Rounding over of bandsaw blade

[Los_Lobos]

Hello everyone, I read that if you round over the back of a bandsaw blade it will improve the cutting of curves and tight corners. Can I use just a honing stone or grinding stone to do this? How much should I round it over? Just enough so the back of the blade is no longer square?

Thanks, Les

[Ruffnek]

Yep, just use a honing stone and touch it to the square corners on the back edge while the saw is running. For most work, you won't be able to tell a difference but for really intricate, sharp curves, it helps.

Don't get carried away with the stone and heat up the blade.

[CajunRider]

Thanks guys. This reminds me to do it next time I get to the band saw.