Bandsaw blade supplier in Melb.?

**Waldo** · 2nd February 2007, 12:29 PM

G'day,

I've done a search but couldn't find the thread for it. A while ago someone posted of the whereabouts for a maker/suplier of blades in Melbourne.

I usually contact Henry Bros. for them but thought this time around I might give whatstheirname a go.

It's Friday and I'm posting drivel in the Friday thread and with my head being a bit whacked being a Friday I need your help.

**DJ’s Timber** · 2nd February 2007, 12:41 PM

Is this is the one you might be looking for. Mate of mine uses C&S and he reckons there good

**Waldo** · 2nd February 2007, 12:44 PM

G'day Djstimber,

That sounds like the place, C&S Saw Service, onya!

**martrix** · 2nd February 2007, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Waldo

G'day Djstimber,

That sounds like the place, C&S Saw Service, onya!

G'day Waldo, if you wouldnt mind let us know what you think of the service and how much your blades cost as I wouldn't mind comparing them to where I get mine, cheers.
Looks like they are an agent for "Starrett".

**Waldo** · 2nd February 2007, 03:22 PM

G'day Matrix,

Just ordered 2 x 2950x 1/4" 6tpi @ 16.20 +GST each, for my soon to arrive H&F BP-16A.

I'll upate on how they compare after a bit of use. Max was very freindly and helpful, so will see what happens next.

**David H** · 2nd February 2007, 06:10 PM

Waldo
Who did you order them from and do you have a contact number as I am after the same thing for my HP-16A that came 2 weeks ago. Have got mine nicely tuned up thanks to all the help from the threads posted lately on problems with the height adjustment of the blade and tracking. Found I had the same problems as all others and everything not done up tight. Much fun for most of one day but running really well now. Can cut a 150mm veneer 1.5mm thick and check just about perfect witht eh verniers so am quite happy with my purchace. Yes they do deliver them lying done and when I picked it up in the trailer I asked the guy which way was up and he didn't know. Found they put it in with the bottom end in first which meant I had to heave 140kg of box round in the trailer so that I could slide it out and stand it up in one motion.
Cheers
David

**Waldo** · 2nd February 2007, 06:26 PM

G'day David H,

As you're in Brisbane I'd give Peacock Saws in West End a bell.

http://www.peacocksaws.com.au/ ph: 3844 3381

**martrix** · 2nd February 2007, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by David H

Waldo
Who did you order them from and do you have a contact number as I am after the same thing for my HP-16A that came 2 weeks ago. Have got mine nicely tuned up thanks to all the help from the threads posted lately on problems with the height adjustment of the blade and tracking. Found I had the same problems as all others and everything not done up tight. Much fun for most of one day but running really well now. Can cut a 150mm veneer 1.5mm thick and check just about perfect witht eh verniers so am quite happy with my purchace. Yes they do deliver them lying done and when I picked it up in the trailer I asked the guy which way was up and he didn't know. Found they put it in with the bottom end in first which meant I had to heave 140kg of box round in the trailer so that I could slide it out and stand it up in one motion.
Cheers
David

Sounds like it is running well.

Do you have much vibration, like a wobble at the top of your machine?

**David H** · 2nd February 2007, 08:39 PM

martrix
When I first got it yes there was a far amount of vibration but that seemed to go away when I learned to tension the blade up tighter. It appeared that it was related to the blade being a little to loose which was causing it to slap as it returned to the top but when tensioned up more it ran really smooth. Once it had been fine tuned and the wheels were running parallel to each other it cetainily7 helped alot. No doubt that the wheels could be more balanced but for the moment am happy that it finally arrived. Been waiting since beginning of Nov 06.
David

**Justin** · 2nd February 2007, 10:10 PM

I bought a bunch of blades from C&S and have found Max to be a very knowledgable and nice guy. He helped me out with a problem, which probaby involved him taking a hit on some profit, and it wasn't a problem for him at all.

Highly, highly recommended.

Cheers,

Justin.

**Krazee** · 2nd February 2007, 11:52 PM

Hi,

Could also try McDiven in Williamstown.

Geoff

**martrix** · 8th March 2007, 09:40 PM

Thanks for the tip Waldo.

Great guy and knows his stuff. Anyone in Melb should check him out next time you need a bandsaw blade. I think he specialises mainly in Band saw blades and sharpening saw blades, his workshop is full of them.
A fella worth supporting, as people like him will eventually be a disappearing resource. Going into his shop is like stepping back in time.

I wanted a more aggressive blade than the 3 TPI 1/2" hook one I was using to resaw redgum.....I think this should cope

.

**Waldo** · 8th March 2007, 09:48 PM

G'day Matrix,

You've made my eyes water just looking at that nasty blade you've got there, the poor timber you'll be hrowing through the b/saw doesn't stand a chance.

What is it, 1tpi?

**martrix** · 8th March 2007, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Waldo

G'day Matrix,

You've made my eyes water just looking at that nasty blade you've got there, the poor timber you'll be hrowing through the b/saw doesn't stand a chance.

What is it, 1tpi?

Tell me about it.

Will be well switched on when using this sucker.

Not that I ever switch off when using fast spinning sharp things.

I think its a little thinner than a normal 1" blade, something like 0.029" or 0.022" so its less stressful going around the 15" wheels, as on the BP 16A you're not really supposed to go any bigger than 3/4".
Yes its 1.11 tpi.

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