Stellar Cut Quality and Carbide Tipped

Nice review Willie. I agree with your rating of the Laguna blades.

-- "The only limits to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." - FDR

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

I’ll add photos of how mine cuts and compares to a much cheaper blade.

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

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.

I’ll add photos of how mine cuts and compares to a much cheaper blade.

- Newbie17

The cheaper Timber Wolf looks smoother. I’m I seeing it right?

Great review Pentodeluxe.

-- James E McIntyre

I’ll add photos of how mine cuts and compares to a much cheaper blade.

- Newbie17

The cheaper Timber Wolf looks smoother. I’m I seeing it right?

Great review Pentodeluxe.

- James E McIntyre

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.

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?

- Andre

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

I’ll add photos of how mine cuts and compares to a much cheaper blade.

- Newbie17

The cheaper Timber Wolf looks smoother. I’m I seeing it right?

Great review Pentodeluxe.

- James E McIntyre

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.

- Newbie17

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.

-- James E McIntyre

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.

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.

-- Nathan, TX -- Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.

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!

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.

- Lazyman

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.

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.

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.

Love it!

- edapp

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