Carbide bandsaw blades perform particularly well when cutting large quantities of hard materials. Metal-cutting operations requiring carbide-tipped blades must use a saw capable of running the required blade speeds. Here are some guidelines to help you choose the best Carbide bandsaw blades for your needs.

Choosing the right bandsaw blade for the material to be cut plays an important role in cost effective band sawing. Here are some guidelines to help you select the appropriate bimetal bandsaw blades for your application.

There are 20 common problems encountered during typical sawing operations. The possible causes of bandsaw blade failure could be: Improper break‑in procedure. Excessive band speed for the type of material being cut. Low feed rate causes teeth to rub instead of penetrate. Insufficient cutting fluid due to inadequate supply, improper ratio, and / or improper application. Improper bandsaw blade selection for application. Excessive feeding rate or feed pressure. Worn, missing or improperly positioned chip brush. Improper band tension.

Understanding the differences between an up-cut and a down-cut spiral can help you save time and money when choosing which one is right for your project. In this article, Carbitool discusses the benefits and drawbacks of an up cut and down cut router bit, as well as when and how to use them. Whether to use an up-cut or down-cut bit is determined by your machine, materials, and desired finish.

It’s time to master the finger joint router bit. Not only can finger joints extend the length and width of timber they also create a seamless joint that is incredibly strong. This strength comes from the high surface area contact of each component which creates a strong glue joint. You can also use finger joint router bits to create a decorative feature when joining two tones of timber together. In this guide, Carbitool shows us how to use the TAFJ 90 B ½ and 60 ½ Finger Joint Router Bits properly for your woodworks.

If you work outdoors in Queensland, you are probably well acquainted with the sun and the difficulties inherent in working in our hot, dry climate. There are numerous hazards associated with outdoor work, including exposure to harmful UV rays and heat. Hydration, evaporative cooling and sun protection are the most effective ways to work safely in hot workplaces.

Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is a type of personal protective equipment that filters out contaminants and provides clean air to the wearer. This type of personal protection is designed to protect against fumes and hazardous chemicals that can be found in modern work environments such as factories with heavy machinery. This blog post will discuss different types of respirators and a respiratory selection guide for protecting your workers.

A new band saw blade has razor sharp tooth tips. In order to withstand the cutting pressures used in band sawing, tooth tips should be honed to form a micro-fine radius.

We’ve put together a guide on the basic router bits you may use while you work.  When you start woodworking, you may be required to use routers and the relevant bits to help shape materials – but with so many options, where do you begin?

This is our recommended method for folding a bandsaw blade.  Make sure to wear gloves and safety glasses.

1. Put the blade on a level surface with the teeth pointing away from you.  Hold the bottom of the loop against the floor with your foot and bring you right hand inside the blade and grasp the top of the loop firmly from underneath.