Morse band saw blades?

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New to knife making and learning. Actually in a knife making coarse to learn basics. I have just purchased portible band saw. I have ordered a Swag table. I purchased the 18 tpi bimetal Lennox from Lowes. While searching on line for a 24 tpi blade, I read the reviews on Morse blades. I purchased the 20/24 bimetal USA Morse blades. While i know there are many with thier favorites, I would welcome any one who has used Morse as well as other blades, for their opinion. Thanks.
 
Posting these types of questions get good responses in the Shoptalk subforum.
 
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Fill out your profile. Where are you from?

There may be some Knifemakers in your area that would be willing to let you sit in on a few knife making sessions. Having someone that you can bounce questions off of, and ask for input on a project (in person) can be invaluable.
 
Kevin McGovern said:
The thinner the material, the more TPI you want. Unless you are consistently using steel that is under 1/8" thick, 24 TPI is too high. I use 18 TPI for most everything.
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That is the guide I was trying to follow. I got my Swag table and set up the portible band saw with the Lenox 18 tpi. On the slow speed, it cut the 3/16th in. 01 carbon steele scrap like butter. The Morris I got was for what ever might be thinner, IF needed. My concern was if that was considered a good purchase. I'm sure time and experience will tell. My wife and I are taking a knife course, Iron Sharpeneth Iron, at church. Using Jantz, we ordered the 3/16th, some the 1/4in. We are waiting for the 'fireing' of the blades before continueing. I did pick up some used mower blades for 'practicing'. Thank you for responding, I will post our knife pics when finished!
 
Protip: cut slow with a new blade especially. Slowest speed for the first time and don't push hard. otherwise they tend to wear out prematurely.
 
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