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There are various sorts of saw blades for the bandsaw intended for wood or metal. Using the wrong kind of blade will, if you're lucky, just break the bandsaw. If not then, well, all kinds of bad things can happen when a fast rotating sharp edged band of metal snaps under stress. For the same reason - be sure to use the adjustments on the guiders. | There are various sorts of saw blades for the bandsaw intended for wood or metal. Using the wrong kind of blade will, if you're lucky, just break the bandsaw. If not then, well, all kinds of bad things can happen when a fast rotating sharp edged band of metal snaps under stress. For the same reason - be sure to use the adjustments on the guiders. | ||
A simple rule is to check the blade against the kind of straight saw you'd use on your chosen material. | A simple rule is to check the blade against the kind of straight saw you'd use on your chosen material. | ||
If it looks like a hacksaw blade, it's for metal. | If it looks like a hacksaw blade, it's for metal (maybe check against a tenon saw as some of the hacksaws may have wood blades). | ||
If it looks like a woodsaw blade, it's for (normal) wood. (Verify what to use when using exotic/harder types of wood). | If it looks like a woodsaw blade, it's for (normal) wood. (Verify what to use when using exotic/harder types of wood). | ||
Changing the blade on the bandsaw is possible, but should only be done by someone who has the training. | Changing the blade on the bandsaw is possible, but should only be done by someone who has the training. | ||
