Portable Sawmill Blade Flexibility Versus Rigidity

As a sawyer, you probably already know that the right blades are essential, if you want your portable sawmill to run efficiently.  There are a lot of factors that go into picking the perfect portable sawmill blades.  So, it's not a decision that should be made quickly.

Flexibility:

Flexibility is one of the biggest factors to consider when you are picking a bandsaw blade.  You might not think of a large, heavy, metal blade as being flexible, but many bandsaw blades are flexible at a molecular level.  Their molecules can contract and expand thousands of times in order to create those perfect cuts.

The ratio of each type of metal in a bandsaw blade determines how flexible it will be.  The more flexible a blade is, the more likely it is to last for a while.  Of course, that also depends on how sharp you keep it and what type of lumber you are cutting.

Rigidity:

For heavy-duty jobs, you may require a bandsaw blade that is more rigid.  Rigid blades are sometimes stronger.  However, their lack of flexibility means that they will probably break and need replacing more often than their more flexible counterparts.  So, you might have to pay more in the long run.

There's something to be said for both rigid and flexible portable sawmill blades.  That's why the folks at Cook's Saw have created several different types of blades, including the Cook’s DuraTooth™ and SilvaChrome™ blades.  So, would you like to learn some other factors that can help you pick the perfect blade?  If so, visit www.cookssaw.com today.