June 29, 2021
All About Rustproof Carbide Saw Blades
Rustproofing blades begins with selecting the proper steel containing the right combination of alloying elements to meet your needs. There are numerous varieties of steel available to manufacture industrial blades, and it’s essential to know how to identify the right components that go into the final product. You can also use other methods to prevent […]
Read moreAugust 22, 2019
Oleson Saw Technology is Expanding
Oleson Saw Technology (OST), a Division of York Saw & Knife (YSK), is proud to announce the expansion of our company with the addition of our new west coast bandsaw manufacturing facility located in Post Falls, Idaho. After developing a comprehensive strategic plan; Oleson Saw has secured a new 50,000 SF manufacturing facility to produce […]
Read moreApril 25, 2018
How is it Made? Band Saw Manufacturing
Ever wonder how we make our large band saw blades for sawmills? Here’s a quick overview on our manufacturing process! Utilizing Advanced Band Saw Manufacturing Processes for Superior Results We were the first to introduce water jet cutting to produce the tooth geometry on band saws. Tooth geometry is cut into the band saw blade […]
Read moreDecember 11, 2009
History of the Circular Saw
Today we’d like to pay some well-earned honor to one of the most important inventions in our industry (particularly the lumber-processing part of it): the circular saw. Like many products of the industrial revolution, the history of the circular saw is a story founded on legend as much as fact — both of which are equally as interesting. What […]
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