Review by pintodeluxe | posted 12-30-2020 09:19 PM | 1152 views | 0 times favorited | 21 comments | ![]() |
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- Laguna Resaw King
- Brand: Laguna | Category: Bandsaw Accessories
I was most impressed with my Resaw King blade. I had already been using Laguna ProForce blades, which I’m quite happy with for everyday work. This will be a great addition to the bandsaw blade stable.
Variable tooth spacing for improved harmonics.
Carbide tipped and resharpenable.
Check out the video review for cut quality…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCCbmAoNyaY
Cheers
-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush
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CL810
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#1 posted 12-31-2020 12:18 AM
Nice review Willie. I agree with your rating of the Laguna blades.
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pintodeluxe
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#2 posted 12-31-2020 06:29 PM
Thanks. I’ve always been fascinated by carbide bandsaw blades, and finally got the chance to try this out. It makes sense to use carbide. I mean, imagine going back to standard steel blades on your tablesaw!
-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush
Newbie17
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#3 posted 01-01-2021 05:22 AM
I’ll add photos of how mine cuts and compares to a much cheaper blade.
pintodeluxe
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#4 posted 01-01-2021 06:43 AM
Hmm, that’s interesting. Mine is 3/4” wide and cuts beautifully in walnut and white oak.
Actually the cut quality is similar to the ProForce blade, but the carbide is supposed to stay sharp longer.
-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush
Andre
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#5 posted 01-01-2021 03:54 PM
Thought about a carbide blade but hate changing blades on my B.S.
Keep a 1/2” 3 tpi on the 17” an a 3/16” on the 10”
Local shop makes up the 1/2” blades for about $15.00 CAN. which usually last me about 6 months (Hobby use) asked him about carbide blades and he told me I could get at least 5 Bahco blades for the price of the carbide an that about the 3rd blade time frame I may not be a Happy Wood worker:)
Really wonder if the Laguna is that much better?
-- Lifting one end of the plank.
James E McIntyre
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#6 posted 01-01-2021 04:51 PM
The cheaper Timber Wolf looks smoother. I’m I seeing it right?
Great review Pentodeluxe.
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Newbie17
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#7 posted 01-01-2021 06:39 PM
Yes, the Timberwolf cuts beautifully. When it snapped (my own fault) I researched what the best blades were and chose the Laguna resaw king. The Resaw King cuts as rough as I imagine a bandsaw blade can. It powers through anything though with my 3 hp bandsaw. I do miss the smooth cuts of the Timberwolf.
pintodeluxe
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#8 posted 01-01-2021 06:45 PM
My logic was that any time a blade gets dull, your cuts will wander and likely ruin valuable lumber. Any time I’m resawing, it’s because I want my best stock to go further. If 4-5 blades would dull and need replacing in the time one carbide blade lasts, that’s worth a premium to me.
Plus it can be resharpened.
Certainly not for the occasional use hobby shop woodworker, but I think more and more serious woodworkers will opt for carbide blades.
Consider not just the one-to-one cost of silicon steel vs. carbide, but also the frustration every time a blade dulls.
Cheers
-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush
James E McIntyre
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#9 posted 01-01-2021 07:10 PM
Newbie did it break at the weld? I had a 3/16” blade from Highland Woodworking and it snapped at the weld. I don’t think I over tightened it.
Got to get a 1/2” timber wolf.
Sorry Pentodelux to be chatting over your review. It a great subject.
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Redoak49
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#10 posted 01-02-2021 01:12 PM
Very good and informative review. I use a Woodslicer blade and get similar looking results to your non-carbide blade.
Do others have similar results with the red resaw king?
I have fallen in love with your bandsaw and guides.
Lazyman
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#11 posted 01-10-2021 02:44 PM
My Highlander Woodslicer gave a great finish while sharp but dulled pretty quickly compared my normal Timberwolf blades. I’m going to try sharpening it myself to see if I can extend its useful life. I have looked many times at the carbide blades but I haven’t gotten over the sticker shock yet to give it try.
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edapp
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#12 posted 01-12-2021 07:35 PM
I broke my 1” resaw king after a few years of use and abuse (I was cutting down some firewood freehand, dont tell anyone) immediately purchased another without a second though. This time I got a 3/4” blade (in my 18” saw). Cuts wonderfully, tracks dead straight with no fuss, and the finish is smooth enough that I have to feel the surface with my finger to differentiate the jointed side vs the sawn side when I head to the planer.
If you are not getting an exceptionally smooth surface after making the proper adjustments to tracking and tension, I would call laguna and inquire about a warranty/exchange. For the price I expected excellent cut quality, and I have gotten it out of two blades.
Love it!
edapp
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#13 posted 01-12-2021 07:37 PM
After throwing away 3 or 4 woodslicer blades I switched and will never go back. The woodslicer worked but you arent joking about it dulling quickly.
splintergroup
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#14 posted 01-12-2021 08:19 PM
I loved the woodslicers, fast, smooth cuts but once some hardwoods went through they dulled fast.
On a lark I bought a 144” x 3/4” RK and I am very impressed so far. No hesitation with hard woods and seems as sharp as ever. I even bought a 1” version in reserve since I forsee some day I’ll need to send out the 3/4” for sharpening and I really don’t want to be caught without one.
pintodeluxe
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#15 posted 01-12-2021 08:52 PM
I agree, you really have to feel the surface to see which side was cut on the bandsaw.
-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush
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