Let's Talk Band Blades – Best Blade Size and Tooth Spacing To Run On Your Sawmill | Cooks Saw MFG

Wondering What Bandsaw Blade Size Is Right for Your Sawmill?
Choosing the correct bandsaw blade size is key to cutting clean, straight lumber and getting the most from your mill. In this video, Robert and Tim from Cooks Saw break down blade widths, thicknesses, and tooth spacing—so you can match the right bandsaw blade to your sawmill's horsepower, wheel diameter, log size, and production goals.

Whether you're running a hobby mill or a high-production setup, this guide will help you saw smarter—not harder.

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⏱️ Timestamps – Let’s Talk Band Blades (Part 2)
Best Blade Size and Tooth Spacing To Run On Your Sawmill

00:00 – Intro: What blade size should you run?
01:35 – Best blade size for hobby sawmills (20–25 HP)
04:15 – When to upgrade to inch and a half blades
06:45 – Why wider blades don’t always saw better
09:00 – Blade alignment tips + blade guide tool demo
12:00 – Tooth configuration: Left-right-center vs. full-width
14:15 – How to extend bandsaw blade life
17:00 – Pallet mill blade recommendations (1"–1.25")
20:00 – Tooth spacing: 7/8" vs. 1" for cutting performance
23:00 – When to run 2" bandsaw blades (high production)
26:06 – Final thoughts: Blade size + alignment matter most

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📺 Watch Part 1 – Why Do Bandsaw Blades Break?
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