Derek Lane | 28/03/2012 12:26:34 |
![]() Moderator 3219 forum posts 1004 photos | In the process of looking at a bandsaw to cut blanks. What I am after is your thoughts on the Axcaliber blades that Axminster tools sell |
Oddjob | 28/03/2012 17:03:55 |
![]() 1635 forum posts 79 photos | They're pretty good in my experience but not as good as Tuffsaws. http://www.tuffsaws.co.uk/ Ian, the proprietor of Tuffsaws will tell you everything you need to know about bandsaw blades and more besides! Telephone or email - excellent service. Richard |
paul johnson 2 | 28/03/2012 18:59:21 |
![]() 197 forum posts 100 photos | Hi Derek, I recently bought a second hand sip bansaw with a 6'' cut on using it for the first time it was wandering all over the place, I was lead to belive the blade was fairly new so tried adjusting the guides etc and still no joy so i asked the question on here and was advised to try a new blade so i bought a xclaiber from axminster put it on hey presto like a knife through butter. Paul.. |
Doug | 28/03/2012 20:09:15 |
![]() 3415 forum posts 35 photos | Hi Derek, You don`t say if these are green blanks, but i recently read a review of a new type of blade designed for wood turners who want to cut such blanks. I`m sure it was made by Ian at Tuff saws though a very quick gander on Richards link failed to jog my memory. As Richard suggests, give Ian a ring, he may not have had time to list the new blade yet but the reviewer was most impressed.
Cheers.
Doug. |
Derek Lane | 28/03/2012 20:23:59 |
![]() Moderator 3219 forum posts 1004 photos | Thank you all for your input. At the moment it will be mainly dry wood. I know the reputation of Ian and will eventualy get some of his blades. The Bandsaw I am getting is the Axminster saw http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-axminster-awhbs310n-bandsaw-prod804564/ It comes with the Axcaliber blade and just wanted to know if they were OK as many a woodworker say get a new blade. I was not sure if this was a half decent blade or just a rubbish one. |
Doug | 28/03/2012 21:46:56 |
![]() 3415 forum posts 35 photos | I`ve just bought an Axminster AP4300T & they threw in some free Axcaliber blades in with the deal, They are OK but i wont be buying any more of them when they are worn out. As for the blade on the machine when I picked it up, that was dire, infact even the chap at the store said to throw it away when i got the saw back to the shop. Though to be fair they were offering one free blade with the machine in their catalogue, so i guess they just fit a cheap one in the factory during assembly to check the machine is running true.
Cheers Doug
Edit, a second look at your link suggests they may well give you one of their blades + the one on the machine, as certainly in my case the fitted blade wasn`t an Axcaliber Edited By Doug Barratt on 28/03/2012 21:53:39 |
robert dignam | 29/03/2012 09:05:50 |
![]() 194 forum posts 134 photos | hi derek i agree with richard i have used both the axminster axcaliber blades and tuffsaw blades and find the tuffsaw blades are sharper and seem to last longer robert |
Julian | 29/03/2012 13:01:25 |
![]() 553 forum posts 28 photos | I tend to use Hamilton Beverstock only because they are walking distance from me, I can't fault them. |
Derek Lane | 30/03/2012 19:53:43 |
![]() Moderator 3219 forum posts 1004 photos | Sound like the blade I was asking about is a half decent blade but when it needs replacing I will get them from Ian |
Doug | 31/03/2012 09:17:46 |
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Posted by Derek Lane
The Bandsaw I am getting is the Axminster saw http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-axminster-awhbs310n-bandsaw-prod804564/
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When is the bandsaw turning up Derek? I`d be interested to hear what you think of it.
Cheers.
Doug.
Edited By Doug Barratt on 31/03/2012 09:18:22 |
Derek Lane | 31/03/2012 11:22:49 |
![]() Moderator 3219 forum posts 1004 photos | Hi Doug I will be ordering it next Thursday so hopefully will get it Friday if not the following Monday. Then spend a day maybe two to set it up correctly then can have a play. Will let you know then |
Julian | 31/03/2012 11:44:50 |
![]() 553 forum posts 28 photos | Hi Derek, Article in this Months Woodworker by Alan Holtham about Bandsaw Tuning _ Julian |
sad sam | 31/03/2012 19:27:09 |
606 forum posts 242 photos | hi derek have you thought to check out the record power bandsaws they seem to be about the same and come with a 5 year warranty |
Derek Lane | 31/03/2012 21:01:18 |
![]() Moderator 3219 forum posts 1004 photos | Thank you Julian will have to take a look Sad Sam yes I did look at those and unfortunately the price was just a little high for what I wanted even though they have the 5 year g/tee. Many people have had good customer service through Axminster which is another reason for going with them |
Bart Garber | 26/07/2012 22:14:17 |
10 forum posts | This could be an old thread but this site for blades will still be relevant. I found this site a good source for quality band saw blades: www.sawblade.com |
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