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Getting ready to reorder metal cutting bandsaw blades from Grizzly.com. They have two types, tool steel and bi-metal variable pitch. I mostly cut mild steel, but do a bit of cutting of tool steel. On the surface, tool steel blades would seem better qualify, but they cost less than 1/2 bi-metal ones. Thus, a reverse of perceived qualify vs cost.
What is the basic difference between tool steel and bi-metal blades?
For my application, which would be better?
Since I don't cut a lot of tool steel, might it be better to bo with bi-metal for mild and then put on a tool steel blade for tool steel stock cutting?
Would tool steel blades last longer cutting mild steel than bi-metal blades?
Ken Scharabok
What is the basic difference between tool steel and bi-metal blades?
For my application, which would be better?
Since I don't cut a lot of tool steel, might it be better to bo with bi-metal for mild and then put on a tool steel blade for tool steel stock cutting?
Would tool steel blades last longer cutting mild steel than bi-metal blades?
Ken Scharabok