saw blades where to purchase?

[timmydabull]

i have been using a verysmall import bandsaw for the last 8 years or so lately i spend more time fixing it than i do cutting material,i got lucky and just picked up a used hyd mech s20 saw a local business owner let go at a great deal,the blade is in bad shape and i would like to get a new one preferrable something that will rip thru aluminum like butter dont know the exact size but it cuts 13x18 material and similiar models list 13 foot blade lengths 1 inch wide.

thank you for any info.

[DareBee]

Congrats Timmy
You have picked up a superb saw. The S20 is considered a 20" saw.
Blade size is 13'6" x .035 x 1" x (#teeth).
This blade is very common size and most companies sell these size for 20-30% less than other sizes because it is normal stock and mass produced.
I am currently using (and very happy with) Bahco blades.
If all you cut is aluminum ask a rep which is the best blade.

[timmydabull]

Thank You for your reccomendation and the blade sizes.

tim

[tinkerman]

I have used DoAll blades for 20+ blades and am very pleased with the quality especially the welds and they have a large selection.

[timmydabull]

thank you,i just picked up a Starret 5-8 blade for $56 from suncor a local tool supplier next door from the place we pick up our material.

[DareBee]

I used the Starret Matrix 2 for a few years. It is a great blade.
I only quite using it because they were getting terrible at supplying in a timely fashion.
2 more points.
You should be able to get that blade for less than that (I assume you have an industrial account?)
Unless your aluminum as all thin wall tube your blade is WAY too fine (IMO). I use a 4-6 for general (found 5-8 to be too fine) and would use a 2-3 or 3-4 for aluminum solids (IDK what you are cutting)

[timmydabull]

my material supplier reccomeded the 2-4 tooth configuration as well,the 5-8 leaves a very smooth cut surface.

the next blade i get will be the 2-4.

so far i am impressed with the saw it cuts a 6 inch solid within .001 parralell from top to bottom.

i couldnt believe how much our material cost went down when we started cutting our own material,almost 50%

i have also been reading about the trend to minimize material and machining,now i can cut our material within .020-.030 of finished size and eliminate waste,and increase yield.

very happy customer

[DareBee]

i have also been reading about the trend to minimize material and machining,now i can cut our material within .020-.030 of finished size and eliminate waste,and increase yield.

Welcome to the club ol'boy

[timmydabull]

definately liking the old saw however i have decided to upgrade the worn downfeed hydraulic cylinder and metering valve.

any suggestions where to look?

i have been trying to source a cylinder 14 center to center retracted with a 2-3 inch bore 3000psi specifications with no luck

thanks

[DareBee]

No sense tripping over Dimes to pick up Nickels. Just call Hyd-Mec and get a new one 1-877-276-7297. Their parts are not too badly inflated.

[timmydabull]

ha i agree on the tripping over dimes to pick up nickles analogy i just called the local hyd mech distributor and they said they will call me back with more inof on gettng what we need.

[timmydabull]

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