Jgoodhar,
When asked I alwasy say that I can't lift timber due to religous beliefs. When the guys who work for us try that, I tell them its a load of u-know-what!

Gilman,
As a swingblader, my knowledge about bandsaws is limited, but I know that the bands have stellite tips and that they are thicker at the teeth then at the back of the band. I think about 2mm down to 1.25mm.
Si