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LENOX® Band Saw Blades |
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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:
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More TPI gives a smoother but slower cut.
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Fewer TPI allows for a faster cut with a slightly rougher cut surface.
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Should have at least 3 teeth and less than 12 teeth in the work piece.
Bandsaw Blade Speed: (proper cutting speeds produce better cuts, and better blade life)
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Wood Cutting - normally blades speed are between 2800 to 3200 BFPM (blade feet per minute)
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Metal Cutting - specific to material being cut, but normally from 75 to 300 BFPM
When using single/duel speed consumer type bandsaws intended for wood cutting, it is recommended that bi-metal blades be used for metal cutting with a fine tooth configuration. This will help reduce the stress on the tooth caused by the high speed of the blade and also reduce the possibility of shearing off the teeth due to trying to make too large/deep of a cut. |
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Carbon Steel Bandsaw Blades FB = Flex Back, NT = Neo-Type
Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades (M-42) DM = Diemaster 2 |
60" Bandsaw Blades
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Products found in this category: 19
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| Product Number |
Length |
Width |
Gauge |
TPI |
Type |
Price |
Qty |
Buy |
| 75815-FLB5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 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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$10.83 |
| 29172-NEB5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 in.) |
1/4 in.
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0.025
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18 tpi
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Skip Tooth, R, NEO-TYPE
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$11.38 |
| 89501-FLB5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 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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$11.05 |
| 29221-NEB5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 in.) |
3/8 in.
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0.025
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14 tpi
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Skip Tooth, R, NEO-TYPE
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$11.27 |
| 29159-FLB5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 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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$11.05 |
| 90401-NEB5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 in.) |
1/2 in.
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0.025
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10 tpi
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Skip Tooth, R, NEO-TYPE
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$11.38 |
| 90403-NEB5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 in.) |
1/2 in.
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0.025
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14 tpi
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Skip Tooth, R, NEO-TYPE
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$11.38 |
| 76511-FLB5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 in.) |
1/2 in.
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0.025
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14 tpi
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R, FLEX BACK
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$11.05 |
| 90405-NEB5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 in.) |
1/2 in.
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0.025
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18 tpi
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Skip Tooth, R, NEO-TYPE
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$11.38 |
| 90407-NEB5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 in.) |
1/2 in.
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0.025
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24 tpi
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Skip Tooth, W, NEO-TYPE
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$11.38 |
| 80152-D2B5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 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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$22.25 |
| 29293-D2B5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 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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$22.25 |
| 77902-D2B5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 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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$22.25 |
| 15552-D2B5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 in.) |
1/2 in.
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0.025
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6/10 tpi
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Vari-Tooth, VR, DM
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$22.25 |
| 80151-D2B5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 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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$22.25 |
| 78904-D2B5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 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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$22.25 |
| 95525-D2B5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 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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$22.25 |
| 28462-D2B5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 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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$22.25 |
| 76210-D2B5-1525 |
60 in. (5 ft. 0 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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$22.25 |
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