches". The existing (broken) blade is about 10mm wide and has six teeth per inch. I want to use this for all sorts of projects in wood, and would really appreciate any advice over getting a new blade. Screwfix do one for a tenner, but it's 88" long, will that do, or does it have to be exactly 87.5"? And did the mention of Screwfix make anyone do a sharp intake of breath? If so, please recommend somewhere/someone to go to for good quality blades.

I'm going to be given the full set of Steve Maskery's dvd's for my 70th, which I hope will enable me to spend the rest of my life with a tuned band- and table saw, and enough jigs to keep me happy!

Oh, and it's great to be back!

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Tuffsaws - some kind soul will post a link. The only place to go. Get yourself an M42.

 

[Froggy]

+ 1 for Tuff saws. Here's the link http://www.tuffsaws.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home
Ian is great help and will advice on the right blade, and yes the 1/2" does make a difference! Your band saw will be all the better for one of Ian's blades.

Good luck, Froggy.