Irwin Blades 87704IBB103175 Bandsaw Blade 5-8 Tpi

Product Description

The IRWIN BLADES 87704IBB103175 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade built for demanding cutting applications in metal fabrication and general trade work. Measuring 10 feet 5 inches in length and 0.75 inches wide with a blade thickness of 0.035 inches, it runs a variable pitch tooth pattern ranging from 5 to 8 TPI. The high speed steel M42-grade teeth deliver durability and heat resistance through interrupted cuts and varying stock thicknesses. This blade is installed by metal fabricators, maintenance mechanics, and tool-and-die tradespeople using horizontal or vertical band saws in shop environments.

This blade is suited for production and maintenance shop use where variable material sizes and profiles are common. The variable 5 to 8 TPI pitch reduces harmonic vibration and chatter during cutting, making it appropriate for cutting structural shapes, solid bar stock, and bundled sections. It is a straight-tooth, toothed-edge design with no contour-cutting geometry, so it is best applied to straight-line resawing and cross-cutting tasks rather than radius work.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high speed steel teeth for extended blade life
• Variable pitch 5 to 8 TPI reduces vibration and improves cut quality across varying stock
• 10 feet 5 inches welded loop length fits a range of horizontal and vertical band saw frames
• 0.75-inch blade width provides tracking stability on standard guide systems
• Straight tooth form delivers clean, consistent cuts on solid and structural metal stock
• 0.035-inch blade thickness suits standard band saw wheel and guide configurations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit welded bandsaw blade for horizontal and vertical band saws accepting a 10-foot 5-inch loop length and 0.75-inch blade width.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified tradesperson familiar with band saw blade tensioning and guide setup. Power down and lock out the band saw before removing the existing blade or installing a new one. Verify wheel diameter and blade-guide spacing match the 0.75-inch width and 0.035-inch thickness before tensioning. Follow the saw manufacturer's tension specifications for bi-metal blades of this gauge.