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How to Choose the Correct Number of Teeth Per Inch (TPI)
The number of teeth per inch (TPI) is important in obtaining the finish desired and the proper feed rate. A coarse tooth blade (1, 2 or 3 TPI) should be used for re-sawing wood and cutting thicker stock. A fine toothed blade (18 to 32 TPI) should be used for thinner metals and plastics under 1/4". For general cutting of 3/4" plywood 4 or 6 TPI will provide a fast cut and 14 TPI will cut much slower but leave a smooth finish on the cut. As a general rule, try to have 3 to 12 teeth in the work for general cutting.
When Selecting TPI Remember:
- More TPI gives a smoother but slower cut.
- Fewer TPI allows for a faster cut with a slightly rougher cut surface.
- Should have at least 3 teeth and less than 12 teeth in the work piece.
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Carbon Steel Bandsaw Blades FB = Flex Back, NT = Neo-Type Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades (M-42) DM = Diemaster 2 |
59-1/4" Bandsaw Blades
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Products found in this category: 23
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| Product Number |
Length |
Width |
Gauge |
TPI |
Type |
Price |
Qty |
Buy |
| 86851-FLB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/4 in.
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0.025
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4 tpi
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Hook, R, FLEX BACK
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$10.49 |
| 34558-FLB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/4 in.
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0.025
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6 tpi
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Hook, R, FLEX BACK
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$10.49 |
| 58235-NEB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/4 in.
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0.025
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14 tpi
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Std Tooth, R, NEO-TYPE
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$11.01 |
| 87586-NEB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/4 in.
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0.025
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18 tpi
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Std Tooth, R, NEO-TYPE
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$11.01 |
| 79563-NEB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/4 in.
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0.025
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24 tpi
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Std Tooth, W, NEO-TYPE
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$11.01 |
| 72283-FLB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
3/8 in.
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0.025
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3 tpi
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Hook, R, FLEX BACK
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$10.68 |
| 56453-FLB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
3/8 in.
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0.025
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4 tpi
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Hook, R, FLEX BACK
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$10.68 |
| 56534-FLB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
3/8 in.
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0.025
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6 tpi
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Hook, R, FLEX BACK
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$10.68 |
| 26677-NEB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
3/8 in.
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0.025
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10 tpi
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Std Tooth, R, NEO-TYPE
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$10.90 |
| 26467-NEB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
3/8 in.
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0.025
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14 tpi
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Std Tooth, R, NEO-TYPE
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$10.90 |
| 87302-NEB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
3/8 in.
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0.025
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18 tpi
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Std Tooth, R, NEO-TYPE
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$10.90 |
| 29404-NEB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/2 in.
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0.025
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10 tpi
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Std Tooth, R, NEO-TYPE
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$11.01 |
| 82672-FLB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/2 in.
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0.025
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4 tpi
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Hook, L, FLEX BACK
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$10.68 |
| 81035-FLB4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/2 in.
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0.025
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6 tpi
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Hook, R, FLEX BACK
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$10.68 |
| 47698-D2B4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/4 in.
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0.025
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6 tpi
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Hook, L, DM
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$21.02 |
| 39197-D2B4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/4 in.
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0.025
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10/14 tpi
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Vari-Tooth, VR, DM
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$21.02 |
| 51892-D2B4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/4 in.
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0.025
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14/18 tpi
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Vari-Tooth, W, DM
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$21.02 |
| 34328-D2B4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
3/8 in.
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0.025
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10/14 tpi
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Vari-Tooth, VR, DM
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$21.02 |
| 36069-D2B4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
3/8 in.
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0.025
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14/18 tpi
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Vari-Tooth, W, DM
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$21.02 |
| 18737-D2B4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/2 in.
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0.025
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6 tpi
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Hook, L, DM
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$21.02 |
| 71185-D2B4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/2 in.
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0.025
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8/12 tpi
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Vari-Tooth, VR, DM
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$21.02 |
| 77665-D2B4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/2 in.
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0.025
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10/14 tpi
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Vari-Tooth, VR, DM
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$21.02 |
| 18736-D2B4-1505 |
59-1/4 in. (4 ft. 11-1/4 in.) |
1/2 in.
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0.025
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14/18 tpi
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Vari-Tooth, W, DM
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$21.02 |
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