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Review on πŸ”ͺ Olson 0.025" APG73805 10.5" Blade by Sean Maile

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Differences in blade width causing sharp cuts and potentially dangerous conditions

I have used Olson blades in the past with good results and have ordered these as a replacement. When I assembled it and did a test cut, I immediately noticed a thud and a jerking in the cut with each rotation of the blade. The jerk was enough to rip a piece of wood out of my hand! It felt like one tooth was longer than the rest, catching every turn. I removed the blade and measured each tooth. They were all 3/8 inch long except for five at the long end of the blade. These teeth were 11/32 inches. I came back late so I just lost the value of the blade. What worries me the most is that I think this has created an unsafe situation.

Pros
  • All Pro PGT band saws, precision ground teeth for professional users
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging