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I have been turning now for about 8 months, and have been loving it. I am learning more about every weekend. My question stems from a little frustration in preparing blanks for bowls. I have a 14" bandsaw, the Grizzly GO55 with the 6 inch risor block, giving me clearance of 12 inches. I have been trying to cut some walnut about 5-8 inches thick to make some bowls and vases, but the saw has trouble cutting it. I have a 3/4" inch blade which tends to bind up as well. I thought about trying a thinner blade, but felt it would not go through the thick walnut. I think the current blade has 3-4 teeth per inch. I may need a new blade, but I have always struggled with this, so I don't know if it is the blade or something I am doing wrong. I do thing my current blade was made for resawing. What kind of blade should I be using? Is this a common problem? It seems that every video I watch, the guys are just buzzing right through their blanks making a nice circle. I have gotten to where I just try to cut the corners off with a chain saw, and do the rest on the lathe. Any help would be appreciated. By the way, I don't offer any advice yet, but I do want to thank everyone for all the help with my questions over the last several months. It is a great help.
Thanks,
Jeff
Thanks,
Jeff