How to Measure a Band Saw Blade the Right Way
If you're standing in your workshop looking at a snapped piece of steel, you're probably wondering exactly how to measure a band saw blade so you can get back to work without ordering the wrong size. It's one of those tasks that feels like it should be common sense, but the moment you try to hold a floppy, sharp loop of metal against a measuring tape, things get awkward fast. Getting the measurement right is the difference between a saw that purrs and a blade that either won't fit over the wheels or snaps the second you try to tension it. ...